All students must be of 16 years 6 months of age or more to be eligible to apply for a foundation programme.
The UFP welcomes students from a wide range of home and international educational backgrounds. We accept a variety of international qualifications, recognising the different education systems students may have studied under. All applicants are required to have completed an education level equivalent to UK GCSEs (RQF Level 2), ensuring they have a suitable academic foundation to begin the programme.
Students for all pathways should have taken Mathematics and passed with a grade equivalent to GCSE Grade C / 4.
Students will also need to have sat and passed any subjects that are either essential or particularly relevant to their chosen field.
International students who require a Student Visa must provide evidence of their English language ability. This requires them to take a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT).
The below gives our standard requirements for each pathway in the two most popular SELT formats.
| Pathway | Academic IELTS for UKVI | Pearson PTE Academic UKVI |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture, Art And Design | Minimum 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in any component) | Minimum 46 overall, no less than 43 in any component |
| Business & Finance | Minimum 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 In any component | Minimum 46 overall, no less than 43 in any component |
| Engineering & Computing | Minimum 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in any component | Minimum 46 overall, no less than 43 in any component |
| Law, Humanities & Social Sciences | Minimum 6.0 in Reading & Writing, at least 5.0 in Speaking & Listening |
Minimum 54 in Reading & 63 in Writing, at least 41 in Speaking & Listening |
| Medicine | Minimum 6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in any component | Minimum 62 overall, no less than 62 in any component |
| Science & Pharmacy | Minimum 6.0 in all components | Minimum 62 in all components |
To find the complete details of accepted tests and required scores, click here.
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