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INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (ONLINE) - JANUARY

  • UCAS code
    Q3N2
  • Typical offer
  • Year of entry
    2021
  • Course duration
    full time: 7 months
  • Year of entry
    2021
  • Course duration
    full time: 7 months
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Start date: January 2021

Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee a place on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading with the Online International Foundation Programme. 

If you are planning on coming to the UK to study, and you don't have British A level qualifications or the equivalent, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) offers you the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate degree at a British university. 

This programme will be taught online so that you can study at Reading from wherever you are in the world. We have two entry points in the academic year which both enable students to progress to  an undergraduate degree at Reading in the following academic year. The first is a September start and the other is a January start.

This January–August option offers you the same quality and benefits as the September–June programme but in a more focused format. It enables you to progress to many degrees within the University of Reading except for Science and Life Science degrees. Popular progression degrees are those within:

  • Henley Business School (Accounting, Business, Finance, and Management)
  • Law
  • Real Estate
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship and Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Psychology. 

Upon successful completion you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course in September of the same year.

The online delivered IFP is a University-run foundation programme and is subject to the same quality and assessment procedures as the rest of the University. We have taught the IFP for more than 35 years and have an international reputation for excellence both in our teaching and for the support we give our students.

You will be taught by the same academics as the campus based IFP. Teaching will be through a mix of recorded lectures and live online seminars and tutorials. In these live interactive sessions, you’ll get to know your tutors and classmates and build relationships, which will support you throughout your studies. You will have access to the huge online library resources of the University of Reading as well as the study and welfare support that is available. Additionally, you will be assigned an Academic Tutor who will meet with you online at least twice a term to review your progress and offers personal support and guidance throughout the programme.

You will study academic skills and a selection of subjects relating to your chosen pathway. For instance, if you are hoping to study Law at undergraduate level, you will typically study two of the following modules, in addition to the compulsory Law module:
  • An Introduction to Business and Management
  • Economics
  • Information Systems and Statistics
  • Sociology
  • Mathematics for Economics and Business
  • Politics
  • Psychology

Depending on your English language skills you may have to take the International English module instead of one of the above. Please note that these modules are subject to change.  

By the end of the programme you will be knowledgeable in subject areas relevant to your chosen degree and able to present ideas and arguments with accuracy and confidence both orally and in writing. You will also have learnt to apply the transferable skills necessary for undergraduate study.

Around 80% of students who take the IFP at the University of Reading qualify to progress on to their chosen undergraduate degree. Graduates have enjoyed successful careers in a wide range of industries, including accountancy, law, food science, pharmacy, financial services, and investment banking.

 
Visit the International Foundation Programme website.

Overview

Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee a place on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading with the Online International Foundation Programme. 

If you are planning on coming to the UK to study, and you don't have British A level qualifications or the equivalent, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) offers you the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate degree at a British university. 

This programme will be taught online so that you can study at Reading from wherever you are in the world. We have two entry points in the academic year which both enable students to progress to  an undergraduate degree at Reading in the following academic year. The first is a September start and the other is a January start.

This January–August option offers you the same quality and benefits as the September–June programme but in a more focused format. It enables you to progress to many degrees within the University of Reading except for Science and Life Science degrees. Popular progression degrees are those within:

  • Henley Business School (Accounting, Business, Finance, and Management)
  • Law
  • Real Estate
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Quantity Surveying
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship and Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Psychology. 

Upon successful completion you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course in September of the same year.

The online delivered IFP is a University-run foundation programme and is subject to the same quality and assessment procedures as the rest of the University. We have taught the IFP for more than 35 years and have an international reputation for excellence both in our teaching and for the support we give our students.

You will be taught by the same academics as the campus based IFP. Teaching will be through a mix of recorded lectures and live online seminars and tutorials. In these live interactive sessions, you’ll get to know your tutors and classmates and build relationships, which will support you throughout your studies. You will have access to the huge online library resources of the University of Reading as well as the study and welfare support that is available. Additionally, you will be assigned an Academic Tutor who will meet with you online at least twice a term to review your progress and offers personal support and guidance throughout the programme.

You will study academic skills and a selection of subjects relating to your chosen pathway. For instance, if you are hoping to study Law at undergraduate level, you will typically study two of the following modules, in addition to the compulsory Law module:
  • An Introduction to Business and Management
  • Economics
  • Information Systems and Statistics
  • Sociology
  • Mathematics for Economics and Business
  • Politics
  • Psychology

Depending on your English language skills you may have to take the International English module instead of one of the above. Please note that these modules are subject to change.  

By the end of the programme you will be knowledgeable in subject areas relevant to your chosen degree and able to present ideas and arguments with accuracy and confidence both orally and in writing. You will also have learnt to apply the transferable skills necessary for undergraduate study.

Around 80% of students who take the IFP at the University of Reading qualify to progress on to their chosen undergraduate degree. Graduates have enjoyed successful careers in a wide range of industries, including accountancy, law, food science, pharmacy, financial services, and investment banking.

 
Visit the International Foundation Programme website.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs A*(9) – C(4)

English Language requirements

A minimum overall IELTS score of 5.5, with no component below 4.5

 

Structure

You will study four modules on the Online International Foundation Programme. One of these modules is:

  • Academic skills

The other three modules depend on your degree choice and English language level* and are chosen from the following list of available modules:

  • Introduction to business and management
  • Mathematics for finance, economics and business
  • Law
  • Information systems and statistics
  • Economics
  • International English*

*You will need to take International English if your IELTs score is below the level required for your undergraduate degree. You will not need to take another IELTs test before progressing to your degree.

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme you will progress to your chosen undergraduate degree.

See our website for more information on modules.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250 per year

New international students: £16,890 per year

*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.


IFP scholarships and discounts

Please see our International Foundation Programme (IFP) website to find out more about scholarships and discounts for IFP students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

The IFP qualifies you to study a full undergraduate degree at a British university, the gateway to a very wide range of fulfilling careers.

During the International Foundation Programme (IFP) you will develop transferable skills such as the ability to produce high quality written work, interpret and analyse a range of information, think critically, and communicate well.

A large number of our students who complete the IFP (January entry) go on to study at Henley Business School or the University of Reading Law School. Graduates from Henley Business School and the Law School have enjoyed successful careers in a wide range of industries, including accountancy, legal, media, financial services and investment banking.

I have confidence in my degree next year after taking the IFP year. I think that my language has improved a lot since I came here to study. If you want to experience something nice, then come to the University of Reading, it’s really worth your visit

Hai Tran (Vietnam)

International Foundation Programme (IFP)

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  • International Foundation Programme (Online) - September NQ15
    Full Time: 10 months
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