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International Foundation Programme (IFP)

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Do you want to study at a British university, but don’t have the correct qualifications for direct entry to undergraduate? Then we recommend our International Foundation Programme (IFP), or one of our undergraduate degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year.

International Foundation Programmes

Our IFP will give you the knowledge, academic training, language, skills and confidence you need for undergraduate study in Britain. If you choose to continue your studies here at Reading, after successfully completing the programme and any further relevant entry requirements, you will be guaranteed a place on your undergraduate course at Reading to begin in September of the same year.

Reading has taught the IFP for more than 35 years and thousands of international students from a wide range of educational backgrounds have successfully secured entry onto degrees both here and at other universities. Last year over 90% of students qualified for their chosen degree. We have an international reputation for excellence, both in our teaching and for the support we give our students. There are three entry points in the year, depending on your English language levels, and which subjects you would like to study. Programmes last between 7 and 11 months depending on entry point.

  • IFP September Start - on-campus or online
  • IFP January Start - on-campus or online

The January - August option offers the same quality and benefits as the September - June programme but in a more focused format. It enables you to progress to any degree within the University of Reading except for Science and Life Science degrees.

If you need additional English, choose our International Foundation and Language Programme (IFLP).

  • IFLP July Start

Integrated International Foundation Year degree programmes

If you have already decided on the subject you’d like to study, an alternative to the IFP is a 4-year undergraduate degree with an integrated international foundation year (Year 0). The first year of study (Year 0) is the same as the IFP and after successful completion you can progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Reading. These 4-year programmes enable you to apply for a single visa to cover the full 4-years of study. For many 4-year programmes, you also have the choice of starting in September or January.

You may also be eligible for a scholarship. To find out more please visit our scholarships page.

Courses


  • LLB Law with International Foundation Year for international students M1Q3

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • International Foundation Programme (IFP) - September N1Q3

    Full time: 10 months

  • International Foundation Programme (IFP) - January Q3N1

    Full Time: 7 months

  • International Foundation Programme (Online) - September NQ15

    Full Time: 10 months

  • International Foundation Programme (Online) - January Q3N2

    Full Time: 7 months

  • International Foundation and Language Programme (IFLP) - July NQ13

    Full Time: 11 months

  • BA Economics with International Foundation Year - September Entry L1F1

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BA Economics with International Foundation Year - January Entry L1F2

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - September Entry PV18

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BA Museum Studies and Archaeology with International Foundation Year - January Entry PV19

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - September Entry L257

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BA Politics and International Relations with International Foundation Year - January Entry L256

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BEng Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year - September Entry K251

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - September Entry D4N3

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Agricultural Business Management with International Foundation Year - January Entry D4N4

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Agriculture with International Foundation Year - September Entry D403

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Architecture with International Foundation Year - September Entry K101

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry K231

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Building Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry K232

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry K291

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Construction Management and Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry K292

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - September Entry K221

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Construction Management with International Foundation Year - January Entry K222

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - September Entry CN86

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing with International Foundation Year - January Entry CN87

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - September Entry LN14

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Economics and Finance with International Foundation Year - January Entry LN15

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Environmental Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry F850

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Food Marketing and Business Economics with International Foundation Year - September Entry DL62

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Food Marketing and Business Economics with International Foundation Year - January Entry DL63

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Food Science with International Foundation Year - September Entry D661

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Mathematics with International Foundation Year - September Entry G102

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Mathematics with Finance and Investment Banking with International Foundation Year - September Entry GN13

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Meteorology and Climate with International Foundation Year - September Entry F792

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Psychology with International Foundation Year - September Entry C803

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - September Entry K241

    Full Time: 4 Years

  • BSc Quantity Surveying with International Foundation Year - January Entry K242

    Full Time: 4 Years

For more information, visit the International Foundation Programme's website.

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Subjects A-B

  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Animal Science
  • Anthropology
  • Archaeology
  • Architectural Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Building and Surveying
  • Business and Management, Accounting and Finance

Subjects C-E

  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Classical Studies
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management
  • Consumer Behaviour and Marketing
  • Creative Writing
  • Drama
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environment

Subjects F-G

  • Film & Television
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Foundation programmes
  • French
  • Geography
  • German
  • Graphic Communication and Design

Subjects H-M

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • International Development
  • International Foundation Programme (IFP)
  • International Relations
  • Italian
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Medical Sciences
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Museum Studies

Subjects N-T

  • Nutrition
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate Studies
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Psychology
  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Spanish
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Surveying and Construction
  • Teaching
  • Theatre

Subjects U-Z

  • Wildlife Conservation
  • Zoology

Subjects A-C

  • Agriculture
  • Ancient History
  • Animal Sciences
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences
  • Business (Post-Experience)
  • Business and Management (Pre-Experience)
  • Chemistry
  • Classics and Ancient History
  • Climate Science
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Management and Engineering
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Creative Enterprise

Subjects D-G

  • Data Science
  • Economics
  • Education
  • Energy and Environmental Engineering
  • Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Literature
  • Environmental Science
  • Film, Theatre and Television
  • Finance
  • Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • Geography and Environmental Science
  • Graphic Design

Subjects H-P

  • Healthcare
  • History
  • Information Management and Digital Business
  • Information Technology
  • International Development and Applied Economics
  • Languages and Cultures
  • Law
  • Linguistics
  • Management
  • Medieval History
  • Meteorology and Climate
  • Microbiology
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Philosophy
  • Physician Associate
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Project Management
  • Psychology
  • Public Policy

Subjects Q-Z

  • Real Estate and Planning
  • Social Policy
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Strategic Studies
  • Teaching
  • Theatre
  • Typography and Graphic Communication
  • War and Peace Studies
  • Zoology

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