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Through our partnership with ONCAMPUS Reading, we offer foundation programmes that give international students the opportunity to prepare for and progress on to undergraduate and master's degrees in art, design, film and theatre at the University of Reading.

Undergraduate Foundation Programmes (UFP)

This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at the University of Reading. Upon successful completion of the UFP in Art and Design, you are given the opportunity for guaranteed progression on to one of the degrees listed below.

  • BA Art
  • BA Art and Film
  • BA Art and Film and Theatre
  • BA Art and History of Art
  • BA Art and Theatre
  • BA Film
  • BA Film and Theatre
  • BA Graphic Communication
  • BA Theatre 
  • Click here for more details on the Undergraduate Foundation Programme

    Master Foundation Programme (MFP)

    This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed a Bachelor's degree, for entry to postgraduate studies at the University of Reading. Upon successful completion of the programme, you are given the opportunity for guaranteed progression on to one of the following master's degrees:

    • MA Book Design
    • MA Film and Creative Enterprise 
    • MA Information Design
    • MA by Research Typography and Graphic Communication
    • MA Fine Art

    Click here for more details on the Master's Foundation Programme

    More information

    During both the Undergraduate and the Master's Foundation Programmes, you will be supported by an Academic Tutor and subject pathway leaders who will regularly check your progress.

    There are two points of entry for ONCAMPUS Reading programmes - September and January. The next entry date is January 2023 for progression to the University of Reading in September 2023, subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.

    For further details, including what you will study, how you will be assessed and how to apply, please visit the ONCAMPUS Reading website.

    ONCAMPUS Reading International Foundation Programmes