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Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)

At ONCAMPUS Reading you will prepare for degree study with the opportunity for guaranteed progression to a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Reading including degrees at Henley Business School.

Who is this programme designed for?

This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at the University of Reading. If you successfully complete the UFP to the required level of attainment in all academic areas and achieve the required English language score, you will have the opportunity to automatically progress onto a place on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at the University of Reading. The UFP is set at NQF level 3, which is equivalent to A level standard in the UK. 

How long will I study for?

Most of our programmes last one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of seven to eight teaching weeks and one examination week. On average, you will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.

What will I study?

There are five academic pathways to choose from and you will study the pathway most suited to your chosen progression degree. Academic skills relevant to the specific subject area will be taught to fully prepare you for university study. The pathways are: Business, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Humanities & Social Sciences, Life Sciences and Art & Design.

The options available for your chosen pathway at ONCAMPUS Reading are shown below:

The following pathways are taught at our Reading campus
Art & Design  
  • Contextual Studies
  • Art Practice and Creative Design (double module)

Click to download the ONCAMPUS Art & Design Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.

Business
  • Economics and Finance
  • Pure Mathematics 
  • Skills for Business

Click to download the ONCAMPUS Business Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.

The following pathways are taught from ONCAMPUS London in London with progression to the University of Reading's Whiteknights or London Road campus in Reading.
Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Globalisation and International Relations
  • Human Interactions
  • Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences

Click to download the ONCAMPUS Humanities & Social Sciences Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.

Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Pure Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Skills for Science

Click to download the ONCAMPUS Engineering & Physical Sciences Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.

Life Sciences
  • Biology for Life Sciences 
  • Chemistry for Life Sciences
  • Skills for Science

Click to download the ONCAMPUS Life Sciences Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.

Note: Modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when you arrive at ONCAMPUS London.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed at regular intervals to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the programme. Full assessment of the programme will take place in the final term. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the university environment, and include project work, essays, presentations and unseen examinations.

What support will I receive?

You will be supported by a personal tutor and subject pathway leaders who will regularly check your progress.

Programme details:

Course length:  3 terms
Minimum age: 17+
Hours per week: Up to 25 

Dates and Fees:

Programme dates Number of terms

Tuition fees

Opportunity to progress to an Undergraduate degree in
08 January 2024 - 09 August 2024 3 £19,350 September 2024
23 September 2024 - 08 June 2025 3 £20,190 September 2025
23 September 2024 - 08 August 2025 4 £26,920 September 2025
04 November 2024 - 08 August 2025 3.5 £23,555 September 2025
06 January 2025 - 08 August 2025 3 £20,190 September 2025 

All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee. 

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