This one-year programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to Loughborough University.
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 Loughborough University. The IFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified criteria for your progression degree.
How long will I study for?
The two semester programme lasts one academic year [nine months]. Each semester includes, on average, 13 teaching weeks, one reading week and one assessment week. If your English Language level is below the requirements for the 2 semester option, you will take an additional term of English Language study before starting this programme. On average, you will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.
English Language forms up to six hours of your timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if you need additional support. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.
Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.
What will I study?
This programme includes English and three academic subject modules. English will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately if you need additional support to develop your English language.
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, Economics, Finance and Management; Engineering & Physical Sciences; Humanities & Social Sciences; Life Sciences and Art and Design.
The options available for your chosen pathway at ONCAMPUS Loughborough are shown below:
BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT
- Economics and Finance or Business Behaviours
- Advanced Mathematics for Business and Finance
- Skills for Business
Click to download the ONCAMPUS Business Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
ENGINEERING & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
- Pure Mathematics
- Physics or Chemistry*
- Skills for Science and Engineering
Click to download the ONCAMPUS Engineering & Physical Sciences Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
HUMANITIES & 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.
LIFE SCIENCES
- Biology for Life Sciences
- Chemistry for Life Sciences or Pure Maths*
- Skills for Science
Click to download the ONCAMPUS Life Sciences Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
ART & DESIGN
- Art Practice and Creative Design (double weighted module)
- Contextual Studies
Click to download the ONCAMPUS Art & Design 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 Loughborough.
*option based on progression degree
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the programme to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the programme. Full assessment of the programme will take place in the final semester. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the University environment, and include project work, essays, presentations and unseen