Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Your route to an undergraduate degree at the University of Central Lancashire.

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This one-year (3-term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to the University of Central Lancashire.

You will study your Foundation programme at our Centre located at the heart of the university campus.

*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.

About the Undergraduate Foundation Programme

What will I study?

This programme includes 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.
The pathway options available to OnCampus UK North students are detailed below:

Programme Details, Dates, and Fees

  • Course length: 
    3 terms
  • Hours per week: 
    up to 25
  • Minimum age: 
    17+ OnCampus UK North can accept students who turn 17 within one calendar month of the start of term date
  • Entry IELTS: 
    From 4.0 IELTS or equivalent (3 semesters), from 4.5 IELTS or equivalent (2 semesters)
All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee
Dates CAS Duration Business and Humanities Fees (£) Engineering and Life Sciences Fees (£) Progressing to undergraduate study in
09 June 2025 - 07 June 2026 CEG CAS 4 terms 23,150 24,650 Sep-26
22 September 2025 - 07 June 2026 CEG CAS 2 semesters 17,490 18,990 Sep-26
22 September 2025 - 07 August 2026 CEG CAS 3 semesters 23,320 24,820 Sep-26
12 January 2026 - 07 August 2026 CEG CAS 2 semesters 17,490 18,990 Sep-26
21 September 2026 - 06 June 2027 CEG CAS 2 semesters 17,490 19,560 Sep-27
21 January 2026 - 06 August 2027 CEG CAS 3 semesters 23,320 25,390 Sep-27
11 January 2027 - 06 August 2027 CEG CAS 2 semesters 17,490 19,560 Sep-27