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Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)

This one-year (3 term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to the University of Sunderland. You will study your Foundation programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the University of Sunderland City campus.

The 4-term extended UFP is available to start in September.

This programme gives guaranteed progression* to Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees or the International Year One in Business & Management.

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 Sunderland. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at the University of Sunderland. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.

How long will I study for?

This programme lasts 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.

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 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 four 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 and Sciences, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences and Life Sciences.

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

Business, Humanities and Social Sciences

  • Economics & Finance 
  • Business Behaviours
  • Skills for Business
  • English

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

Engineering and Physical Sciences

  • Pure Mathematics
  • Physics
  • Skills for Science
  • English

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

Life Sciences

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

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 Sunderland.

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 term. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the University environment, and include project work, essays, presentations and unseen examination.

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

Programme details:

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

Dates and Fees:

Dates No. of terms Business and Humanities Tuition fees (annually) Engineering and Life Sciences Tuition fees (annually) Progressing to undergraduate degree starting in
23 September 2024 - 08 June 2025 3 £15,420 £16,470 September 2025
23 September 2024 - 08 August 2025 4 £20,560 £21,610 September 2025
04 November 2024 - 08 August 2025 3.5 £17,990 £19.040 September 2025
06 January 2025 - 08 August 2025 3 £15,420 £16,470 September 2025

All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee

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