This one-year (3-term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression* to the University of Reading.
Undergraduate progression options include a range of degrees at Henley Business School.
Depending on your chosen pathway, you will study your Foundation programme either at our Centre located on the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus or at the OnCampus London centre in London.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria.
About the Undergraduate Foundation Programme
This programme is designed to prepare international students who have completed senior secondary education for undergraduate study at the University of Reading. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at the University of Reading. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.
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.
The following pathways are taught at our Reading campus:
- Art and Design
- Business
The following pathways are taught from OnCampus London in London, with progression to the University of Reading:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Engineering and Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
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.
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 Reading students are detailed below:
Contextual Studies
Art Practice and Creative Design (double module)
English
Click to download the OnCampus Art & Design Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
Economics & Finance
Pure Mathematics
Skills for Business
English
Click to download the OnCampus Business Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
Globalisation and International Relations
Human Interactions
Skills for Humanities
English
Click to download the OnCampus Humanities & Social Sciences Undergraduate Foundation Programme Guide for full course details and learning objectives.
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.
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.
Programme Details, Dates, and Fees
Course length: 3 terms
Hours per week: up to 25
Minimum age: 17+
OnCampus Reading can accept students who turn 17 within one calendar month of the start of term date
Please note the Art & Design pathway will not be running in January 2025 and is only available as a 3-term programme starting in September 2025.
All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee
Dates | Number of terms | Fees (£) | Progression to undergraduate study in |
---|---|---|---|
23 September 2024 - 08 June 2025 | 3 | 20,190 | September 2025 |
23 September 2024 - 08 August 2025 | 4 | 26,920 | September 2025 |
06 January 2025 - 08 August 2025 | 3 | 20,190 | September 2025 |