Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Your route to an undergraduate degree at the University of Southampton.

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

You will study your Foundation programme at our Centre located on the university's City Centre Campus.

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

About the Undergraduate Foundation Programme

What will I study?

This programme includes English and three academic subject modules. Some academic modules will depend on your chosen progression degree. 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.
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 Southampton.
The pathway options available to OnCampus Southampton students are detailed below:

Programme Details, Dates, and Fees

  • Course length: 3 or 4 terms
  • Hours per week: up to 25
  • Minimum age: 17+
All programmes are subject to a £450 registration fee
Dates Number of terms Business, Economics, Finance & Management, Humanities and Social Sciences Fees (£) Engineering and Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Art & Design Fees (£) Progression to undergraduate study in
23 September 2024 - 08 June 2025 3 23,175 27,375 September 2025
23 September 2024 - 08 August 2025 4 29,095 33,295 September 2025
06 January 2025 - 08 August 2025 3 23,175 27,375 September 2025
09 June 2025 - 07 June 2026 4 29,815 34,165 September 2026