Foundation year FAQ

We hope that our foundation year FAQ answer all the questions you may have about our degrees with a foundation year.

If you would like further help or guidance, please get in touch.

About foundation years

What is a foundation year?

What will I learn on a foundation year?

Which courses are available with a foundation year?

How long does it take to complete a degree with a foundation year?

Is a foundation year the same as a foundation degree?

Your application

Do I need to apply again for my chosen degree once I have completed the foundation year?

When applying for my preferred courses, do I need to apply for both the full degree and the degree with a foundation year?

What are the entry requirements for a degree with a foundation year?

I have fewer than 72 UCAS points, can I still apply for a degree with a foundation year?

I would prefer to do the full degree programme, but I didn’t meet the entry requirements. Can I do the full degree programme anyway?

Fees and funding

How does funding for a course with a foundation year work?

I want to do a course with a placement year, can I still apply for funding for a course with a foundation year?

I have been to university before, does this mean that I won’t have funding for another course?

Can I receive a bursary for a course with a foundation year?

Can I receive a scholarship for a course with a foundation year?

Student experience

What will the student experience be like?

Contact us

How do I get in touch?