International Foundation Programme

(4-year degree programme)

Start date

January 2027
May 2027
September 2027

Visa type

Integrated visa
(International Foundation Programme + Degree Programme)

Cost

£17,600

About the programme

The International Foundation Programme* is your first step toward a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Wolverhampton. You’ll study on one integrated visa for the full duration of your degree, beginning with a comprehensive foundation year designed to build your academic skills and subject knowledge.

The programme combines a set of core modules with subject-specific modules tailored to your chosen progression degree stream. This structure allows you to strengthen essential academic skills while beginning to specialise in your field of interest.

This supportive approach is delivering excellent outcomes, with a 100% pass rate across all programmes and cohorts, and successful progression to degree study at the University of Wolverhampton. Students from our progression cohorts have advanced into subjects including Biomedical Science, Business, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Finance and Accounting, Health and Social Care, Law, Psychology, and Public Health.

*Subject to regulatory approval.

Key facts

Minimum English language level:

Academic IELTS 5.5 overall (with no component below 5.5)

Academic entry requirements:

Students need to achieve GCSE/IGCSE with minimum 5 subjects at grade 4 or equivalent.

Each application will be considered individually and assessed on their ability to succeed on the International Foundation Programme.

Minimum age requirement:

September start: Students may be 17 at the start of the programme but must turn 18 by 31 December of the year in which the programme begins.

January and May start: Students must be 18 years of age at the commencement of the programme.

Tuition fees:

The tuition fee for the International Foundation Programme is £17,600. Scholarships of up to £5,000 are available for this programme.

Tuition fees for the subsequent years of study will be charged at the University of Wolverhampton’s standard international tuition fee rate for the relevant degree programme and year of entry. Students who successfully progress from the International Foundation Programme to their degree will receive a £2,000 scholarship for each year of their degree programme.

Progression scholarships:

Students studying with us from September 2026 who successfully complete the International Foundation Programme will be awarded an automatic scholarship of £2,000, applied to each year of their subsequent degree study at the University of Wolverhampton.

Our pathways

Business & Law

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes and Professional Communication
Introduction to Research Skills

Chosen stream modules:

Business pathway

Fundamentals of Management
Introduction to Statistics

Law pathway

Professional Practice and Ethics
Social Issues in Contemporary Society

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Computing

You will study the following modules:

English and Academic Skills for Scientists
Mathematical Principles
Problem-Analysis and Solution Design
Introduction to Programming

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Digital Art & Media

You will study the following modules:

Creative Learning Skills and Communication
Foundations of Digital Art and Media
Research Skills in Creative Industries
Portfolio Project

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Engineering

You will study the following modules:

English and Academic Skills for Scientists
Mathematical Principles
Problem-Analysis and Solution Design
Applied Physics for Engineers

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Health & Wellbeing

You will study the following modules:

Essential Skills for Learning in Health Studies
Foundations of Biology for Health Sciences
Mathematics for Life Scientists
Introduction to Health and Wellbeing

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Science

You will study the following modules:

English and Academic Skills for Scientists
Foundations of Biology
Mathematical Principles
Foundations of Chemistry

You have the opportunity to progress to following science and health-related undergraduate degrees, including:

Looking to progress to MPharm (Hons) Pharmacy?
Explore our International Foundation Programme in Science (Pharmacy) here.

Please note that applicants seeking a Single CAS option for BSc (Hons) Pharmacology should also apply via the International Foundation Programme in Science (Pharmacy).

Social Sciences

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes and Professional Communication
Introduction to Research Skills
Social Issues in Contemporary Society
Media and Society

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

Entry requirements

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