CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY
Prepare for UK university study with a pathway programme designed with your progression at the heart.
OUR PATHWAY PROGRAMMES
Each pathway programme we offer with our partner universities is designed to prepare you for successfully studying a university degree in the UK.
From developing your English language level, right through to building your academic study skills ready for your progression programme. Throughout your programme you will be taught on-campus, with access to all university learning facilities.
What is a pathway programme?
International Foundation
Programme
International Year One Business
Pre-Masters
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Helps you to prepare for your degree
Study with other like-minded international students
Improve your English language skills
Discover new, exciting experiences living and studying in the UK
We offer 3 main types of pathway courses: Click on the tabs below to learn more.
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What is the International Foundation Programme (IFP)?
Watch our video to show you what the International Foundation Programme (IFP) is, what you can expect during the course, and how it can help you to prepare for a range of courses at our partner universities in the UK.
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What are my progression options?
Progress onto Year 1 of an undergraduate degree
What are the English language requirements?
What are the academic entry requirements?
Where can I study this programme?
You have IELTS 4.5 or above (minimum of 4.0 in each component) from a UKVI Approved Centre.
You have 12 years of schooling.
Northumbria University, Newcastle
Solent University, Southampton
University of Roehampton, London
University of South Wales
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What is the International Foundation Programme (IFP)?
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What is the International Year One (IY1)?
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What is the International Year One (IY1)?
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Why choose a pathway programme?
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Why choose a pathway programme?
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Pathways Brochure
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Pathways Brochure
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What are my progression options?
What are the English language requirements?
Where can I study this programme?
What are the academic entry requirements?
Progress on to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree
You have good High School grades, or equivalent
Northumbria University, Newcastle
University of South Wales
You have IELTS 5.5 or above (minimum of 5.5 in each individual component) from a UKVI Approved Centre
Our university partners
What is the International Year One (IY1)?
Watch our video below to learn more about the International Year One (Business) course, how it provides you a tailored route of study, and the many benefits of studying it.
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The Pathways Journey
This visual guide you how our portfolio of pathway programmes support and fit into your academic journey, their progression paths and durations.
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International Foundation
Programme
International Year One Business
Pre-Masters
Your questions answered
FAQs
Your questions answered
FAQs
Why choose a pathway programme?
Learn the benefits
Why choose a pathway programme?
Learn the benefits
Pathways Brochure
Download the PDF
Pathways Brochure
Download the PDF
View your pathway journey
A visual guide
View your pathway journey
A visual guide
FAQs
Answers to the most frequently asked questions
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What are my progression options?
What are the English language requirements?
Where can I study this programme?
What are the academic entry requirements?
Progress on to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree
You have Good High School grades, or equivalent
Northumbria University, Newcastle
You have IELTS 5.5 or above (minimum of 5.5 in each individual component) from a UKVI Approved Centre
Our university partners
The Pathways Journey
This visual guide you how our portfolio of pathway programmes support and fit into your academic journey, their progression paths and durations.
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International Foundation
Programme
International Year One Business
Pre-Masters
OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
We offer pathway programmes with progression options for the below universities in the UK.
The programmes are delivered by university and QA Higher Education staff, all of whom are experienced in supporting international students adjust to UK university culture.
Voted Top 10 for International Students
#TakeOnTomorrow when you study with Northumbria University
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What pathway programmes are available?
English for University Studies
International Foundation Programmes
International Year One
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What subjects can I progress to?
Depending which programme you study, you may be able to progress on to undergraduate degrees in the following subjects:
Accounting and Finance
Applied Sciences
Architecture
Arts (Performance and Visual)
Education
Built Environment
Business
Communication and Media
Computer Science
IT and Digital Technologies
Design
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Why choose Northumbria University?
Fastest rising UK university in the world rankings - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
Top 30 university in the UK - Guardian University Guide 2021
Top 50 in the UK for Research Power - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2014
125 nationalities make up their student body
WhatUni Choice Awards 2018
Awarded five stars for employability
QS World University Rankings 2019
Get ready to make a difference with a pathway programme at Solent University.
What pathway programmes are available?
International Foundation Programmes
Why choose Solent University?
In 2019, Solent University was awarded four stars overall, and five stars each for employability, facilities, inclusiveness, internationalisation and teaching in the QS World University Rankings.
Solent University won the Most Improved Student Experience Award at the Times Higher Education Awards in 2015
What subjects can I progress to?
Depending which programme you study, you may be able to progress on to undergraduate degrees in the following subjects:
Accounting and Finance
Arts
Business
Communication and Media
Education
English
Journalism
Law
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Join a cosmopolitan and friendly institution, comprised of four colleges, which help foster a strong sense of community when you study a pathway programme with the University of Roehampton.
What pathway programmes are available?
International Foundation Programmes
International Year One (Business)
Why choose University of Roehampton?
Based in London, it's only a short 30 minute train journey in to the centre of the UK’s capital.
Located in a beautiful 54-acre parkland campus, with historic buildings alongside modern, cutting edge facilities, including one of the best university libraries in London.
What subjects can I progress to?
Depending which programme you study, you may be able to progress on to undergraduate degrees in the following subjects:
Accounting and Finance
Arts
Business
Communication and Media
Education
English
Journalism
Law
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Institution of the Year Winner 2019
AimHigher Practitioner Awards 2019
Our university partners
Why Choose a Pathway Programme?
Discover the benefits
Improve your English language skills
Study with other like-minded international students
Discover new, exciting experiences living and studying in the UK
Helps you to prepare for your degree
Our university partners
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Why Choose a Pathway Programme?
Discover the benefits
Improve your English language skills
Study with other like-minded international students
Discover new, exciting experiences living and studying in the UK
Helps you to prepare for your degree
Our university partners
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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
Tenu Evans
International Foundation Programme - Solent University Pathway
"My best experience so far is how welcoming the university is to international students. They threw a welcome party and the teaching techniques here are very understandable."
"Welcoming to international students"
Francky Victor
International Foundation Programme - Solent University Pathway
"It has been a wonderful experience"
"It has been a wonderful experience; the teachers and institution have exceeded my expectations and I’m satisfied with the teaching that I am receiving."
Sara Ahmed Salman Asad Ghuloom
International Foundation Programme - Northumbria University Pathway
"The facilities and the campus are fantastic"
"The facilities and the campus are fantastic, the campus is in the city and all the facilities are really close together which makes it really easy to move from one place to another.."
Christiane Zom A Iroume
International Foundation Programme - Business - Northumbria University Pathway
"The campus is beautiful"
"I absolutely love Newcastle, there is so much to do and so many students. The campus is beautiful and there are loads of facilities where I can do extra-curricular activities around my studies."
Abdulaziz J Y M Alyaqoub
International Foundation Programme - Northumbria University Pathway
"Heard a lot of positive things about Northumbria"
"I heard a lot of positive things about Northumbria University from the agency back in my home country, Kuwait. I also received positive recommendations from close relatives who currently live in Newcastle.."
Adebayo Abdulganiyu Mustapha
International Foundation Programme -
Northumbria University Pathway
"The lecturers are really friendly"
"The lecturers are really friendly and explain things thoroughly. If I do not fully understand things, they will explain things clearly until they are confident that I know all the information I need to complete my assignments."
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Advancing Staff Equality Winner
Guardian University Awards 2019
Find your tomorrow with the University of South Wales.
What pathway programmes are available?
International Foundation Programmes
International Year One
Why choose the University of South Wales?
Award-winning lecturers and cutting-edge facilities
USW won the Advancing Staff Equality category at the Guardian University Awards, in recognition of its Fair Play 30 project, for ‘having a profound impact on creating a culture of inclusivity’.
What subjects can I progress to?
Depending which programme you study, you may be able to progress on to undergraduate degrees in the following subjects:
Accounting and Finance
Arts
Built Environment
Business
Communication and Media
Computer Science, IT and Digital Technologies
Design
Education
Engineering
English
Geography and Environment
Journalism
Law
Psychology
Social Science
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Advancing Staff Equality Winner
Guardian University Awards 2019
Find your tomorrow with the University of South Wales.
What pathway programmes are available?
International Foundation Programmes
International Year One
Where is the University of South Wales?
Award-winning lecturers and cutting-edge facilities
USW won the Advancing Staff Equality category at the Guardian University Awards, in recognition of its Fair Play 30 project, for ‘having a profound impact on creating a culture of inclusivity’.
What subjects can I progress to?
Depending which programme you study, you may be able to progress on to undergraduate degrees in the following subjects:
Accounting and Finance
Arts
Business
Communication and Media
Computer Science, IT and Digital Technologies
Design
Education
Engineering
English
Geography and Environment
Journalism
Law
Psychology
Social Science
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