Foundation Programme

The Advanced Mathematics and Computing pathway suits students aiming at degrees in computer science, data science, engineering and mathematics. You will develop advanced mathematical and computational skills, alongside the academic English and independent study skills that these technical courses require. It is a focused route for confident, numerate students.

The Advanced Mathematics and Economics pathway prepares students for highly quantitative degrees such as economics, finance, actuarial science and mathematics. You will strengthen your mathematical and analytical skills and apply them to economic thinking, while developing the academic English and study skills needed at university. It is an excellent route for able mathematicians with an interest in economics.

The Art and Design pathway supports students applying for degrees in art, design and the creative industries. You will develop practical and conceptual skills, build a strong portfolio, and learn the critical and academic English skills that leading art schools and universities expect. It is a creative, portfolio-focused route into higher education.

The Biomedical Sciences pathway is designed for students aiming at degrees in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and the life sciences. You will develop strong foundations in biology and chemistry, together with the laboratory, mathematical and academic English skills that these demanding courses require. It is a focused route towards competitive science and health-related degrees.

The Business and Economics pathway is designed for students progressing to degrees in business, economics, finance and management. You will study core business and economic concepts, develop quantitative and analytical skills, and build the academic English and study skills that university demands. It is a strong route into some of the most popular degree subjects.

The Engineering pathway is designed for students progressing to degrees in engineering and related disciplines. You will build strong foundations in mathematics and physics, develop practical problem-solving skills, and gain the academic English and study skills that university engineering courses require. It is a clear, focused route into a wide range of engineering fields.

The Fashion Management pathway prepares students for degrees that combine creativity with business, such as fashion management, marketing and buying. You will explore the fashion industry alongside business principles, developing the analytical, creative and academic English skills needed for university. It is an ideal route for students who love fashion and the commercial world behind it.

The Social Sciences pathway prepares students for degrees such as psychology, sociology, law, politics and international relations. You will build subject knowledge alongside academic English and research skills, learning to analyse evidence, construct arguments and study independently at university level. It is an ideal route for students drawn to how people and societies work.