Pathway Courses at University
Pre-Master’s Programme
The Pre-Master’s Programme is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the UK. The programme will allow students to improve their English while learning the study skills and research methods that they will need during their Master’s degree studies.
International Year One
This programme is set at NQF level 4 and is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree in the UK. It is designed for international students who do not quite meet the academic grades and/or English level to start the first year of their degree but who do have a stronger academic profile than an Undergraduate Foundation Programme student. By successfully completing the International Year 1, a student is guaranteed progression* to Year 2 of the chosen undergraduate degree at Aston University.
Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences
This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at Aston University. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed progression on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at Aston University. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK. Life Sciences Biology for Life Sciences Chemistry for Life Sciences Skills for Science English
Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences
This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at Aston University. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed progression on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at Aston University. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK. Humanities and Social Sciences Globalisation and International Relations Human Interactions Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences English
Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Engineering and Physical Sciences
This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at Aston University. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed progression on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at Aston University. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK. Engineering and Physical Sciences Pure Mathematics Physics or Chemistry Skills for Science English
Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business, Economics, Finance and Management
This programme is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at Aston University. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed progression on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at Aston University. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK. Business, Economics, Finance and Management Economics and Finance Pure Mathematics or Business Behaviours Skills for Business English
3rd Party Pathway Courses
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International Foundation in Medicine and Health Professions
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in medicine, dentistry and other health professions such as physiotherapy, nursing, midwifery, pharmacy and nutrition at an NCUK university. This programme has been carefully designed to set you up for the best chance of success in securing offers for medicine and other health professions, as well as developing the academic knowledge and skills for success in your degree.
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International Foundation in Business, Finance and Social Sciences
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of a UK undergraduate degree in your choice of a wide range of subject areas, including accounting, business, finance, law, media, psychology and tourism. You'll have progression options to more than 100 universities in the UK and Europe, which include options in the Russell Group and QS Top 100.
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International Foundation in Art and Design
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Architecture, Fashion, Fine Art and Photography. You don't need a portfolio to apply. You'll just need the creative talent and drive to succeed, and our experienced teachers will help you progress to a top UK art school. You are guaranteed to receive a letter of conditional progression for London universities Istituto Marangoni London and the University of Westminster, alongside your offer for INTO London. You are also guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent – located just an hour from London by high-speed train – depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the university’s progression criteria. You will receive a university letter with full details of this guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.
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International Year One in Business
Prepare for entry to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Finance, Management Studies and Marketing. You are guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent, with a triple accredited business school just an hour from London by high-speed train, depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the University’s progression criteria. You'll receive these university letters with full details of each guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.
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Pre-Master's in Business Administration
Change subject area, improve your academic grades and increase your English level through our Pre-Master’s program, designed to prepare you for entry to a postgraduate degree. This pathway leads to a range of subject areas including accounting, banking, business, management, marketing, law, media studies and politics at a choice of UK universities. You are also guaranteed progression to a degree at the University of Kent's triple accredited business school just an hour from London by high-speed train, depending on your chosen subject area and subject to meeting the university’s progression criteria. You'll receive a university letter with full details of this guarantee alongside your INTO London offer letter.