International Foundation Programme for undergraduates

Guaranteed entry to over 60 Degree programmes

Our specialist programme is designed to prepare international students who have completed senior secondary education for entry to a wide range of undergraduate degrees within the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society at Coventry University (CU).

Successful completion of one of the above pathways guarantees you entry to a CU undergraduate degree. 

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Each application submitted to FoundationCampus will be assessed on its own merits. As a guide, we have provided a breakdown of typical entry requirements for applicants from a number of countries, or you can view the 'Key info for entry' box on the right of this page. 

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Essential skills for your future

The Programme will enable you to develop your language, study skills, cultural awareness and subject-specific knowledge, ensuring that you're well prepared for the degree you want to study.

In addition to your English language module you will choose a further three modules from the following subject areas:

• Business Studies
• Mathematics
• Accounting
• Law
• ICT
• Psychology
• International Relations
• Sociology
• Geography
• History
• English Literature

Ensuring your IELTS success

We don't take any chances with your future. We know you want to progress to your degree so achieving the right IELTS score is crucial. To ensure that you get the results you need in your final IELTS exam, we assess your progress throughout the course by means of full and regular mock IELTS assessments. When you sit your final exam there won't be any surprises.

If you don't have the right IELTS score to start the Foundation (IELTS 4.5), you can begin with our English Language Preparation Programme.

University teaching and assessment

As a Foundation student at Coventry you will be fully part of the University. The course is delivered using the methods you would expect to find at a high quality modern institution:

• classroom lessons
• lectures
• workshops / laboratory work 
• seminars
• tutorials
• group work
• debating
• self study.

You will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examinations and unseen written tests and examinations. You will need to complete and pass all four modules to successfully complete the programme and progress to your degree choice.

One of the top 'new' universities in the UK

Coventry University is fast establishing itself as one of the top ten ‘new’ universities in the UK. It’s a forward-looking, modern University with a proud tradition as a provider of high quality education and a focus on multidisciplinary research. With a strong academic presence internationally, they take great care to provide a supportive environment for all students.
 
Coventry students are exceptional, making significant headway in their industries from changing the way in which we travel (designing the Eurostar), to the way we communicate (O2 boardroom member), winning awards from companies such as Ferarri.