



Guaranteed entry to Master's degree programmes
UCLan FoundationCampus offers affordable and high quality preparation programmes for international students who aren't currently eligible for direct entry to a UCLan postgraduate degree.
Successful completion of the Master's Foundation guarantees your entry to one of a wide range of exciting Master's degree programmes at UCLan.
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Essential skills for your future
Our specialist programme is designed to ensure that you're well prepared for the UCLan Master's degree you want to study. During the course you will cover the following key areas of study:
Ensuring your IELTS success
We don't take any chances with your future. We know you want to progress to your Master's degree so achieving a high 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 5.0), you can begin with our English Language Preparation Programme.
University teaching and assessment
As a Foundation student at UCLan 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:
You will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examinations and unseen written tests and examinations.
Voted Top Modern University in North West England
With over 32,000 students studying at Preston UCLan is now the sixth largest university in the UK. Over the last 10 years over £60 million has been spent in providing a modern, state-of-the-art learning environment. As a Master's student at UCLan you will have access to the very best in modern technology, teaching practice and research tools, ensuring you develop all the skills you need for your future.
Start dates
Sept, Jan, April
Course duration
1, 2 or 3 terms
Class hours
Min. 25 hours per week
Age
Normally 21 years +
English level
3 term course: IELTS 5.0
2 term course: IELTS 5.5
1 term course: IELTS 6.0
Don't have IELTS 5.0?

“I think my course is excellent and the tutors are always very helpful to international students.”
Chalthanya Krishna Gunda, India
MA Fashion Design
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