International Foundation Year Courses

A course for International students to progress onto HE

The BPC International Foundation Year is one of the best routes for International students, who may not have sufficient qualifications to apply for University, to obtain entry onto a University of Brighton undergraduate degree programme.

Your initial application will be considered by the partner college and the University of Brighton.

If you are a suitable candidate, the partner college will make a firm offer for the foundation year and the University will make a conditional offer for the following year at the same time.

You will then have a guaranteed place on your chosen University of Brighton course, providing that you successfully complete your partner college international foundation year, and meet IELTS requirements and any other entry requirements.

You will not need to apply again through UCAS.

Key features:

1 year programme (36 weeks) September - June
Several study options based on recognised UK qualifications
Extra English Language study skills
IELTS preperation
University of Brighton progression advice and support including campus visit

Conditions of entry:

You must be a national of a non-EU country and be at least 17 years old
You must have successfully completed 12 years of education up to upper secondary level or the equivalent of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above.
For art and design, a portfolio of work will need to be assessed
A minimum of IELTS 5.0 including a 5.0 in writing, or a Cambridge First Certificate in English grade C or TOEFL 500+, or TOEFL Computer 173+ or equivalent.

University of Brighton

Successful completion of BPC International Foundation Year programme (60% merit to be achieved for bachelor degree entry, 55% for FdA entry) plus IELTS 6.0 in Writing.
For Art and Design, an additional portfolio of work will need to be assessed during the BPC International Foundation Year by University of Brighton staff, normally at the end of the first term.
For some programmes, minimum grades must be achieved in specified subjects.

Study options at City College:

Art and Design
Business
Computing/IT
Engineering
Travel and Tourism

All applications must be sent initially to the partner college which offers the BPC International Foundation Year relevant to your proposed subsequent undergraduate study.