University Foundation (Education)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry¹ to undergraduate degrees in Education at The University Of Hertfordshire. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

• Location
  Hatfield
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Hertfordshire
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 87th
  Satisfaction: 78.5%
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2024
• Course Fees
  From £15,250
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Hertfordshire International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to a bachelor's degree at The University of Hertfordshire.
  • A single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa, with the right to work in the UK from day one.
  • A professional and business led university. Most courses are recognised by industry bodies, which ensures that course material is always up to date with professional requirements.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • A modern, integrated campus only 25 minutes from central London. Lots of on campus accommodation, guaranteed for all first year students.
  • Tuition fees, accommodation and living costs significantly lower than London.

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About This Course

The University Foundation (Education) is a specialist programme for international students who want to study a degree at The University Of Hertfordshire, but do not have the qualifications for direct entry. This course is the first stage of a four stage programme, leading to an honours degree awarded by The University Of Hertfordshire.

• Stage 1 (University Foundation): a balanced programme of English, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK. This stage is taught at Hertfordshire International College.
• Stage 2 (First Year University): this stage is taught at Hertfordshire International College or The University Of Hertfordshire, depending on your chosen subject.
• Stage 3 (Second Year University): taught at The University Of Hertfordshire.
• Stage 4 (Final Year University): taught at The University Of Hertfordshire. At the end of this stage, you will graduate with an honours degree.

Note: this is an integrated degree programme at NQF Level 6. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you transfer from Hertfordshire International College to The University Of Hertfordshire and you may be accepted without a UKVI IELTS.

Entry Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - D in relevant subjects (excluding native language). A portfolio is required for subjects such as art and fashion.
English	English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ in all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2024	Apr 2025	Sep 2025
Jan 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Hertfordshire.

• BA Early Childhood Education
• BA Education

 
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¹ Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.