Undergraduate Foundation (Engineering & Physical Sciences)

Leading To BSc Mathematical Sciences

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Southampton for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering & Physical Sciences, including BSc Mathematical Sciences.

• Location
  Southampton
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Southampton
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 20th
  Satisfaction: 82%
  World: 97th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £28,245
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  ONCAMPUS University Of Southampton

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at The University of Southampton after only one year.
  • Study at a leading UK research university. The University of Southampton is a World ranking institution and founder member of the prestigious Russell Group.
  • Recognised by the UK Government as a Centre of Excellence for Cyber Security Research and a member of the Alan Turing Institute for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence.
  • A vibrant student city located on the South Coast of England, near to the New Forest National Park. The university comprises 5 campuses in the city of Southampton and the Winchester School of Art.

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About This Course

The Undergraduate Foundation (Engineering & Physical Sciences) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Southampton for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Engineering & Physical Sciences, including BSc Mathematical Sciences. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). alternatively, 2 AS levels (CC) or IB 21 points.
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. For Nursing, UKVI IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills).
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

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

• BEng\MEng Acoustical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics
• BEng\MEng Aerospace Electronic Engineering
• BEng\MEng Artificial Intelligence
• BEng\MEng Biomedical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Chemical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Civil Engineering
• BEng\MEng Computer Engineering
• BEng\MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• BEng\MEng Electrical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Electronic Engineering
• BEng\MEng Maritime Engineering
• BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng\MEng Mechatronic Engineering
• BEng\MEng Software Engineering
• BSc Mathematical Sciences
• BSc Mathematics & Actuarial Science
• BSc Mathematics & Computer Science
• BSc Mathematics & Finance
• BSc Mathematics & Statistics
• BSc Mathematics Operational Research Statistics & Economics
• BSc\MChem Chemistry
• BSc\MChem Chemistry (Digital Methods & Computational Modelling)
• BSc\MEng Computer Science
• BSc\MMath Mathematics
• BSc\MPhys Physics
• MChem Chemistry & Medicinal Sciences
• MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics Aerodynamics
• MEng Aeronautics & Astronautics Spacecraft Engineering
• MEng Civil Engineering & Architecture
• MEng Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
• MEng Computer Science & Cyber Security
• MEng Electronic Engineering & Artificial Intelligence
• MEng Electronic Engineering & Computer Systems
• MEng Electronic Engineering & Mobile & Secure Systems
• MEng Electronic Engineering & Nanotechnology
• MEng Electronic Engineering & Photonics
• MEng Electronic Engineering & Wireless Communications
• MEng Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering Automotive Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering Biomedical Engineering
• MEng Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics
• MEng Mechanical Engineering Sustainable Energy Systems
• MMath Mathematical Physics
• MPhys Physics & Astronomy
• MPhys Physics & Mathematics
• MPhys Physics & Quantum Science & Technologies
• MPhys Physics & Space Science

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.