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Foundation Programme (Engineering & Physical Sciences)

Leading To BSc Geography & Economics

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

  • Location
    Loughborough
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    Loughborough University
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 10th
    Satisfaction: 82.1%
    World: 300th
  • Start Dates
    Feb, Sep
    2 Semesters
    Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £27,990
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    ONCAMPUS Loughborough
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at Loughborough University after only one year.
    • A top ranked UK university. Loughborough is consistently ranked amongst the top 10 universities in the UK and ranks highly across a wide range of subjects.
    • A strong reputation for teaching and research. Loughborough is a research intensive university and is rated Gold in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF 2023).
    • All undergraduate degrees offer an optional 1 year work placement, which means you can graduate with both a bachelor's degree and a Diploma in Professional Studies.
    • A self-contained, safe and secure campus with plenty of green space and excellent sports facilities. The university is located on the edge of the market town of Loughborough in the heart of England.

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About This Course

The Foundation Programme (Engineering & Physical Sciences) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Loughborough University 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 Geography & Economics. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic Completion of high school with very good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A-B/6-9 in relevant subjects or international equivalent. AS Level (CC) also accepted.
English * UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age Minimum age 17 years (must be 18 at start of degree).

*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options are available: English (1 Semester) + Foundation Year (2 Semesters) Starting Oct: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.5 all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2025 Jun 2026 Sep 2026
Feb 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 Loughborough University.

  • BA\BSc Geography
  • BEng Engineering Management
  • BEng\MEng Aeronautical Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Architectural Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Automotive Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Automotive Materials
  • BEng\MEng Bioengineering
  • BEng\MEng Biomaterials Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Chemical Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Civil Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Computer & Electronic Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Energy Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Materials Science & Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Product Design Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Robotics Mechatronics & Control Systems
  • BEng\MEng Sports Technology
  • BSc Commercial Management & Quantity Surveying
  • BSc Construction Engineering Management
  • BSc Financial Mathematics
  • BSc Geography & Economics
  • BSc Geography & Management
  • BSc Geography & Sport Science
  • BSc Mathematics & Accounting & Financial Management
  • BSc Mathematics & Economics
  • BSc Mathematics & Sport Science
  • BSc Mathematics & Statistics
  • BSc/MSci Natural Sciences
  • BSc\MChem Chemistry
  • BSc\MChem Chemistry & Computing
  • BSc\MChem Medicinal & Pharmaceutical Chemistry
  • BSc\MMath Mathematics
  • BSc\MPhys Engineering Physics
  • BSc\MPhys Mathematics & Physics
  • BSc\MPhys Physics
  • BSc\MPhys Physics & Computing
  • BSc\MPhys Physics & Theoretical Physics
  • BSc\MSci Computer Science
  • BSc\MSci Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
  • BSc\MSci Computer Science & Mathematics
  • BSc\MSci Computing & Management
  • BSc\MSci Information Technology Management For Business

 
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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.

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