International Foundation Pathways
Are you looking to apply to university in the UK?
Our one-year International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed to give you the knowledge and skills of our undergraduate foundation year, with the added support you need to enhance the English language skills you need to successfully progress to a Bachelor's degree.
What are the benefits of doing an IFP?
This programme will prepare you for an undergraduate degree in an exciting environment that champions individuality, encourages collaboration and supports you every step of the way.
Here are just some of the benefits:
- You’ll develop your English language skills
- You’ll gain the academic skills and subject knowledge you need for your chosen undergraduate degree
- You’ll study at a safe, green campus in the heart of southwest London
- You’ll study alongside other international students and make new friends
How does an IFP work?
The IFP will give you a route onto one of our undergraduate degrees, in one of the following subject areas:
- Biomedical Science
- Business
- Computing
- Health and Life Sciences
- Health and Social Care
- Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Law
- Media
- Educaton
- Psychology
- Sustainable Engineering and Technology
The IFP programme is designed to close the gap between your existing qualifications and those required to study an undergraduate degree, whilst developing your English language skills to a level where you can flourish in the UK university system.
The tailored, inclusive international curriculum is taught through a series of modules via lectures, seminars, workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff. You’ll gain the confidence and academic experience you need to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree.
You’ll study a pathway that best supports your chosen undergraduate degree, where you’ll gain subject-specific knowledge, improve your academic study as well as your English language skills.
Once you’ve completed your IFP, you can progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree here at Roehampton. Courses include:
Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Animation
- Computer Games Programming
- Computer Science
- Computing and Digital Technologies
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Criminology and Policing
- Cyber Security
- Digital Design
- Digital Media
- English and Journalism
- English Literature
- Film Production
- Games Art
- Games Design
- History
- History and English
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts
- Media and Communications
- Philosophy, Religion and Ethics
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics, International Relations and History
- Politics, Philosophy and Economics
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Web Design and Development
Business and Law
- Accounting
- Business Management
- Business Management and Economics
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Business Management and Finance
- Business Management and Marketing
- Economics
- Finance and Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- LLB (Hons) Law
- LLB (Hons) Law and Criminal Justice
- Law with Politics
- LLB (Hons) Law and Politics
- Marketing
Engineering and Technology
School of Education
School of Life and Health Sciences
Psychology
Entry requirements and fees
To apply for the IFP, you will need to meet the minimum entry requirements:
- IELTS: 4.5 / 5.0 / 5.5
- UCAS International Equivalents (64 entry tariff)
- 5 GCSE / GCSE passes at grade C/4 or in an international equivalent
Fees - £14,500
Find out more about applying as an international student to Roehampton.
If you’re unsure if you meet the entry criteria, contact us.
How you'll be supported
You’ll have regular contact with your academic guidance tutor to help you develop as well as face-to-face and online careers and study support.
You’ll also find the right help quickly and easily with our one-stop, 24/7 support service, Nest.
Life at Roehampton
At Roehampton, we can offer all new students the opportunity to live in accommodation on our beautiful parkland campus, including affordable and high-end options.
We offer scholarships, provide hardship funding and help you find advice on managing your finances while you study.
We provide plenty of opportunities for you to get involved, through volunteering, playing sport or music, or joining one of our many active student societies.