Foundation courses

University entry through our Foundation programme

The Bellerbys Foundation programme provides progression routes to 100 universities and 6,000 different degree courses. With a world of choice, we will help you find the best university for you.

Why study our Foundation programme?

Studying our Foundation programme is a great way to immerse yourself in a subject you are passionate about. During this one-year programme, you will prepare for your degree course by developing extensive academic knowledge, English language level and study skills.

  • You’ll receive up to 9 offers of conditional progression from top UK universities with selected Foundation subject pathways.
  • You can choose from 11 subject pathways, each accredited by the top-ranking Lancaster University and all offering our high-quality teaching. Foundation classes are small, with an average of 10-12 students.
  • Our Foundation programme provides progression routes to 100 universities and 6,000 degree courses including top ranking and Russell Group universities.
  • Benefit from Academic English Skills acceptance in lieu of IELTS for entry to top universities.
  • We offer a wide choice of structured enrichment activities to develop your interests and learn additional skills.
  • You’ll deepen your academic knowledge with six specialist modules related to your Foundation subject pathway.
  • You can benefit from choosing your university while you are in are in the UK as you’ll better understand where you will be studying.
  • We provide guidance with your university application, to ensure you can get into the best university for you.
  • You’ll have confidence that you are going to be successful and get into a top university with our Money Back Guarantee.*

Key facts

  • Age: 16.5+
  • Course length: 3 or 3.5 terms
  • Locations:
    • Bellerbys Brighton
    • Bellerbys London
      (Pathways vary by location)
  • English language entry requirements:
    IELTS 4.5 (IELTS 5.0 for October and January start)

Please visit a pathway page to see the entry requirements for that specific subject. If you need to improve your academic and/or English language level before starting your Foundation programme we also offer an Extended Foundation programme.

We understand you may face disruption in receiving your final academic results and English language test in 2020. Whilst our courses are online, we have introduced the following changes so that you can start your journey and we can get you to where you want to be.

For academic results we will take in to account your individual circumstances when assessing academic achievement. For further information about this, please contact your Student Enrolment Advisor or make an online enquiry, or contact your local agent.

For English language tests, we have expanded the list of English tests we will accept for entry to programmes at Bellerbys College. Find out more here.

Our programmes

Unique conditional university offers

You can receive offers of conditional progression* from a number of prestigious UK universities with our Foundation programme. Depending on the Foundation subject pathway you choose and location you study it in, you could receive offers of conditional progression from a range of universities and degree courses. Please note that the letter in itself is not a Conditional Offer from the university. You will receive a conditional offer if you meet all the requirements through your submission of a completed UCAS application. These universities are:

University of Bath

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The University of Birmingham
Durham University

University of Bristol

Kingston University
Lancaster University
University of Westminster
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Money Back Promise 

Our Foundation students progressed to study at prestigious universities including Durham University, University of Exeter, Lancaster University, the University of Bath, and many more. We are confident that you too will achieve your potential and get into a top UK university. Find out about our Foundation Money Back Promise. 

*Offer of conditional progression subject to: submission of completed UCAS application, academic reference and personal statement meeting required standard, passing Foundation programme with the required grades and English language level. Please note, all letters of conditional progression are subject to change.

A Level

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Students from all over the world gain places at top universities with the Bellerbys A Level programme. Develop a deep understanding of subjects, and independent thinking skills valued by UK universities.

GCSE

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GCSEs are taken as a course of study before taking A Levels or a Foundation pathway. If you want to study at a UK university, getting the right GCSE grades will set you off on the right course.

English Language Preparation

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If you don’t meet the English language entry requirements for the GCSE, A Level, Foundation or UG1 programme, you can study one to three terms of English speaking and writing to help you get there.

Barbara from Portugal

Barbara from Portugal
“I really like studying engineering at Bellerbys because a lot of engineering things are really practical. We have the facilities and we do a lot of experiments to do the theory but in practice.”

 
Barbara from Portugal - Studied Engineering Foundation and achieved 93%, now studying Engineering Business Management at University of Warwick

We’ll get you to where you want to be – Read our latest guidance for current students, or find out more about online learning.