Foundation courses

University entry through our Foundation programme

Our Foundation programme is a respected alternative to A Levels that is widely accepted by many UK universities. Each of our Foundation pathways is accredited by the top-ranking Lancaster University.

Why study Foundation?

Studying a Foundation programme is a great way to fully immerse yourself in a subject before university study. During your one-year programme, you will prepare for your degree by developing both your subject knowledge, English language level and study skills.

Why choose Bellerbys?

You can choose from 11 subject pathways, all offering our high-quality teaching. Foundation classes are small, with an average class size of between 10-12 students.

We have close links to a variety of universities across the UK – some even coming with conditional offers of study. To help you choose the best university for you, we offer a series of guest lectures and presentations from different UK universities.

We will also provide guidance with your university application, to ensure you can get into the best university for you.

If you need to improve your academic and/or English language level before starting your Foundation programme we also offer an Extended Foundation programme.

Key facts

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

Our programmes

Unique conditional university offers

Receive offers of conditional progression from a number of prestigious UK universities with our Foundation programme. Universities include:


Conditional progression from all Bellerbys Colleges
Lancaster University
Durham University

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Conditional progression from Bellerbys London only
University of Greenwich
Kingston University
University of Westminster

What's an offer of conditional progression?

You’ll receive offers of conditional progression from up to six prestigious UK universities with selected Foundation programmes. If you pass the Foundation programme with the required grades, English language level, and meet all required academic conditions, you could progress to your chosen degree.

Offers of conditional progression are available on a number of Foundation programmes. To find out more, visit specific programme pages.

You can also apply to other universities as part of the UCAS application process.

Money Back Promise 

In 2016, 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. 

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

Bellerbys Oxford students in an art life drawing class at the College

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 UG1programme, 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