The International Foundation Programme
The Foundation Programme at Ulster University is designed to support students in developing the academic skills needed to succeed in undergraduate study. This 120-credit qualification is an integral part of the University’s 4-year Bachelor degree pathway and can also provide the opportunity to progress to undergraduate degree programmes at most universities.
There are two pathways for each Foundation:
- Business, Arts, Humanities and Social Science pathway (BAHSS)
- Science, Technology and Engineering pathway (STE)
You need to take the pathway that leads to the Bachelors degree programme you wish to study.
The BAHSS pathway prepares for Bachelor’s degrees in subjects such as Business Studies, Business Analytics, Business with Computing, Marketing, Accounting, Law, and Creative Industries.
The STE pathway prepares for Bachelor Degrees in subject such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Biology, Civil Engineering, and Psychology.
Entry Requirements
- High School Diploma: A GPA of 2.5 or above, including English at Grade 12, and a pass (50 or above) in Mathematics for the STE Pathway
- General Secondary Education or Qatar Senior School Certificate: Minimum of 60%, including a pass (50 or above) in Grade 12 Mathematics for the STE Pathway
- GCSE: A minimum of 5 GCSE grade C or above, including C or above in GCSE Mathematics for the STE Pathway and completion of 12 years of schooling
- Age Requirement: Must be 18 years old or over upon completion of the International Foundation Programme
- Language Proficiency: An IELTS overall score of at least 5.0, with no band lower than 5.0, or an equivalent qualification
- Other Qualifications: Will be considered on merit for equivalency with the above requirements
- If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you will be offered the opportunity to study on one of our Pre-Sessional English Programmes to prepare you for this programme
BAHSS Pathway
- Introduction to Entrepreneurial Leadership (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Introduction to Creative Industries (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Exploring Cultural Identities (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Foundation in Mathematics for Business Studies (20 Credits – compulsory)
- English with Study Skills (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
- English for Academic Transition (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
- Extending Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)
- Project-Based Learning (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)
- If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you will be offered the opportunity to study on one of our Pre-Sessional English Programmes to prepare you for this programme, empowering your path toward creative careers and sustainable futures
STE Pathway
- Foundation in Science and Technology (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Exploring Cultural Identities (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Digital Media Tools (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Foundation in Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (20 Credits – compulsory)
- Foundation in Mathematics (20 Credits – compulsory)
- English with Study Skills (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
- English for Academic Transition (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
- Extending Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)
- Project-Based Learning (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)
