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University of Bristol,

United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee Fee per Year of study
Study modeFull-time Start date Sep Durationyears: 1 Fee£20950 Fee perAcademic year Year of study2020 - 2021
This 1-year foundation course is designed to help you qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics at the University of Bristol. It aims to develop your academic and language skills before your degree, so that you’re prepared for undergraduate study.

Most of your classes will take place at the Centre for Academic Language and Development. The Centre is based on the main Clifton campus, so you’ll experience university life from your first day.

You’ll be taught by expert University of Bristol teachers who will help you to develop your language and academic skills, and to follow your path to a University of Bristol degree.

The International Foundation Programme Plus is for students with a higher level of English: the minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 7.0 (overall), 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading. This programme will give you the opportunity to focus your attention on further developing your academic language and literacy through problem-based learning, using an integrated skills approach. When you speak to an adviser, they will be able to discuss with you whether you are eligible for this programme.

As an International Foundation Programme student, you’ll have access to all of the University of Bristol’s resources, including a comprehensive student support service. If you ever need help with anything, you will have someone to talk to.

Modules

International Foundation Programme

Common modules - these are taken by all students:

  • Academic Writing
  • Text Response

International Foundation Programme Plus

Common modules - these are taken by all students:

  • Accelerated Academic Language and Literacy
  • Language and Communications Studies

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

In addition to the common modules, students on this pathway will also take 2 or 3 of the following modules*:

  • Foundations in Biomedical Sciences
  • Foundations of Chemistry
  • Foundations of Physics
  • Foundations of Psychology
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Mathematicians
  • Mathematics for Social Sciences
  • Mathematics for STEM

* For some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. 

Entry requirements

  • IELTS UKVI 5.5 (5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any other skill)

If you have a higher level of English, you may be eligible to take the International Foundation Programme Plus, which is designed for students who have an IELTS UKVI score of at least 7.0 (overall), 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading, speaking and listening.

  • For Russian high school graduates: Certificate of Complete General Secondary education (Attestat) Grade XI with minimum grade average of 4.0 or 'Good'.


Students have a choice of course options leading to an undergraduate degree at the University of Bristol. The specific course you need will depend on the degree you want to progress to. When you study the International Foundation Programme, you are guaranteed entry to a University of Bristol degree if you pass at the required level with good attendance. You can progress to one of the following degrees:

    • BSc (Hons) Computer Science
    • MEng (Hons) Computer Science
    • BEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronics
    • MEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronics
    • MEng (Hons) Computer Science and Electronics with Study Abroad
    • MEng (Hons) Computer Science with Innovation
    • BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
    • MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
    • BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
    • MEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
    • BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    • MEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Innovation
    • MEng Engineering Design with Study in Industry
    • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
    • MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
    • BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
    • MEng (Hons) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 
    • BEng (Hons) Engineering Mathematics
    • MEng (Hons) Engineering Mathematics
    • MEng (Hons) Engineering Mathematics with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science
    • MEng (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Philosophy
    • MSci Mathematics and Philosophy
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Physics
    • MSci Mathematics and Physics
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics for Finance
    • BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Study in Continental Europe
    • BSc (Hons) Applied Anatomy
    • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry
    • MSci Biochemistry
    • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry
    • MSci Biochemistry with Medical Biochemistry
    • BSc (Hons) Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    • MSci Biochemistry with Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
    • BSc (Hons) Biology
    • MSci Biology
    • BSc (Hons) Biomedical Sciences
    • BSc (Hons) Cancer Biology and Immunology
    • BSc (Hons) Cellular and Molecular Medicine
    • BSc (Hons) Chemistry
    • MSci Chemistry
    • MSci Chemistry with Industrial Experience
    • BSc (Hons) Chemistry with Scientific Computing
    • MSci Chemistry with Scientific Computing
    • MSci Chemistry with Study Abroad
    • MSci Chemistry with Study in Continental Europe
    • BSc (Hons) Environmental Geoscience
    • MSci Environmental Geoscience
    • MSci Environmental Geoscience with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Geography
    • MSci Geography with Innovation
    • BSc (Hons) Geography with Quantitative Research Methods
    • MSci Geography with Quantitative Research Methods
    • BSc (Hons) Geography with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Geography with Study in Continental Europe
    • BSc (Hons) Geology
    • MSci Geology
    • MSci Geology with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Geophysics
    • MSci Geophysics
    • MSci Geophysics with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Medical Microbiology
    • BSc (Hons) Neuroscience
    • MSci Neuroscience
    • BSc (Hons) Palaeontology and Evolution
    • MSci Palaeontology and Evolution
    • BSc (Hons) Pharmacology
    • MSci Pharmacology
    • MSci Pharmacology with Study in Industry
    • BSc (Hons) Physics
    • MSci Physics
    • BSc (Hons) Physics and Philosophy
    • MSci Physics and Philosophy
    • BSc (Hons) Physics with Astrophysics
    • MSci Physics with Astrophysics
    • MSci Physics with Industrial Experience
    • MSci Physics with Innovation
    • MSci Physics with International Experience
    • BSc (Hons) Physics with Scientific Computing
    • MSci Physics with Scientific Computing
    • MSci Physics with Scientific Computing with Industrial Experience
    • MSci Physics with Study in Continental Europe
    • BSc (Hons) Physiological Science
    • MSci Physiological Science
    • BSc (Hons) Plant Sciences
    • MSci Plant Sciences
    • BSc (Hons) Psychology
    • MSci Psychology
    • MSci Psychology and Neuroscience
    • MSci Psychology with Innovation
    • MSci Theoretical Physics
    • BSc Veterinary Nursing and Bioveterinary Science
    • BSc Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour
    • BSc Veterinary Science
    • BSc (Hons) Virology and Immunology
    • BSc (Hons) Zoology
    • MSci Zoology

Location

Bristol is located 170 km from London at the mouth of the river Avon. It is the industrial, educational and cultural center of the Bristol region. It is the eighth most populous city in the United Kingdom, and now has about 430,000 inhabitants. A large number of students and young people choose the city for a great place to live and study, as well as for many restaurants, shops and cafes. In 2018, National Geographic Traveler ranked Bristol 11th on its "Cool List". Bristol is also one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country.

In 2015, Bristol was declared the green capital of Europe. Declared legally: the city has a lot of greenery, parks, clean water, well-developed public transport. This is one of the first years of bicycles in England: it is maximally adapted for this ecological fork of transport. In addition, the local climate, which is one of the warmest in the UK, is also suitable for Cycling.

The city of Bristol has very good transport links to other parts of the UK. London is within 90 minutes by train. The major hubs are Bristol International Airport, Bristol Temple Meads railway station, and Bristol bus and coach station.

Within the city there are numerous regular bus services and taxi ranks. And of course you can always walk - most of what you will need at Bristol is located within a radius of approximately 20 minutes' walk.

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