International Foundation Programme (January entry) Foundation Certificate
University of Reading
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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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JAN-26

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JAN-25

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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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JAN-26

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JAN-25

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JAN-27

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7 Months

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Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee the opportunity of a place* on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading with the International Foundation Programme.If you are planning on coming to the UK to study, and you dont have British A level qualifications or the equivalent, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) offers you the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate degree at a British university. There are two entry points for the IFP, one in ...Read more

Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee the opportunity of a place* on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading with the International Foundation Programme.If you are planning on coming to the UK to study, and you don't have British A level qualifications or the equivalent, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) offers you the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate degree at a British university. There are two entry points for the IFP, one in September and one in January.This January–August option offers you the same quality and benefits as the September–June programme but in a more focused format. It enables you to progress to most degrees within the University of Reading. Popular progression degrees are:Construction Management and EngineeringQuantity SurveyingConsumer Behaviour and MarketingPolitics and International RelationsInternational DevelopmentEducation StudiesMuseum Studies and ArchaeologyComputer SciencePsychology.*On successful completion of the IFP, you are guaranteed the opportunity of a place on your chosen degree at Reading, if you meet the progression requirements set out by the University departments for their degrees.


For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/2024/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/international-foundation-programme-january-entry
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35th
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Jeremiah
10 Nov 23

The University of Reading embraces diversity and inclusion, facilitating the thriving of international students in their academic and social pursuits. The available supports..Read more

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Dishni
28 Jan 23

University of Reading is a wonderful place to be in. It offers students an esteemed education with the best of academic lecturers and high quality course material and a wealth of..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£22,350 per year

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Students from EU

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£22,350 per year

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£22350 Per year

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