This one-year (3 term) programme offers successful students guaranteed progression to Aston University. This programme is designed to prepare international students who have completed senior secondary education for undergraduate study at Aston University. All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at Aston University. The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK. This programme lasts one academic year (nine months). The year is divided into three terms of approximately 10 weeks. On average, you will undertake between 16 and (up to) 22 hours of classroom-based study per week.

English Language forms up to six hours of your timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if you need additional support. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.

Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to the classroom-based hours.