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UFP Facts
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Ages:
September start: 16.5+ years
January start: 17+ years -
Entry Requirements:
At least 11 years of schooling and a good school record -
Language Requirements:
IELTS 4.5+ (or equivalent)
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Average class size:
14 -
Hours per week:
20+ -
Course duration:
3 Terms and 2 Terms
(September and January Start)
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Tuition Fees:
(per year) -
International:
£35,115 -
EU:
£28,880 -
UK:
£19,820
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Fast-Track Tuition Fees:
(per year) -
International:
£29,175 -
EU:
£24,920 -
UK:
£16,420
Why study the UFP at Worthgate?
Designed specifically for high achieving international students, the UFP acts as a bridge from students’ high school education in their own country to university in the UK.
† Over the last 6 years from those universities who accept the CATS UFP
“The University Foundation Programme was first put together 35 years ago and is designed for international students looking for a UK standard of education. Part of the programme’s role is to prepare you for the English language requirements for UK universities.”
Assistant Principal Academic
Dr. Jennifer Walters
UFP Overview
The UFP recognises the specific academic challenges that students face and uses assessment strategies that offer the best opportunities to demonstrate an individual’s academic level and potential. Students each choose three academic subjects with exams at the end of the course. In addition, all students attend academic English classes designed to develop their English skills for university.
Final UFP grades are determined by an exam as well as a significant amount of coursework which simulates the structure of most UK university courses.
Choosing a subject combination is important as universities look for students that have good grades in the right subjects. We work intensively with each student choose the best combination to help achieve their university and career aspirations.
Gain an accredited qualification accepted by 95 of the 100 top UK universities
Unlock progressing to a UK or international university
Develop skills needed to succeed at university with a focus on improved capacity to learn with confidence and independence
Improved English language fluency and proficiency
Develop the foundation knowledge needed to study a specific subject at undergraduate level
Experience life at an international school and prepare for life at a UK university
UFP Subject Choice and Structure
UFP students select one subject from each block – three subjects in total. Non-native speakers will also study English as a Second Language
September Start Courses
January Start Courses
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E |
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Business Chemistry Sociology | Physics Psychology | Economics Maths Biology |
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E | Block F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chemistry | Business History Psychology | Biology Business Economics Sociology | Business Chemistry Maths Sociology | Biology IR Physics Psychology | Art Economics Maths Physics |
UFP Course descriptors
Please find the full course descriptors for each of our UFP courses in our Student Hub. They entail:
- Subject Overview
- Prior Learning Requirements
- Exam Board Information
- Course Content
- Assessment
- Textbooks/Revisions Guides
- Higher Education Pathways
- Complementary Subjects of Study
ufp Subject Choices and Structure
The Worthgate School offers both January and September starts for UFP. Students study three academic subjects during the UFP course, choosing one from each subject block:
September Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C | Block D | Block E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Art Business Economics | Business History Mathematics Psychology | Business Biology Physics Psychology Sociology | Chemistry Economics Mathematics Physics | Art Biology International Relations Mathematics Sociology |
January Start Subjects
Block A | Block B | Block C |
|---|---|---|
Physics Psychology | Business Chemistry Sociology | Biology Economics Maths |
Questions About UFP
Students take examinations in each subject at the end of the year with results published soon after. To ensure students are well prepared they also take part in mock exams so that teachers can help identify any areas where there may be difficulties. English is tested through an IELTS examination.
Most subjects have 30% coursework which is written or practical work completed throughout the year and counts towards the overall grade.
In 2020, we introduced electronic testing so that candidates can work on a computer in a way they are familiar with, rather than using pen and paper.
UFP Testimonials
- University Foundation
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
- University of Birmingham
- Mechanical Engineering
- University Foundation
- Economics, Mathematics, Physics
- University of Bristol
- Accounting and Management
- University Foundation
- Business, Economics, Sociology
- City, University of London
- Business Management
- University Foundation
- Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics
- University of Bath
- Integrated Engineering
- University Foundation
- Biology, Psychology, Chemistry
- University of St Andrews
- Chemistry
- University Foundation
- Mathematics, Sociology, Computer Science
- University of Exeter
- Computer Science w. Ind. Placement
- University Foundation
- Economics, Mathematics, International Relations
- City, University of London
- Financial Economics
- University Foundation, IGCSE
- Business, Economics, Psychology
- City, University of London
- Business Management, Digitial Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- University Foundation
- Business, Mathematics, Computer Science
- to be confirmed - 2023
- University Foundation
- History, International Relations, Sociology
- Solent University (Southampton)
- Criminology
