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UndergraduateFoundation CertificateUCAS: N1Q3

International Foundation Programme (September Entry)

University of Reading
Reading, England
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1 yearDuration
£23,000Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Reading, the Fd cert International Foundation Programme (September Entry) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in combined and general studies. Based in Reading, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee the opportunity of a place (if you meet the progression criteria) on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading. 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. For more information, please visit the course page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/international-foundation-programme-ifp-ug/in... International tuition fees are £23,000 per year, home/UK fees are £23,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Academic English and Communication
Mathematics for Science and Engineering
Physics Fundamentals
Chemistry Essentials
Biology and Life Sciences
Economics and Social Sciences
Information Technology and Digital Literacy
Study Skills and University Preparation
UCAS Code:N1Q3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

24 points

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£23,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£23,000

Home Student Fee

£23,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH23-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Reading

University of Reading offers International Foundation Programme (September Entry) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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