Undergraduate Foundation Programme – Engineering and Physical Sciences

Overview

We realise that the situation around the world is changing all the time. If for whatever reason you cannot start your programme as planned, your place will be deferred to the next available start date. Provision will be made to continue and complete the programme online if required to ensure you will be able to compete your programme successfully and progress as planned to your university degree.

Who is this programme designed for?

This Undergraduate Foundation Programme – Engineering and Physical Sciences at ONCAMPUS Sunderland  is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at the University of Sunderland .

All students who successfully complete the UFP are guaranteed placement on a suitable programme of undergraduate study at the University of Sunderland. 

The UFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the UK.

What will I study?

This programme includes three academic subject modules. English will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately if you need additional support to develop your English language.

There are four academic pathways to choose from and you will study the pathway most suited to your chosen progression degree. Academic skills relevant to the specific subject area will be taught to fully prepare you for university study. The pathways are: Business, Economics, Finance and Management, Engineering and Sciences, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences and Life Sciences.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the programme to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the programme. Full assessment of the programme will take place in the final term. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the University environment, and include project work, essays, presentations and unseen examination.