International foundation courses

  • Our international foundation courses prepare you for entry on to your bachelor’s degree. You will improve your study skills and language level to become a confident learner. You will develop knowledge in your chosen subject, so you feel prepared to start your degree.

  • "I felt that when I came here even though I didn’t know the city, I had such a warm feeling. The welcome at Oxford Brookes really helped me settle down easily."

    Evelien Pigeaud - Netherlands, International Foundation Course followed by Bsc (Hons) Hospitality Management

  • 5 reasons to choose an international foundation course at Oxford Brookes University

    1. You are guaranteed to progress to the first year of a bachelor's degree by passing your foundation year with the required grades.
    2. You have access to the same high- quality facilities and support services as our degree students, with guaranteed student accommodation for your first year.
    3. You will have a personal academic adviser to support your studies and help you make the right decisions in your course.
    4. Our core class sizes are kept small so you will get the attention you need.
    5. You will study and become friends with people from all over the world, making your time on your course unforgettable.


  • Integrated Foundation Courses

    These foundation courses are an integral part of your chosen bachelor’s degree. You will progress automatically to your degree once you pass the foundation year. You will need a language score of at least IELTS 5.5, or be a native speaker of English. You will also need a high school leaving certificate.

  • Leads to degrees in Business, Marketing, Accounting and Hospitality / Computing

    • Start in January or September
    • IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in each skill) required
    • Pearson Test of English 51 with 51 in all communicative skills
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    Leads to degrees in Law, Politics and Psychology / Social Sciences / Humanities, Media and Communication

    • Start in January or September
    • IELTS 5.5 (5.5 in each skill) required
    • Pearson Test of English 51 with 51 in all communicative skills
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  • International Foundation Diplomas

    These qualifications meet the entry requirements for a wide range of degrees. You are guaranteed entry to your degree once you pass with required grades. There are separate courses for students with either IELTS 4.5, 5.0 or up to native speaker. You will also need a high school leaving certificate. 

  • Leads to a wide range of degrees in Business, Marketing, Accounting and Hospitality / Law, Politics and Psychology / Life Sciences / Social Sciences / Humanities, Media and Communication / Computing

    • 24 week course
    • Start in January or September
    • IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in each skill) required
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    Leads to a wide range of degrees in Business, Marketing, Accounting and Hospitality / Law, Politics and Psychology / Social Sciences / Humanities, Media and Communication / Computing

    • Additional semester of pre-sessional English language lessons
    • Start in January or September
    • IELTS 4.5 (4.0 in each skill) required
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