Our international foundation courses prepare you for entry on to your 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
These foundation courses are an integral part of your chosen 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 have English as your first language. You will also need a high school leaving certificate.
Leads to degrees in Business and Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Computing or Real Estate and Construction.
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Leads to degrees in Law, Politics and Psychology / Social Sciences / Humanities, Media and Communication
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 those who have English as their first language. 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
Leads to a wide range of degrees in Business, Marketing, Accounting and Hospitality / Law, Politics and Psychology / Social Sciences / Humanities, Media and Communication / Computing
The International Art and Design Foundation Diploma is designed for international students who require additional language support while preparing for undergraduate study. English language skills are fully embedded into the programme to ensure maximum opportunity to prepare for a sustainable career in the creative industries.