FOUNDATION years .
Maybe you don ’ t have A levels in the required subjects , you didn ’ t get the grades , or your qualifications are not recognised . A foundation year , or an integrated foundation year , is a different way into university . It will give you the knowledge you need to move on to the first year of a regular degree programme .
Foundation years
You can find our foundation years , including entry requirements , listed the the course section of this guide ( pages 14-66 ).
We have the following courses with a foundation year route :
• Engineering and Technology with Foundation Year ( page 36 )
• Media and Communication with Foundation Year ( page 61 )
• Science with Foundation Year ( page 19 )
New foundation year courses can be found at port . ac . uk / new-courses .
INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEARS AT ICP .
If we don ’ t offer a foundation year suitable for you , you could choose an integrated foundation year at ICP instead . ICP is an embedded college in the University and is centrally located on campus .
Why ICP is the place for your integrated foundation year
• ICP is based on the University campus and you ’ ll have access to all facilities , clubs and societies – ICP students are part of the uni community from day one
• When you finish your integrated foundation year successfully , you get a guaranteed place on your chosen degree course
• You ’ ll get used to how lectures , seminars and tutorials work , so you move onto your degree ready for success
• With weekly academic support workshops to help you top up your knowledge , you ’ ll develop all the skills you need
What courses can I do ?
ICP offers integrated foundation courses in subjects relating to accounting and finance , business and management , humanities , law and sport . To browse specific course opportunities , take a look at the listings in this guide or visit icp . navitas . com / explore / foundation .
When can I start an integrated foundation year ?
You can choose to start your integrated foundation year at ICP in September or January . An integrated foundation year lasts two semesters . If you want a student loan , you ’ ll need to start in September .
What grades do I need ?
To start your integrated foundation year , you ’ ll need 32 UCAS tariff points from 2 A levels and 3 GCSEs .
How much does it cost ?
An integrated foundation year costs £ 9,250 . If you ’ re a UK student studying a full-time course , you ’ ll probably be eligible for a student loan . This includes a tuition fee loan to cover your course fees . These loans are only available for September starts .
Who should I contact if I have more questions ?
If you have any questions at all about integrated foundation years at ICP , email admissions @ icp . port . ac . uk or call their friendly team on + 44 ( 0 ) 23 9284 8540 .
Discover more icp . navitas . com / explore / foundation .
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