For admission from your International Foundation Programme (IFP) onto an undergraduate degree at the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, you must satisfy certain academic and English language requirements.
Admission requirements
Rules
Programme: All
Definition of a pass: 40%
Definition of Threshold performance:
- an overall average of at least 40% over all modules taken in Part 0;
- no more than 40 credits of these modules with a mark below 35%
- at least 40% in the Academic Skills module
Admission requirements above threshold |
Programme matched to for approval |
Option 1 - An overall average of at least 40% over all credit modules taken in part 0; - no more than 40 credits of these modules with a mark below 35% - at least 40% in the Academic Skills - module and any specified 20 credit subject specific skills module. |
Default Option for: School of Literature and Languages School of Humanities School of the Built Environment* * Additional Accreditation requirements apply to BSc Quantity Surveying in UoRM see OPTION2. Specific programmes from Schools with a different default option: BSc Computer Science
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Option 2 - at least 55% in each of two 40 credit modules, including any specified modules. - an average of at least 40% in the remaining two modules - at least 40% in the Academic Skills module - no module mark below 35% |
Default Option for: School of Agriculture, Policy and Development School of Biological Sciences School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy School of Mathematical, Physical and Computational Sciences School of Psychology and Clinical Language Science School of Politics, Economics and International Relations Specific programmes from Schools with a different default option: BSc Quantity Surveying for students at UoRM* there are also additional accreditation requirements |
Option 3 - an overall average of at least 60% over all credit modules taken in part 0; - at least 60% in two 40 credit modules, including any specified modules; - no module mark below 40% in the remaining two modules |
Default Option for: School of Law Henley Business School** ** A successful supplementary application and assessment are also required for BA Accounting and Business (4 years), with acceptance subject to final confirmation by Henley Business School in conjunction with PwC Specific programmes from Schools with a different default option: MPharm Pharmacy (with Foundation)*** *** Satisfactory performance at a competencies and values-based interview is also required. International Foundation Programme students who wish to study MPharm Pharmacy at the University of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø will be required to make a separate application via UCAS and be successful at interview in addition to these academic requirements. BSc Pharmacology (with a year in industry) (with Foundation) |
OPTION 4 - an overall average of at least 60% over all credit modules taken in part 0; - at least 70% in one 40 credit module, as specified - at least 60% in a second 40 credit module, including any specified module - no module mark below 40% in the remaining two modules |
Specific programmes from Schools with a different default option: MSci Speech and Language Therapy* * Satisfactory performance at a competencies and values-based interview is also required ICMA Finance Programmes |
Language Requirements for Students on the International Foundation Programme
For admission to degree study in the University, students must also satisfy English Language requirements. English Language requirements for admission to ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø programmes:
Programme | Requirements |
MSci Speech and Language Therapy |
IELTS 8.0 (with no skill below 7.5) |
Degree programmes in Arts, Humanities and Social Science (except Politics, Economics and International Relations) |
IELTS 7.0 or a pass at 60% in IF0IE1 (Equivalent to CEFR C1). |
Degree programmes in the Henley Business School Degree programmes in SPPE Degree programmes in the School of Law Degree programmes in all other Schools |
IELTS 6.5 or a pass at 55% in IF0IE1 (equivalent to CEFR B2) |
LLB Law with International Foundation Year |
55% in International English A (IF0IE1) |
In addition to meeting the academic entry requirements for the undergraduate programme, students also need to satisfy the English language requirement. IF0IE1 International English allows students to qualify linguistically but is NOT a qualifying module for academic admission
*Different entry requirements may be specified for January-start programmes. Please enquire if you would like more information.
Students who pass the Programme but do not qualify for admission to any degree programme will be entitled to an International Foundation Programme Certificate.
FAQS
Can I change my chosen degree programme during the foundation year?
Providing you are studying the appropriate subjects, you can request permission to change to an alternative degree programme. It is normal for such requests to be agreed although it is at the discretion of the relevant School or department.