Foundation pathway
Our undergraduate pathways provide you with the building blocks that you need in order to be successful at undergraduate studies in the UK.
A Foundation Year with ARU College is a two trimester course that takes place before your degree at ARU. This means that your degree will take 4 years to complete in total.
During your Foundation Year you will complete a range of modules relevant to your chosen degree, as well as modules concentrating on the skills that are vital for University level education.
A Foundation pathway is available for students who:
- Do not quite meet the entry requirements to enter university directly (but hold GCSE level qualifications)
- Feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
- Have been away from studies for a period of time
- Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK
- Require additional English language training
If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at ARU College is the right decision for you. Depending on your academic needs, we offer two pathway entry points for undergraduate study– Foundation and First Year Pathway.
Key Information about the Foundation Year:
- You’re an ARU student from day one – with access to ARU facilities, services and student communities from the start of your journey.
- Prepare for your degree – your Foundation Year combines pathway modules designed to develop your university skills with academic modules tailored to your chosen degree.
- Smaller class sizes – enjoy a more personalised learning experience with greater opportunities to engage with tutors and fellow students.
- A flexible, condensed timetable – classes usually take place across just three days on campus, giving you more flexibility alongside your studies.
- Dedicated support from ARU College – benefit from dedicated ARU College staff on both ARU campuses, ready to support you throughout your Foundation Year.
- Inclusive support from day one – access integrated support for inclusivity, disability and dyslexia as part of your ARU student experience
Progressing from Your Foundation Year
Your Foundation Year is the first of four stages. Once you have successfully completed it, you’ll move seamlessly on to the first year of your bachelor’s degree. You do not need to reapply. Your offer letter will cover all four years, including the Foundation Year.
Information about available courses, intake semesters and campus location can be found in our course matrices.
Please note there are different progression requirements for undergraduate nursing, please find full details here.