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Degree with Foundation Year

If you are passionate about pursuing a degree but don’t quite meet our entry requirements, a degree with foundation year offers you an opportunity to set yourself up for success. With guaranteed progression following successful completion of the foundation year, you can still pursue your chosen degree course.

Why study a degree with foundation year?

  • Follow your ambitions and passions – A degree with a foundation year sets you on the path toward your dream degree. The foundation year offers you an extra year of study, giving you the essential subject knowledge and study skills crucial for studying at degree-level. You’ll be ready to dive into your degree course fully prepared to make the most of your academic journey.
  • Build connections, forge friendships – During your foundation year, you'll study with like-minded students who are pursuing related degrees. This offers you the chance to establish connections and form friendships with a diverse group of people who share similar interests and aspirations.

Explore your degree with a foundation year further

Take a closer look at your programme, discover the possibilities, and embrace your degree with foundation year as a significant step toward your higher education journey.


Where will I study?

Coventry University:

If you choose a degree with foundation year at Coventry University, you will study the foundation year at our CU Coventry campus, which is part of the Coventry University Group. It is conveniently located close to the Coventry University campus, with the student support you may need when starting university.

Upon successfully completing your foundation year, you will continue your degree studies at our Coventry University campus.

Coventry University London:

If you choose Coventry University London, your foundation year will be at our CU London Greenwich campus in North Greenwich.

After successfully completing the foundation year, you'll study your degree at our Coventry University London campus.


Can I receive funding?

Choosing a degree with foundation year won’t impact your eligibility for tuition fees and maintenance loans through Student Finance England.

However, it's essential to note that if you decide to continue your degree outside the Coventry University Group after successfully completing your foundation year, there might be some financial considerations. You could be responsible for tuition fees at the new institution, so plan your academic journey with this in mind.

Find out more

Come along to one of our applicant visit days to discover more about our degrees with foundation year.

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Can't make it to an applicant visit day? Call us on   +44 (0)24 7765 2222, Mon - Fri 8:00 - 19:00 and Saturday 8:00 - 13:30.

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Want to accept your offer for a degree with foundation? Find out how on our Offer Hub.

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