University of Bath International Foundation Year draft
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Program Overview
Gain the academic knowledge, understanding and skills to allow you to secure guaranteed progression into a wide variety of University of Bath undergraduate degrees.
The University of Bath International Foundation Year (IFY) is a one-year full-time course.
It is delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath, where all your teaching will take place. This means you will be a registered student there while you are on the course.
The course caters for international students with high academic potential and superb motivation, but not the precise qualifications to allow direct entry on to one of the University's degree courses. Running for nearly 20 years and annually attracting a diverse range of nationalities, the IFY has been consistently successful in producing high-calibre, academically prepared Bath undergraduates.
More information
Read the International Foundation Year course brochure.
See how Bath undergraduates have benefited from previously studying for the IFY.
Hear from our students about studying on the IFY course.
Watch our students talk about living and studying in Bath.
Progression
As a candidate on the IFY, you will find yourself on a dedicated track to the University of Bath. You will target a specific Bath degree, study three relevant subjects in a diverse learning environment, and work to achieve a set of specific grades that allow automatic progression to your desired degree course.
Progression is guaranteed if you achieve the published progression grades for your chosen degree. You do not need to apply through UCAS to secure your undergraduate place. Your application will be handled centrally by the University.
As a student on the IFY you'll have access to the top-class sporting facilities on the University Campus. Find out more at teambath.com.
Undergraduate funding
The IFY Scholarships Scheme will cover the 2023/24 academic year. 20 of the top-performing students progressing out of the year to the University of Bath in 2024/25 will each receive a £2,000 fee waiver against their Year 1 University tuition fees.
See the terms and conditions for the scholarship.
Gain the academic knowledge, understanding and skills to allow you to secure guaranteed progression into a wide variety of University of Bath undergraduate degrees.
The University of Bath International Foundation Year (IFY) is a one-year full-time course.
It is delivered by Bath College, our partner organisation in the centre of Bath, where all your teaching will take place. This means you will be a registered student there while you are on the course.
The course caters for international students with high academic potential and superb motivation, but not the precise qualifications to allow direct entry on to one of the University's degree courses. Running for nearly 20 years and annually attracting a diverse range of nationalities, the IFY has been consistently successful in producing high-calibre, academically prepared Bath undergraduates.
More information
Read the International Foundation Year course brochure.
See how Bath undergraduates have benefited from previously studying for the IFY.
Hear from our students about studying on the IFY course.
Watch our students talk about living and studying in Bath.
Progression
As a candidate on the IFY, you will find yourself on a dedicated track to the University of Bath. You will target a specific Bath degree, study three relevant subjects in a diverse learning environment, and work to achieve a set of specific grades that allow automatic progression to your desired degree course.
Progression is guaranteed if you achieve the published progression grades for your chosen degree. You do not need to apply through UCAS to secure your undergraduate place. Your application will be handled centrally by the University.
As a student on the IFY you'll have access to the top-class sporting facilities on the University Campus. Find out more at teambath.com.
Undergraduate funding
The IFY Scholarships Scheme will cover the 2023/24 academic year. 20 of the top-performing students progressing out of the year to the University of Bath in 2024/25 will each receive a £2,000 fee waiver against their Year 1 University tuition fees.
See the terms and conditions for the scholarship.