International Foundation in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science and Physical Sciences
Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in subjects such as Engineering, Mathematics, Applied Geology, Renewable Energy and Physics at the University of Exeter.
Course features
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Benefit from smaller class sizes than at university, meaning you'll have more time with your teachers.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to university-style teaching for subject-based modules.
- Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at University of Exeter you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth over £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 17 September 2018 | 7 June 2019 | 3 Terms | £19,235 |
| 7 January 2019 | 30 August 2019 | 3 Terms | £19,235 |
| 16 September 2019 | 5 June 2020 | 3 Terms | - |
| 6 January 2020 | 28 August 2020 | 3 Terms | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Class size: | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Taught by the University of Exeter’s Cambourne School of Mines, this programme has an international reputation and has an active network of more than 1,000 graduates!
This fascinating course combines a range of topics, from geology and rock mechanics to engineering design and surveying, so you can learn a varied mix of skills across this interesting subject.
Before your final year, you’ll visit mine sites both on the surface and underground, along with other visits to areas of interest, to develop and enhance your learning beyond the classroom.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examination and course work, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments you receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at University of Exeter you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth over £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2018 | 30 August 2019 | 4 Terms | £24,130 |
| 24 June 2019 | 5 June 2020 | 4 Terms | - |
| 30 September 2019 | 28 August 2020 | 4 Terms | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Class size: | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Taught by the University of Exeter’s Cambourne School of Mines, this programme has an international reputation and has an active network of more than 1,000 graduates!
This fascinating course combines a range of topics, from geology and rock mechanics to engineering design and surveying, so you can learn a varied mix of skills across this interesting subject.
Before your final year, you’ll visit mine sites both on the surface and underground, along with other visits to areas of interest, to develop and enhance your learning beyond the classroom.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examination and course work, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments you receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at University of Exeter you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth over £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 17 September 2018 | 7 June 2019 | 3 Terms | £19,235 |
| 7 January 2019 | 30 August 2019 | 3 Terms | £19,235 |
| 16 September 2019 | 5 June 2020 | 3 Terms | - |
| 6 January 2020 | 28 August 2020 | 3 Terms | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Class size: | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Taught by the University of Exeter’s Cambourne School of Mines, this programme has an international reputation and has an active network of more than 1,000 graduates!
This fascinating course combines a range of topics, from geology and rock mechanics to engineering design and surveying, so you can learn a varied mix of skills across this interesting subject.
Before your final year, you’ll visit mine sites both on the surface and underground, along with other visits to areas of interest, to develop and enhance your learning beyond the classroom.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examination and course work, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments you receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Find out if you qualify for one of our pathway scholarships.
When you continue to your degree at University of Exeter you may also qualify for a progression scholarship worth over £5,000.
All students are welcome to apply, no matter what your background or financial circumstance.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 1 October 2018 | 30 August 2019 | 4 Terms | £24,130 |
| 24 June 2019 | 5 June 2020 | 4 Terms | - |
| 30 September 2019 | 28 August 2020 | 4 Terms | - |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Class size: | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Taught by the University of Exeter’s Cambourne School of Mines, this programme has an international reputation and has an active network of more than 1,000 graduates!
This fascinating course combines a range of topics, from geology and rock mechanics to engineering design and surveying, so you can learn a varied mix of skills across this interesting subject.
Before your final year, you’ll visit mine sites both on the surface and underground, along with other visits to areas of interest, to develop and enhance your learning beyond the classroom.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examination and course work, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical
- exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments you receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.