Why study a Foundation Year?

Starting university at foundation level will equip you with the high-quality knowledge base and skills needed to progress onto an undergraduate course.

Our Foundation Years are pre-degree access programmes that provide students with a solid base for future undergraduate study at Bradford.

You'll complete the year feeling fully prepared to start a degree, having made new friends and feeling integrated into university life! 🙌

Why study a foundation year?

Taking a leap: If you haven't considered going to uni before, have had a break in education or are feeling unsure about how you'll manage uni life alongside existing commitments, whatever your background we know this can be challenging.

Our foundation years include a module on soft skills including presentation skills, reporting, writing and more, helping you get accustomed to the learning and teaching styles used at uni so you feel confident and ready for further study.

Not sure what you want to study? Foundation years are great if you don't want to commit to a full-time degree because you want to further explore your subject(s) of interest.

If you're not 100% certain that the degree you're thinking about is for you, then a foundation year will give you a bit more time to decide, while continuing to develop both personally and academically. You can pick your modules from a range of subject areas, meaning you can tailor them to your wants and needs. Equally, if you have a course in mind, foundation years also give the option to explore other areas of interest that you might not have thought about.

Not sure about grades? Some courses have specific entry requirements that you may not have (such as an A-Level in Biology or the equivalent), or you may not currently have enough UCAS points to meet the entry requirements for an undergrad degree.

At Bradford, during the application period, we'll take into consideration your work and life experience and any professional qualifications that you may have. If you do decide to progress onto an undergraduate degree, our foundation year has a number of course routes after the successful completion of the foundation year (based on pass marks).

What do you think the benefits of studying a foundation year are? :smile: