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British Foundation Programme
A foundation year after O/Levels that prepares you for University of Lancashire degrees in business or IT.
Pathway to
Duration
10 months
Intakes
March, July and October
Pathway to
University of Lancashire degrees
Study at
UCL campus, Rajagiriya
Level
Foundation (after O/Levels)
Overview
Overview
The British Foundation Programme is an academic preparation course for students who have completed their O/Levels and want to study a British degree in business or information technology.
You build academic literacy, mathematics and communication skills, then choose a business or IT pathway that matches the degree you want to study next.
Start after O/Levels
Move towards a degree without waiting for A/Levels.
Business or IT pathway
Choose the modules that match the degree you want.
A route to a UK degree
Progress to University of Lancashire degrees taught at UCL.
Scholarships up to 40%
Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.
Modules
Course structure
Core modules for everyone, plus two modules for your pathway.
Core modules
- Developing Academic LiteracyThis module equips students with essential academic reading, writing, and critical thinking skills needed for successful university study.
- Foundation Mathematics 1Build a strong foundation in numbers, algebra, probability, and statistics while developing problem-solving and critical thinking skills through practical applications.
- Foundation Mathematics 2Enhance understanding of calculus, business mathematics, and bivariate statistics while strengthening problem-solving and critical thinking through real-world applications.
- Professional Communication SkillsThis module develops students’ ability to communicate effectively in professional and academic contexts, focusing on oral and written communication, teamwork, presentations, and workplace-appropriate language and etiquette.
- Self and Organisational DevelopmentThis module helps students build self-awareness, leadership, and time-management skills while understanding organisational structures and workplace dynamics.
Business pathway
- Contemporary Business in ContextExplore how businesses operate in dynamic markets, using real-world data like market shares.
- Principles of EconomicsUnderstand how individuals, businesses, and governments make economic decisions through core micro and macroeconomic principles, with real-world applications and analytical skill development.
IT pathway
- Introduction to Software DevelopmentLearn the fundamentals of software development through problem-solving, design, coding, and testing.
- Problem Solving for ComputingDevelop analytical, algorithmic, and creative problem-solving skills essential for computing.
Modules are indicative and may change. Optional modules run subject to availability.
Your lecturers
Meet your programme leader
Programme leader · British Foundation Programme
Ravini Caldera
Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader · PhD in Economics (reading), University of Colombo
Ravini Caldera is an educator and researcher in development and financial economics. As Programme Leader she oversees the academic and operational side of the UCL Foundation Programme, and she is Senior Lecturer in Economics and Business Management.
- 5+ yearsteaching
- 6 yearsin industry
- 3+ yearsat UCL
Teaching team
Pathway
Progression
Complete the foundation year and you can move on to a University of Lancashire degree in business or IT, taught on the same campus.
- BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, Cyber Security, and AI and Data Science
- BSc (Hons) Business and Marketing
- BA (Hons) International Business
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
This programme is for students who have completed their O/Levels. Not sure you meet them? See your other options.
Sri Lankan O/Levels
3 C passes
Including English.
Edexcel or Cambridge O Levels
3 C passes
In any subjects.
Pathway
Business or IT
Choose the pathway that matches the degree you want.
Don’t meet every requirement?
Talk to a counsellor. We will check your results and your options with you, free.
Fees and scholarships
Fees and scholarships
Download the current fee schedule, and check which scholarship you could qualify for.
Tuition fees
Current fees and payment plans
Get the full fee schedule for this programme as a PDF.
- Full tuition fees and payment dates
- Flexible instalment plans
- Early bird discounts for advance registration
Scholarships
Up to 40%
Awarded for exam results, leadership and sport. You do not need straight A’s to qualify.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to what applicants ask most.
Who is the programme for?
Students who have completed their O/Levels and want to study a British degree in business or IT.
How long does it take?
Ten months.
When can I start?
There are three intakes a year: March, July and October.
What can I study afterwards?
University of Lancashire degrees in business or IT at UCL, such as Software Engineering, Cyber Security, Business and Marketing, or International Business.
Can I get a scholarship?
UCL offers scholarships of up to 40% for exam results, leadership and sport. A counsellor can tell you what you could qualify for.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Flexible instalment payment plans are available.
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077 311 0000. Speak to a counsellor about this programme.
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