Course overview
Build the knowledge and academic confidence needed for undergraduate study.
Prepare for undergraduate study in arts, humanities or law while developing academic communication, research and critical-thinking skills.
Course overview
This international foundation is for students who do not yet meet direct degree entry requirements, want to refresh their academic skills or are returning after a break. Compulsory academic modules combine with a choice of subject options, and successful completion guarantees a place on an eligible Oxford Brookes degree.
Course structure
Published duration: 24 weeks across 2 semesters. Modules are organised below by semester, status or pathway choice.
Location and delivery
Teaching is full-time and based at Headington Campus in Oxford.
Curriculum
Explore the published modules in a clear course structure.
01Compulsory modules
International Foundation
Compulsory modules
International Foundation
- Academic Skills 1
- Academic Skills 2
- University Study Skills
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Culture and Communication
- Extended Research Essay
- Ideas and Ideologies
02Optional modules
International Foundation
Optional modules
International Foundation
- Development Studies
- English Law
- Global Issues
- Being Human: Love, Sex and Death
- Literature, Art and Media
- Perspectives on Britishness
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment can include essays, reports and presentations as well as creative outputs such as films, websites, posters and blogs.
The extended research essay and academic-skills modules develop independent study, source use and critical thinking.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic entry
- British A levels: 48 UCAS Tariff points, equivalent to DD, or an accepted equivalent qualification.
- The normal minimum age is 18; applicants aged 17 may be considered case by case if they turn 18 during the academic year.
English language
- IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in every skill, or an accepted equivalent.
International and non-standard entry
Equivalent international qualifications and non-standard applications are considered against the current published requirements for the route.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts, with certified translations where required.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Passport and immigration documents where required for international applicants.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees should be reconfirmed for the selected intake before enrolment.
Tuition does not normally include accommodation, living costs, travel, optional equipment, books or other personal study costs.
Funding your study
Funding eligibility depends on the exact course, progression arrangement and personal circumstances and should be confirmed before application.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Develop the academic skills required for undergraduate arts, humanities or law study.
Progress to an eligible Oxford Brookes degree after successful completion.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Progression and career directions
- Arts degree progression
- Humanities degree progression
- Law degree progression
- Communication and media progression
- Publishing progression
- Social sciences progression
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Where is this course taught?
The course is taught at Oxford Brookes University's Headington Campus in Oxford.
When can I start?
Published start months are January, September.
Who awards the qualification?
The awarding university is Oxford Brookes University.