The International Foundation Year is for international students who want a well-rounded, supportive introduction to an undergraduate degree at Kingston University London.

Make sense of the world and how we live. Kingston University's Foundation Year in Social Sciences will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your studies to degree level. Studying a Foundation Year in Social Sciences at Kingston University is your first step towards a full degree qualification. You’ll complete the course ready to progress to Year 1 of your chosen honours course. 

Ready to start your journey towards a science honours degree? This Science Foundation Year will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your studies and realise your ambitions. Studying a Foundation Year in Science at Kingston University is your first step towards a full science bachelors degree. You’ll complete the course ready to progress to Year 1 of an honours course.

Set yourself up for success. This Foundation Year in Business at Kingston College will give you the knowledge and skills you need to progress your studies to degree level. Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll develop your professional skills and get to grips with numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law.

We recognise that there are many routes to success at the degree level. Our Computing and Mathematics Foundation Year specifically caters for those who lack the traditional entry qualifications to join the first year of a science degree. You are likely to be someone with either non-computing/maths-based qualifications, someone who has tried computing/maths-based subjects but has yet to realise their potential or you are a mature student, with skills and experience from employment, who wants to return to education.

Are you thinking of returning to education after a break? Do you want to have another go at getting some qualifications? Are you contemplating a different degree, and want to get a flavour of it before committing to three years? This foundation year offers you an entry route into university if you lack A-levels, have A-levels in unrelated subjects, are a mature student or would simply like an introduction to degree-level study.

Do you work in a school, college, alternative provision or in early years setting? Do you work with children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities, or those with differentiated and/or additional needs up to the age of 25 years? This two-year foundation degree explores the requirements of the Special Educational Need and Disability (SEND) Code of Practice and considers the voice and needs of the child or young person.

This Sector-Endorsed Foundation Degree in Early Years (SEFDEY) approved course enables you to combine academic study with learning at your place of work. It's run in collaboration with partner colleges and institutions across London and Surrey, which means you can study at a location that suits you.

This apprenticeship course prepares you to become a qualified nursing associate, enabling you to provide hands-on care and bridge the gap between healthcare support workers and registered nurses. With expert teaching and practical learning, Kingston University is the perfect place to start your healthcare career.

If you know you have potential but want support before starting a degree in Pharmacy or a pharmacy-related degree, then this course could be perfect for you.

This course is ideal if you would like to join one of our engineering honours degrees but need a preparatory period of study. It provides an alternative entry route if you do not meet our standard entry requirements but have the ability to succeed at degree-level study.

The UK's historic built environment is rich and diverse, contributing to our national identity, our quality of life and the country's economy and education. This course offers a unique blend of vocational and academic learning that will greatly enhance your employability within this challenging and rewarding field. The course content is specifically designed to address skill shortages within the conservation industry.

This course is a progression programme and is specifically designed to help meet the growing need for skilled aircraft maintenance engineers. As part of the programme, you will gain the knowledge requirements for the EASA Part 66 B1.1 licence. You will also receive practical hand skills training in the purpose-built basic workshop facilities.

As a nursing associate, you'll deliver hands-on care to patients. You'll work alongside healthcare support workers (holding a care certificate) and fully qualified registered nurses, bridging the existing gap between the two roles.