CEG London Foundation Campus
About CEG London Foundation Campus?
Situated at Birkbeck College, in the heart of the University of London, you are encouraged to develop the tools for success on degree programmes at the best UK universities, primarily geared for the top university of London Colleges and offers foundation programmes in partnership with the following 8 University of London Colleges: Birkbeck, University of London, Goldsmiths, University of London, Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Education, University of London, Royal Holloway, University of London, Royal Veterinary College, University of London, The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London, Heythrop College, University of London.
The courses on offer are intense but rewarding and aim to challenge you into developing the personal attributes demanded by the admissions tutors of internationally renowned, research-led University of London Colleges.
Key advantages include:
Progress to University of London Colleges with the UK’s leading pre-university provider.
Eight University of London College partners who welcome applications from our students
A proven track record of providing excellent HE support and advice to help students progress to the best universities in the UK
Study in world-class facilities in the heart of academic London, next to other University of London Colleges such as IOE, SOAS and UCL.
Why Study at London Foundation Campus
Why study at Foundation Campus
The International foundation campus offers international students, on-campus degree preparation for undergraduate and, postgraduate courses and is part of the university. The preparatory courses will provide, you with the necessary academic skills and English language, tutoring to undertake a degree at the University of Sussex.
Qualifications around the world do not always match with UK qualifications and quite often to gain entry into a top rated university, students need to follow a pathway.
There are several stages to a pathway.
An Undergraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages (Stages 1-4) of study which on successful completion results in the award of a Bachelor's Degree. A Postgraduate Pathway is a single course which is comprised of a series of stages of study (Stages 1 - 2) which on successful completion results in the award of a Master's Degree.
International Foundation Programme (IFP) or Stage1 - A pre degree programme for students who do not meet university entry requirements. Successful completion leads to progression to year 1 of a UK bachelor degree. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language.
International Diploma Programme (IDP) - Stage 2 (International Year One) - Designed for students who fail to meet the entry requirements for drirect entry, but who are still capable of studying at that level. Successful completion leads to the 2nd year of a UK bachelor degree programme. The course includes both academic subjects as well as English Language. Stages 3 and 4 comprise of the 2nd and 3rd year of an honours degree.
Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP) or Pre Masters - is a 3 month, 6 month or 9 month programme for students who have a 1st degree, but whose degrees are not equivalent to a UK degree and who are lacking in English language proficiency. The additional learning is required in order to follow onto a master degree. The offer is made with a conditional of progression upon successful completion. Successful completion leads to the master degree which in the UK is normally 9 months.
English Language - A pressional English Language programme is available for those who fail to meet the mnimum English Language requirements. Please note visa regulations may differ in the cae of English Language entry.
About Brikbeck College
Birkbeck, University of London: Established in 1823, Birkbeck is a world-class research and teaching institution with a long history of offering the highest quality university education. The College is a multi-faculty institution offering over 200 full-time undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.
Research excellence
Research in 11 subject areas at Birkbeck is rated as ‘internationally excellent’ and ‘world leading’.
Over 90% of Birkbeck academics are research-active and many are renowned world-class experts in their fields.
The Queen’s Anniversary Prize for excellence in higher education research was awarded in 2006. This research was undertaken by Birkbeck’s Centre for Brain and Cognitive Development – a leading centre for neuropsychological research.
Teaching excellence
Ranked in the top 1% in the world in the Times Higher Education World University 2013-2014 Rankings.
Ranked number 1 by students (National Student Surveys 2005-2012).
The highest recommendation of broad confidence in its academic standards from the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for higher education has been awarded to Birkbeck.
Birkbeck is internationally recognised for excellence in the following subject areas:
Arts, Law, Business, Economics and Informatics, Social Science, History and Philosophy, Science
About Goldsmiths College
Goldsmiths, University of London: Goldsmiths is internationally known for creativity and innovation – a reputation backed up by the highest academic standards, and over a century’s membership of the University of London.
9th for world-leading research, shown by the top 4* grade (RAE 2008).
More than half of the research has been judged as ‘world-leading’ and ‘internationally excellent’ (RAE 2008).
Cutting-edge facilities in design, TV and radio studios, psychology labs and music and drama spaces.
Wide range of combined degrees offered.
Located across the River Thames in south- east London, 5 minutes from London Bridge by train.
Goldsmiths is internationally recognised for excellence in the following subject areas:
Sociology and Anthropology, Media and Communications, Computing, Politics and International Studies, Psychology
About Queen Mary College
Queen Mary University of London: Queen Mary is one of the UK’s leading research-focused higher education institutions. With around 17,840 students and 4,000 staff, it is one of the largest University of London colleges.
A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities
Queen Mary fosters world - class research, 11th for Research in the UK (2008 RAE Rankings).
Ranked 114th in the world in the Times Higher Education World University 2013- 2014 Rankings.
Queen Mary graduates are in the top 10 for the highest starting salaries according to The Sunday Times.
Considered one of the world’s most culturally diverse institutions, Queen Mary’s student body represents over 130 nationalities, which provides over 30% of the student population.
Extensive scholarship scheme in the Faculty of Science & Engineering.
Queen Mary has 2,000 rooms of award-winning accommodation on London’s only fully integrated campus.
Consistently ranked as one of the leading London Universities for the overall student experience.
Queen Mary is internationally recognised for excellence in the following subject areas:
Business, Economics, Finance and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering and Sciences, Life Sciences
About the Insitute of Education, IOE
Institute of Education, University of London: The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is a world-class centre of excellence for courses in education and social sciences. They are ranked first in the world for education (QS World Rankings 2014), first in the UK for education research (RAE 2008) and have been shortlisted for the 'University of the Year' award at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2014.
The UCL Institute of Education (IOE) is ranked first in the world for education (QS World University Subject Ranking 2014) and first in the UK for education research (Research Assessment Exercise).
The Institute of Education was founded in 1902 and has established itself as a world-leading education institution. In December 2014, the IOE became a School of UCL and is now the UCL Institute of Education. As such, the IOE is now part of one of the world’s leading multi-faculty institution ranked 5th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2014).
Located in the heart of central London, the IOE is a global hub of ideas and debate in education and related social sciences and has a true commitment to research and teaching excellence. Our world-renowned academic staff conduct research for governments, ministries, schools and universities, meaning that the Institute’s expertise continually influences and shapes educational policy across the world.
The IOE is the number one choice for education professionals from around the world to develop themselves and their careers. We enjoy some of the highest employability ratings compared to all UK universities with 93% of our postgraduates in employment or further study six months after graduation.
The IOE is:
Ranked number 1 in the world for education (QS Education Rankings 2014)
Ranked number 1 for education research in the UK (Research Assessment Exercise)
Shortlisted for the ‘University of the Year’ award at the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2014
High employability ratings with 93% of postgraduates in employment/further study six months after graduation
Central London location
About Royal Holloway College
Royal Holloway, University of London: Royal Holloway is one of the top research-intensive institutions in the UK and is internationally recognised for excellent research and teaching across the arts, sciences, social sciences and management.
Ranked 12th in the UK overall and 102nd in the world in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-14.
The top university in the UK for ‘International Outlook’, recognising the multi-national student population and outlook as a global university. Home to a culturally diverse community of 9,000 students from over 130 countries.
One of the world’s most beautiful campuses located just 19 miles from central London.
Rated as the safest university in the London area (Complete University Guide 2013).
Guaranteed place in halls of residence for all first year undergraduates who select Royal Holloway as their firm UCAS choice.
Royal Holloway is internationally recognised for excellence in the following subject areas:
Management and Economics, Arts and Social Sciences, Science
About Royal Veterinary College
Royal Veterinary College, University of London:Founded in 1791, the Royal Veterinary College (RVC), University of London, is the UK’s largest, oldest and only independent veterinary school and a highly-ranked centre for bioscience degrees and research. It was the driving force behind the establishment of the UK's veterinary profession and ever since then it has been at the forefront of teaching, research and practice in veterinary and biological sciences.
Based in Camden (London) and on a 575-acre site in Hertfordshire, its two campuses offer a friendly, supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities for teaching and learning.
The broad range of programmes (Biological Sciences, Bioveterinary Sciences, Veterinary Medicine and Veterinary Nursing) are of international appeal and attract students who go on to become practising veterinarians, animal and human health scientists, veterinary nurses and leaders in industry and government.
The RVC’s Bioveterinary Sciences course was the first of its kind in the UK and is consistently ranked within the top 10 of UK Biosciences courses.
The Bioveterinary Sciences courses are accredited and recognised by the Society of Biology and received 100% student satisfaction ratings in 2011 and 2012.
The RVC owns the London BioScience Innovation Centre (LBIC), London’s largest bioscience incubator, which is home to over 40 biotechnology and life science companies – from small start-ups to more established players
In 2013, the RVC achieved the unique distinction of being the only veterinary school in the world to hold full accreditation from
American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE),
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and Australasian Veterinary Boards Council Inc (AVBC).
93% of graduates find employment/further study within six months of graduating.
About The Courtauld Insititute of Art
The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London: The Courtauld Institute of Art is one of the world’s leading centres for the study of art history and conservation. It prides itself on offering a truly memorable learning experience. Study in the spectacular Somerset House in the heart of London, on the banks of the Thames.
The Courtauld Gallery is home to one of the finest small art museums in the world and an innovative programme of exhibitions.
One of the largest History of Art departments in the UK.
Distinctive small group teaching (12:1 staff/student ratio).
Renowned for breadth and depth of coverage – from antiquity to the contemporary and geographical range extends to early
Christian Byzantium, early modern Persia and contemporary China.
Research-led approach to teaching - 80% of The Courtauld’s research is recognised as either world leading or internationally excellent (RAE 2008).
94% of students are satisfied with the teaching they have received (NSS 2012).
97% of graduates are in employment and/or further study within six months of graduating (HESA 2011/2012).
The Courtauld has over 5,000 alumni, many of whom fulfil key roles as museum directors, curators, academics, conservators, critics, journalists, and various roles in the commercial art world. They include directors of the British Museum, the Tate, the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York), and the National Gallery of Canada.
About Heythrop College
Heythrop College, University of London: Heythrop College is the specialist Philosophy and Theology College of the University of London. Established in 1614, it is the oldest College of the University of London, and one of the oldest higher education (HE) establishments in the UK.
Originally founded by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), Heythrop retains a modern Catholic ethos, and offers an educational experience that respects all faiths and perspectives.
With just under 1,000 students, it is a College where the scale is human and not impersonal, and through the teaching and learning they are able to attend to the needs of the individual.
The only public HE institution outside of Oxford or Cambridge to offer one-to-one tutorials.
Small class sizes to facilitate learning through discussion, and students will be known by name to members of academic teaching staff who will assist in their studies
The specialist nature of the College ensures students have access to an unrivalled variety of modules from within the fields of philosophy, theology, religion, ethics and interreligious relations
Each of the academics are specialists in their field and together they are one of the largest faculties of Philosophy and Theology in the country
92% of students are satisfied with the teaching quality, well above the national average of 86% in the National Student Satisfaction Survey
Located in the beautiful Kensington Square in one of the most exclusive areas of London, the College offers onsite accommodation and immediate access to a bustling high street and Hyde Park
Graduates possess skills which are extremely attractive to employers in a wide range of industries. Students learn to think critically and analytically about challenging ideas and to solve problems in a variety of novel ways. Heythrop graduates have gone on to become lawyers, journalists, teachers, NGO and business professionals in a vast number of different sectors.
Pathway Programmes
International Foundation Programme (IFP)
(9 Month Programme)
Art, Design and Media
Business, Economics, Finance and Management
Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Law, Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Sciences
International Diploma Programme (IDP)
(Hons Yr 1 - 9 month programme)
Business, Economics, Finance and Management
Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP)
(3 Month, 6 month and Months)
Business, Economics, Finance and Management
Life Sciences
Progression Degrees
The foundation Campus has a large number of progression degrees. Here are some examples:
Undergraduate
Art, Design and Media: BA (Hons) Film and Media, BA (Hons) Theatre and Drama Studies
Business, Economics, Finance and Management: BA (Hons) Accounting and Management, BA (Hons) Management, BSc (Econ) Financial Economics, BSc (Hons) Accounting, BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management with Finance, BSc (Hons) Accounting with Finance, BSc (Hons) Business, BSc (Hons) Computing, BSc (Hons) Economic and Social Policy, BSc (Hons) Economics and Business, BSc (Hons) Financial Economics with Accounting, Computing, Engineering and Sciences: BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Law, Humanities and Social Sciences: BA (Hons) Arts and Humanities, BA (Hons) Classical Studies, BA (Hons) Classics, BA (Hons) Contemporary History and Politics, BA (Hons) English, BA (Hons) French Studies, BA (Hons) German, BA (Hons) Global Politics and International Relations, BA (Hons) History, BA (Hons) History and Archaeology, BA (Hons) History and International Relations, BA (Hons) History of Art, BA (Hons) Iberian and Latin American Studies (Spanish OR Portuguese), BA (Hons) Journalism and Media, BA (Hons) Language and Film/Media (French, German, Portuguese, Spanish), BA (Hons) Language and Global Politics (French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish), BA (Hons) Language and History (French, German, Portuguese, Spanish), BA (Hons) Language and Management (French, German, Portuguese, Spanish), BA (Hons) Language and Politics (French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish), BA (Hons) Linguistics and Language, BA (Hons) Modern Languages (French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish), BA (Hons) Philosophy, BA (Hons) Politics and Government, BA (Hons) Politics, Philosophy and History, BA (Hons) Psychosocial Studies, BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Social Science, LLB (Hons) Law, Life Sciences: BA (Hons) Archaeology, BSc (Hons) Biomedicine, BSc (Hons) Chemical and Molecular Biology, BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons) Environmental Management, BSc (Hons) Geography, BSc (Hons) Geology, BSc (Hons) Planetary Science with Astronomy
Postgraduate
Art, Design and Media: MA Creative Producing (for Theatre and Live Performance), MA Creative Writing, MA Cultural and Critical Studies, MA Culture, Diaspora, Ethnicity, MA Film Curating, MA Film, Television and Screen Media, MA Film, Television and Screen Media (European Pathway), MA History of Art, MA History of Art with Photography, MA Japanese Creative Industries Studies, MA Japanese Cultural Studies, MA Journalism, MA Museum Cultures, MA Screenwriting, MA Text and Performance, MA Victorian Studies, MA World Cinema, MFA Theatre Directing, Business, Economics, Finance and Management: MA Arts Policy and Management: MA Arts Policy and Management, MSc Accounting and Financial Management, MSc Business Innovation with E-Business, MSc Business Innovation with Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, MSc Business Innovation with International Technology Management, MSc Business Technologies, MSc Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, MSc Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability, MSc Economics, MSc Education, Power and Social Change, MSc Finance, MSc Financial Economics, MSc Financial Engineering, MSc Financial Risk Management, MSc Human Resource Development and Consultancy, MSc Human Resource Management, MSc International Business, MSc International Business and Development, MSc International Business and the European Union, MSc International Management, MSc International Marketing, MSc Investment Management, MSc Management, MSc Management Consultancy and Organisational Change, MSc Management in the Public Sector, MSc Management with Business Innovation, MSc Management with Business Strategy and the Environment, MSc Management with Corporate Governance and Business Ethics, MSc Management with Creative Industries, MSc Management with Human Resource Management, MSc Management with International Business, MSc Management with International Business and Development, MSc Management with Marketing, MSc Management with Sport Management, MSc Marketing, MSc Marketing Communications, MSc Sport Management, MSc Sport Management and Marketing, MSc Sport Management and the Business of Football, MSc Sport Management, Governance and Policy, MSc Sport Marketing, Computing, Engineering and Sciences: MA Cognition and Computation, MA Medical Humanities, MSc Computing Creative Industries, MSc Management Creative Industries, MSc Advanced Computing Technologies, MSc Applied Statistics, MSc Cognition and Computation, MSc Computer Science, MSc Computing for the Financial Services, MSc Information Systems and Management, MSc Information Technology, MSc Mathematics, MSc Medical Leadership, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences: LLM / MA Human Rights, LLM Constitutional Politics, Law and Theory, LLM International Economic Law, LLM International Economic Law, Justice and Development, LLM Law General, LLM Law, Democracy, and Human Welfare: Global Perspectives, LLM Qualifying Law Degree, MA / LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, MA Applied Linguistics, MA Classical Civilisation, MA Classics, MA Comparative Literature, MA Contemporary History and Politics, MA Contemporary Literature and Culture, MA Developmental Sciences, MA Early Modern History, MA European History, MA Historical Research, MA History of Ideas, MA History of the British Isles, MA Intercultural Communication for Business and Professions, MA Language Teaching, MA Medieval History, MA Medieval Literature and Culture, MA Modern and Contemporary Literature, MA Philosophy, MA Psychoanalysis, History, Culture, MA Psychosocial Studies, MA Renaissance Studies, MA Romantic Studies, MA Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Cultural Studies, MA TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, MA World History, MSc Accelerated Distance Learning Organizational Behaviour, MSc Career Management and Coaching, MSc Children, Youth and International Development, MSc Development Studies, MSc Development Studies and Social Anthropology, MSc Developmental Sciences, MSc European Politics and Policy, MSc Global Governance and Emerging Powers, MSc Global Politics, MSc Government, Policy and Politics, MSc International Security and Global Governance, MSc Learning Technologies, MSc Middle East in Global Politics: Islam, Conflict and Development, MSc Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict, MSc Occupational Psychology, MSc Occupational Psychology, MSc Organizational Behaviour
Entry Requirements
International Foundation Programme (IFP)
Academic: Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate with good grades
English: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.0, for 3-term UFP *
University of London International Foundation Programme (IFP)
Academic: HSC with very good grades
English: IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing, with no other elements less than 5.0)
International Diploma Programme (IDP)
Academic: Senior School Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate with excellent grades
English: 5.5, with minimum 5.5 for writing and no other element less than 5.0*
Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP)
Academic: Successful completion of Bachelor's degree or equivalent, from a recognised university.
English:
3 terms – from 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.5
2 terms – from 6.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 6.0
1 term – from 6.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 6.5*
*Extended Programmes:
Extended English Language Programmes
A one term extended programme is available for students who fail to meet the minimum IELTS or equivalent requirement.
Academic requirements as given above remain the same.
The minim IELTS requirement is as follows:
International Foundation Programme (IFP): IELTS 4.0 (4 terms including 3 term foundation)
International Diploma Programme (IDP): Not Available
International Diploma Programme (IDP): Not Available
Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP): IELTS 4.5 ( 4 terms including 3 term Masters Foundation)
Masters Qualifying Programme (MQP): IELTS 4.0 ( 5 terms including 3 term Masters Foundation)
Dates and Prices
Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)
Dates Per term Annually (3 terms)
22 September 2014 – 05 June 2015
£4,750
£14,250
12 January 2015 – 14 August 2015
£4,750
£14,250
21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016
£4,950
£14,850
11 January 2016 - 19 August 2016
£4,950
£14,850
University of London International Foundation Programme (IFP)
Dates Annually (3 terms)
22 September 2014 – 05 June 2015 £16,500
21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016 £16,500
All programmes are subject to a £100 registration fee and a £2,400 refundable deposit.
International Diploma Programme (IDP)
Dates Per term Annually (3 terms)
22 September 2014 – 05 June 2015 £4,750 £14,250
12 January 2015 – 14 August 2015 £4,750 £14,250
21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016 £4,950 £14,850
11 January 2016 – 19 August 2016 £4,950 £14,850
Master's Foundation Programme (MFP)
No. of terms Programme dates Tuition fees per programme Progressing to Master’s degree starting in
3 12 January 2015 – 14 August 2015 £14,250 Sep 2015
2 12 January 2015 – 05 June 2015 £9,500 Sep 2015
2 30 March 2015 – 14 August 2015 £9,500 Sep 2015
1 30 March 2015 – 05 June 2015 £4,750 Sep 2015
1 15 June 2015 – 14 August 2015 £4,750 Sep 2015
3 21 September 2015 – 03 June 2016 £14,850 Sep 2016
3 11 January 2016 – 19 August 2016 £14,850 Sept 2016
2 11 January 2016 – 03 June 2016 £9,900 Sept 2016
2 29 March 2016 – 19 August 2016 £9,900 Sept 2016
1 29 March 2016 – 03 June 2016 £4,950 Sept 2016
1 13 June 2016 – 19 August 2016 £4,950 Sept 2016
All programmes are subject to a £100 registration fee and a £2,400 refundable deposit.