The INTO Newcastle Foundation program prepares you for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate course at Newcastle University or at other UK universities. It is designed as a bridge between your secondary school education and undergraduate studies in the UK, and is validated by the University. Progression to Newcastle University is guaranteed, subject to successful completion of the relevant Foundation pathway and meeting the specified grades for entry to your selected degree program.
Five subject-specific pathways prepare you for entry to a wide variety of subjects including degree program in architecture1, business, law, social sciences, humanities, engineering, natural sciences and biological and biomedical sciences. You can only start the architectural pathway in September. The INTO Newcastle Foundation program has two start dates (September and January), which both lead into the first year of an undergraduate degree program.
Newcastle University is one of Britain’s leading academic institutions. As a founding member of the Russell Group, an association of leading research-intensive UK universities, and the biggest research and teaching institution in the North East of England, the University has an outstanding reputation for worldclass research across a wide range of disciplines.
Program Features
The INTO Newcastle Foundation prepares you for direct entry to the first year of an undergraduate course at university. The INTO Newcastle University Foundation program has five pathways in Architecture, Business and Management, Humanities and Social Sciences, Physical Sciences and Engineering, and Biological and Biomedical Sciences, and offers assured progression onto over 120 degree program at Newcastle University.
If you have completed secondary school education in your own country, the INTO Newcastle Foundation program provides academic preparation comparable to UK A-levels and also ensures that you meet the minimum English language requirement for entry to your chosen undergraduate degree program. In some circumstances, you may be able to enrol on the Foundation program in order to change your specialist subject. The program combines academic study, intensive English language preparation, study skills and a cultural orientation.
As well as offering direct entry to a wide range of degree program at Newcastle University, successful completion of the Foundation program (subject to meeting specific academic and English language entry requirements) also prepares you for undergraduate study at other top UK universities.
This is a campus-based, quality-assured academic program that offers, subject to achieving the specified grades for entry, guaranteed progression to the first year of a relevant Newcastle University undergraduate degree program or placement at another UK university. Students studying at the INTO Centre are granted full university status allowing access to all of the University’s excellent facilities and services. INTO offers high levels of personal care and 24-hour support ensuring that you can focus on your studies and achieve your true potential.
If you successfully complete the relevant Foundation program at INTO Newcastle University, and meet the specified grades for entry to your selected degree program, you are guaranteed progression onto the first year of an undergraduate degree program at Newcastle University. Students who complete the Foundation program will also qualify to apply for entry to other universities in the UK.
Subjects and Majors
Foundation in Architecture
Newcastle has one of the largest and most dynamic Architecture school of its kind in Europe. Architecture at Newcastle is ranked ninth in The Times Good University Guide 2009. The School’s teaching program are accredited by and have recognition from:
- The Royal Institute of British Architects
- The Royal Town Planning Institute
- The Institute of Historic Building Conservation
- Architects Registration Board.
This INTO Newcastle foundation program is leading to the degree BA (Hons) Architectural Studies. This is a design-led program involving extensive studio work. Students who do not achieve the level required for entry to Architecture will be considered for the BA (Hons) in Town Planning. There will only be a September intake for the Architecture pathway. Places are limited on this popular program and will be in very high demand, so early application is advised.
When you successfully complete the Foundation program and meet the required English language level, you will qualify for these undergraduate courses at the School of Architecture, Newcastle University:
- Architectural Studies BA
- Town Planning BA
Foundation in Business and Management
This INTO Newcastle foundation route prepares business and management students for single and joint honours degree program in Business and related subjects.
When you successfully complete business and management foundation course and meet the required English language level, you will qualify for undergraduate courses in a broad range of subjects at Newcastle University Business School including:
- Accounting and Finance, BA
- Business Management, BA
- Economics, BA
- Economic and Business Management, BA
- Financial and Business Management, BA
- Law, LLB
- Marketing, BSc
Foundation in Humanities and Social Science
This INTO Newcastle foundation route to undergraduate degree program at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science in areas such as law, media, sociology and politics.
When you successfully complete a Foundation course and meet the required English language level, you will qualify for undergraduate courses in a broad range of subjects at Newcastle University, including:
- Combined Studies, BA
- English language, BA
- Law, LLB
- Linguistics, BA
- Media, Communication and Cultural studies, BA
- Politics, BA
- Politics and Economics, BA
- Politics and Sociology, BA
Foundation in Physical Sciences and Engineering
This INTO Newcastle foundation route prepares you for more than 80 undergraduate degree program in a broad range of subject areas. When you successfully complete the Physical Sciences and Engineering Foundation course and meet the required English language level, you will qualify for these undergraduate courses at Newcastle University
- Accounting, Finance and Economics
- Accounting and Computing Science,BSc
- Accounting and Information Systems, BSc
- Accounting and Mathematics, BSc
- Accounting and Statistics, BSc
- Economics and Information Systems, BSc
- Economics and Mathematics, BSc
- Economics and Statistics, BSc
- Financial Mathematics, BSc
- Chemical Engineering and Advanced Materials
- Chemical Engineering, BEng
- Materials and Process Engineering, BEng
- Chemistry
- Chemistry, BSc
- Chemistry with Management, BSc
- Chemistry with Medicinal Chemistry, BSc
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering, BEng
- Computing Science
- Computing Science, BSc
- Computing Science – Games and Virtual Environment, BSc
- Computing Science – Networked Systems and Internet Technologies, BSc
- Computing Science – Software Engineering, BSc
- Computing Science and Economics, BSc
- Computing Science and Mathematics, BSc
- Computing Science and Statistics, BSc
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Geographic Information Science, BSc
- Geography and Mathematics, BSc
- Geography and Statistics, BSc
- Survey and Mapping Science, BSc
- Information Systems
- Information Systems, BSc
- Information Systems with Accounting, BSc
- Information Systems with Business Studies, BSc
- Information Systems with Management, BSc
- Marine Engineering and Technology
- Marine Engineering, BEng
- Marine Technology, BEng
- Naval Architecture, BEng
- Offshore Engineering, BEng
- Small Craft Technology, BEng
- Mathematics
- Mathematics, BSc
- Mathematics, MMath
- Mathematics with Statistics, BSc
- Mathematics with Management, BSc
- Mathematics with Psychology, BSc
- Mechanical and Systems Engineering
- Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, MEng
- Mechanical and Design Engineering, MEng
- Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, MEng
- Mechanical and Materials Engineering, MEng
- Mechanical Engineering, BEng
- Psychology
- Psychology and Statistics, BSc
Foundation in Biological and Biomedical Sciences
This INTO Newcastle route is the recommended pathway for students planning to take honours degree program in subject areas ranging from Agriculture to Pharmacology.
When you successfully complete a Foundation course and meet the required English language level, you will qualify for undergraduate courses in a broad range of subjects at Newcastle University, including:
- Agri-Business Management, BSc
- Agriculture, BSc
- Agronomy, BSc
- Animal Production Science, BSc
- Animal Science (Companion Animal Studies), BSc
- Animal Science (Livestock Technology), BSc
- Applied Biology, BSc
- Biochemistry, BSc
- Biochemistry with immunology, BSc
- Biology, BSc
- Biology and Chemistry, BSc
- Biology and Psychology, BSc
- Biomedical Sciences, BSc
- Biomedical Sciences with Management, BSc
- Biotechnology, BSc
- Environmental Science, BSc
- Farm Business Management, BSc
- Food and Human Nutrition, BSc
- Genetics, BSc
- Human Genetics, BSc
- Marine Biology, BSc
- Medical Microbiology and Immunology, BSc
- Natural Sciences, BSc
- Pharmacology, BSc
- Physiological Sciences, BSc
- Psychology, BSc
- Rural Resource Management, BSc
- Rural Studies, BSc
- Zoology, BSc