Preparatory Programmes

BU is currently reviewing its Academic Preparatory Programmes to ensure they are as wide-ranging and relevant as possible.

Further information will be published as soon as new programmes are confirmed.

Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme

BU and Kaplan International College Bournemouth are pleased to announce a new Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme for BU offer holders.

Please see the Pre-sessional English for University Study Programme page for more details.

Bournemouth University International Foundation Certificate (BUIFC)

Bournemouth University works in partnership with Kaplan International College Bournemouth to provide international students with the Bournemouth University International Foundation Certificate (BUIFC), and successful progression provides a pathway to a variety of undergraduate degrees at BU.

Other International Foundation Certificates formally recognised by Bournemouth University

We formally recognise the International Foundation Certificates at the following colleges in Bournemouth:

Please note that specific pathways / subjects may need to be studied and successfully completed to gain entry to certain courses at BU. Please contact the International Admissions Team for more details.

Contact us

If you have any questions regarding our preparatory programmes then please contact the International Pathways Administrator using the contact details below:

International Pathways Administrator

Bournemouth University
Marketing & Communications
Melbury House, 1-3 Oxford Road
Bournemouth
Dorset, BH8 8ES
UK

Tel:+44 (0) 1202 961618

Fax: +44 (0) 1202 961609

E-mail: prepprogs@bournemouth.ac.uk

Arrivals and Induction Programme

There is a comprehensive arrivals and induction programme available to you at BU, free of charge, including sessions specifically designed to help international students adjust to UK culture and academic life.

Find out more:

Arrivals and Induction Programme - an introduction to BU, Bournemouth and the UK. Everything you need to know to get started