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Foundation and Pre-Masters Programmes

Study a Foundation or Pre-Masters programme taught by Queen Mary academics and gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress to your chosen degree.

Foundation and Pre-Masters Programmes
  1. Queen Mary University of London
  2. International students
  3. Pathway Programmes

Our Foundation and Pre-Masters students study on Queen Mary's Mile End campus in East London, joining a diverse and welcoming community of students from more than 170 countries.

From day one, you'll have access to our full range of facilities and support services, including libraries, wellbeing services, study spaces, sports facilities and the Students' Union. You'll be part of the Queen Mary community while developing the academic and English language skills needed to progress to your chosen degree.

Explore our pathway programmes below to learn more about entry requirements, progression opportunities and available courses.

 

 

International Foundation Year

Prepare for undergraduate study at Queen Mary and other UK universities, with progression to 100+ degree programmes.
International Foundation Year

Pre-Masters Programmes

Subject-specific preparation for postgraduate study at Queen Mary, combining academic and English language development.
Pre-Masters Programmes

Alternative Pathways

Progress to Queen Mary through a range of pathway programmes delivered with our external partners.
Alternative Pathways
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£3,000 Foundation Scholarships

International Foundation Scholarships are available for September 2026 entry. Eligible offer holders can receive a £3,000 tuition fee discount. Find out more about the scholarships available in your subject area
   
Humanities and Social Sciences Scholarship Science and Engineering Scholarship
The foundation year gave me a strong academic base before starting my bachelor’s degree. These skills helped me focus more on the content of my degree and played an important role in helping me achieve a First-Class degree. I now work as a business analyst at a company providing IT services to banks.
— Ufuk Gueldiken, International Foundation Year and then BSc Business Management at Queen Mary University of London

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#103in the World

(QS World University Rankings 2027)

Top 20UK University Targeted by Employers

(The Graduate Market in 2026)

Contact us

  Can't find the information you're looking for? Email us with your Foundation or Pre-Master's questions.  

foundationprogrammes@qmul.ac.uk

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