LIBF: recognised for education excellence
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Transform ambitions into reality, on your terms
Flexible and accessible entry
Our Foundation Year courses make higher education within reach, regardless of your background. We ask for 3 GCSEs or 12 months professional experience.
Seamless academic transition
Move seamlessly from a Foundation Year to a full undergraduate degree, without the need for an Access to Higher Education course or A levels.
Foundations for success
Equip yourself with fundamental knowledge in your Foundation Year, while developing essential study skills and the confidence to study at degree-level.
Get your online degree digital prospectus
You’ll find everything you need to know about studying an online degree with us in our digital prospectus. To receive your personalised prospectus, please fill out the form below with a valid email address.
Once you've submitted the form, keep an eye on your inbox for your prospectus to arrive via email.
Begin your academic journey with confidence
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Thinking of stepping into the world of higher education? Start with LIBF’s Foundation Year courses: your gateway to success.
Begin your path to a full degree with accessible entry requirements: achieve your dream even if you’re starting from scratch.
Develop key academic skills and knowledge for higher education, so you can transition smoothly into degrees in AI, Business Management, or Cyber Security.
Launch into a degree designed for the future workplace and develop skills employers value.
Get support at every step with personal tutors, study coaches, and career experts. And your AI study assistant is on hand 24/7.
Fit learning around your life, wherever you are. Choose from full or part-time study and start any day you choose.
Start any day, access study materials online any time and take your exams 24/7, any day of the year.
Begin your success story with an LIBF Foundation Year
Start dates and duration
Study full-time over 4 years or part-time over 5.5 or 8 years.
Start any day of the year.
Entry requirements
GCSEs: 3 subjects at a minimum grade of 4 (C) or above, including Maths and English.
Or a minimum of 12 months professional experience.
Scholarships and student loans
As a UK resident, you may be eligible for the student tuition fee loan.
If you're self-funding (without a student loan), you can apply for a £1,200 LIBF Scholarship
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Business and management
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Unlock the advantages of a foundation year
Fast-track your career
With degrees built for the modern job landscape and access to career coaches and global job opportunities, we don’t just prepare you for the world – we propel you into it.
Pay a fixed price, flexibly
Interest-free payments your way: monthly, annually, or upfront with a discount. The price stays the same if you choose full or part-time offering freedom without the financial burden.
Easy direct application
Applying is easy in just 3 simple steps: apply, sign, start your course! We’ll support you throughout your application – and throughout your studies.
Start your journey with confidence
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Set the foundation for your educational success. With LIBF’s Foundation Year courses, you get:
Flexible study schedules that fit your life, allowing you to pursue your dreams without compromising your commitments.
Accessible pathways to full degree courses, no matter where you start, transforming your dreams into achievable goals.
Comprehensive skill-building for academic excellence, ensuring you’re fully prepared to tackle the challenges of higher education.
Embrace your potential and start your journey towards a degree today with LIBF.
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