Degree courses with an integrated foundation year

Find out which undergraduate courses are available as progression options for UK foundation year students.

If you are an international student, find more information about the International Foundation Year and its progression courses.

This list is for 2026 entry and is subject to change each academic year.

Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year

You’ll take the Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year route to progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:

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C

D

E

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G

H

I

J

L

M

If the course you are interested in is not listed, you are welcome to email the Admissions team at artsfy@leeds.ac.uk to see if it may be available to study.

Business Studies with Foundation Year

You’ll take the Business Studies with Foundation Year route to progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:

If the course you are interested in is not listed, you are welcome to email the Admissions team at bm@leeds.ac.uk to see if it may be available to study.

Gateway Year to Medicine

You’ll take the Gateway Year to Medicine route. This course allows progression to the Medicine and Surgery MBChB course only.

Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year

You’ll take the Interdisciplinary Science with Foundation Year route to progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:

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B

C

D

E

F

G

H

M

If the course you are interested in is not listed, you are welcome to email the Admissions team at isf@leeds.ac.uk to see if it may be available to study.

If you wish to progress to a course in the School of Dentistry or School of Medicine, the application deadline is earlier than for other courses. See the Admissions guidance for courses in the Lifelong Learning Centre for further information.

Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education

You’ll take the part-time Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education route to progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:

If you wish to progress to  course in the School of Dentistry or School of Medicine, the application deadline is earlier than for other courses. See the Admissions guidance for courses in the Lifelong Learning Centre for further information.

Social Science (foundation year)

You’ll take the Social Science (foundation year) route to progress onto the following undergraduate degrees:

Studies in Science with Foundation Year

You’ll take the Studies in Science with Foundation Year route to progress to the following undergraduate degrees:

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

M

If the course you are interested in is not listed, you are welcome to email the Admissions team at isf@leeds.ac.uk to see if it may be available.