Foundation

Why Foundation at RUL

Each integrated Foundation program builds the academic foundation and practical skills needed before entering a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete the preparatory year transition directly onto their chosen undergraduate course—a seamless pathway that particularly benefits those without direct entry qualifications, offering an additional year to develop both confidence and communication abilities alongside essential disciplinary knowledge.

Fashion Design

The Fashion Design BA (Hons) with Foundation guides students through the complete creative process while helping them develop a personal design identity. Working in professional studios equipped with laser cutters, 3D printers, and specialist software, they create commercial-ready collections. Partnership with Esce-Tex introduces ethical supply chains and zero-waste cutting, while the third year culminates in a professional showcase before industry professionals and press.

International Business

Through case studies spanning multiple industries, International Business BA (Hons) with Foundation students explore how global companies thrive. Practical simulations—including launching a mock startup—teach them to build scalable businesses and develop growth strategies. The program covers EMEA, APAC, and emerging markets like BRIC and MINT, with second-year students learning a new language and spending a semester abroad to apply their skills.

Luxury Hospitality

Created with The Savoy and The Peninsula London, Luxury Hospitality Management BA (Hons) with Foundation blends theory with practice from the first semester. Students work two days weekly in five-star hotels, building networks while applying classroom knowledge. The final year features a major project combining written analysis with practical application, helping them develop decision-making abilities and adaptability within this exclusive industry.

Media and Communications

Media and Communications BA (Hons) with Foundation examines how media shapes social, cultural, and political landscapes. Creative workshops teach content creation for emerging platforms like Web3 and the metaverse using professional equipment from Red, Sony, and Black Magic. Studying in London—one of three global media capitals—means guest lectures from Meta, Google, and Harrods, plus visits to BBC and The Guardian, while students build portfolios through real client briefs.

Psychology at Regent’s University London

Psychology BA (Hons) with Foundation offers an engaging environment where diverse perspectives—from traditional science to philosophy and postmodernism—converge. As a BA program, it emphasizes career-ready skills over pure research. Students receive strong support from psychologists and academics within a flexible learning network, working on practical cases from day one and applying psychology across contexts ranging from HR to marketing.