Foundation Programme For International Students Level 4

Foundation Programme For International Students Level 4

Quick Facts
Course Code
LL7X01A09
Start
25/09/2009
Course Level
Level X
Days/Time
4 days a week
Course Length
1 year

Where is the course? Centre for Lifelong Learning (28-42 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, London N4 2DG)

What is this course about? The Foundation Programme is awarded by City University and is taught at City and Islington College. It combines academic study and English language preparation. Successful completion of the Foundation Programme will guarantee you entry onto degrees at City University in Actuarial Science, Business, Computing, Economics, Engineering and Law.

Who is this course for?
The Foundation Programme is for overseas, non-EU students whose high school qualifications are not recognised for direct entry to the degree programme at City University, London.

What do I need to get on the course?
To be eligible for the Foundation Programme:
• You should have achieved good high school marks
• You should have an English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 5.5 if you wish to progress onto a degree in Actuarial Science, Business and Management, or Law, and IELTS 5.0 for other degree programmes

If you do not have access to IELTS, City University may administer its own language test, subject to certain conditions.

What will I study?
In the first semester you will take compulsory core modules in Academic Study and Research Skills, English Language and Communication, Information and Communication Technology, and Mathematics. You will also take a subject-specific elective module depending on your chosen degree programme: Economics for students who wish to progress onto a Business or Economics degree; Science, Technology and Applications for those wishing to progress onto a Computing or Engineering degree; and Law for those who wish to progress onto a Law degree.

In the second semester, you will continue with the first three core modules, and your first elective module. You will also start a second elective module relevant to your degree programme: Quantitative Methods for Business for Business and Economics students; Mathematics for Engineers.for Computing or Engineering students; and Sources of Law for Law students

Assessment is through a combination of coursework and exams.

What qualification will I get? You will get a transcript or record of achievement which will show your marks for each module you have taken

What can I do after the course? Successful completion of the Foundation Programme guarantees progression onto one of the following undergraduate programmes at City University: Actuarial Science, Business and Management, Economics, Engineering (excluding Civil Engineering), Informatics and Mathematics or Law.

How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS or directly using the following codes:

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· N000 - Business courses

· L190 - Economics courses

· H000 - Engineering and Mathematics courses

· G920 - Informatics or Computing courses

· M101 - Law courses

· L245 - International Politics courses

For more information go onto the City University Website

How much does the course cost? There are no concessionary fees available on this course.

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