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International Foundation Programme: Business, Law and Social Sciences

Sheffield Hallam University

Foundation degree

In Sheffield ()

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

Course description
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed to support international and EU (non-UK) students to meet the academic and English language entry qualifications required for our undergraduate degrees. On successful completion, you are qualified to progress onto your chosen undergraduate degree.
Our TESOL Centre was established in 1980 and offers pre-sessional and in-sessional language teaching for all degree levels. TESOL language courses are accredited by the British Council.
The IFP is delivered at the heart of our city campus. You learn from Sheffield Hallam lecturers from the TESOL Centre and our academic departments. Your tutors are all highly-experienced at teaching international students at all study levels. The course is designed to give you the best possible start to your undergraduate studies.
At the beginning of the course, you concentrate on improving your English language, alongside an introduction to business, law and social sciences. As the course progresses, you focus more on the subject areas, while continuing to develop your English language skills. This approach helps you develop the language skills required to study the subject modules. You receive regular feedback throughout the course to support your personal development. By the end of the IFP, you have the academic and study skills so you feel comfortable with studying at degree-level at Sheffield Hallam University.
In addition to the core modules, your timetable includes taster lectures in your chosen subject area, along with social and cultural activities to help you adjust to studying at Sheffield Hallam and living in the UK. Activities include visits and events organised by our International Experience Team, the opportunity to participate in our mentoring support scheme, career talks and subject-specific peer study group meetings. This helps you to build your confidence, improves your use of English and is a great opportunity to make friends.
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About this course

The Business, Law and Social Sciences route offers international and EU (non-UK) students the opportunity to prepare for a range of over 50 degrees at Sheffield Hallam University including • business • law • hospitality • tourism • finance • journalism • built environment • psychology. You develop the academic and English language skills required for undergraduate study so you are fully-prepared to start your studies with confidence.

Entry requirements
2017 entry requirements
English language requirements
To enrol on the course, you need an IELTS certificate from an approved centre. You can apply for the International Foundation Programme while you are waiting for your results.
For September entry, an overall IELTS 4.5 is required, with a minimum of 4.0 in all skills.
For January entry, an overall IELTS 5.0 is required, with a minimum of 4.5 in all skills.
Academic entry requirements
Good high school graduation grades which include Maths.
You must be 18 years old when you enrol on the course. September...

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Subjects

  • English Language
  • IT Law
  • Business Law
  • Teaching
  • English
  • International
  • Law
  • University
  • TESOL

Course programme

Course structure

Full-time

Start date - September and January

Typical modules may include

For September start only

Learning English for academic purposes
During the first term (September to December) you focus on developing your English language skills to gain the level required to study the English and academic modules in terms two and three. Skills include: reading, writing listening, speaking, academic English, oral presentations, discussions and seminar participation, and listening and taking notes.

For January and September start

English for your subject
This module develops your knowledge of English for academic purposes which is required for undergraduate study. You are introduced to and develop your understanding of study and note-taking skills.

English for university
You improve and develop your English language ability in reading, writing, listening and speaking, to achieve the levels required for entry onto your chosen degree.

Academic skills for university
This hands-on module allows you to conduct a small, real-life research project on a topic of interest. This allows you to gain some of the key research and language skills for degree-level study at Sheffield Hallam University.

Introduction to business studies
Using case studies and up-to-date examples, you will learn what a business is, what business functions are and how they integrate within the business environment. You be introduced to theories, key terms and subject-specific vocabulary, which you will apply to real life business scenarios.

Introduction to law
You will learn about the common law system and theory which you will apply to real life scenarios. You will be introduced to key terms and subject-specific vocabulary which you will learn how to use and apply to your studies. The module also includes a visit to Sheffield Courts so you can observe UK law in action.

Introduction to social sciences
You study theory and research in three areas of social sciences: psychology, sociology and politics. You will be introduced to key terms and subject-specific vocabulary which you will learn how to use and apply to your studies.

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