International Foundation Programme

What you will study

The International Foundation Programme allows you to develop your English language skills alongside studying a selection of subject modules.

The programme takes a full academic year to complete (September-June) and to pass it you must gain 120 credits.

All students must take two core modules:

Academic English (60 credits)

This module aims to bring your overall level of English to the equivalent minimum of IELTs 6.0 in all skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing).A pass in this module is a requirement to pass the programme and proceed to an undergraduate degree.

A pass in this module is also a legal requirement set by the UKBA in order for you to get a visa for undergraduate study (non EEA nationals).

Academic Skills (20 credits)

This module will teach you the essential academic skills you will need for undergraduate study (eg academic research, project writing and giving presentations) focusing on areas which international students may find different to the academic culture in their own country.

In addition, all students must select two pathway modules (2 x 20 credits). Available subject modules include:

• Business studies
• Information Technology
• Law
• Maths (Level 2, 3)
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Introduction to Design
• Introduction to Structural Analysis and Dynamics
• Foundation Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Preliminary Maths
• Engineering Science
• Construction Science
• Engineering and Business pathways are particularly popular

Some degree courses will enable you to take a variety of subject modules, whereas other degree courses will specify which subject modules they wish you to take.

All subject modules run according to student demand. If the specialist module closest to your degree is not available, you will be advised on the best alternative module(s) to take.