Programme Structure
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is industry-focused and delivered over 2 academic terms. It provides you with a combination of academically oriented English language skills in the first semester and a specialised study pathway in the second.
You can take either a 6 or 12 month long programme depending on your career plans and study needs.
6 Months
Starting your programme in February enables you to complete it in an intensive 6 months. Here you can see how:
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Semester 1: February – May (3 months)
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Semester 2: June – August (3 months)
12 Months
Starting your programme in October enables you to complete the course in 12 months. Here you can see how:
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Semester 1: October – April (6 months)
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Semester 2: May – October (6 months)
SEMESTER 1
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English for Academic Purposes
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Business and Management
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Economics
SEMESTER 2
Business and Management Pathway
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English for Academic Purposes
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Core Math
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Marketing
SEMESTER 2
Finance and Accounting Pathway
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English for Academic Purposes
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Core Math
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Accounting
SEMESTER 2
Law and Social Sciences Pathway
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English for Academic Purposes
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Politics and Government
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Law
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Our EAP runs across both semesters. Providing you with the highest possible standard of applied English skills, this programme ensures you are fully prepared to write and communicate in English to UK undergraduate level.
Assessment
Assessments for the IFP programme comprise of essays, reports, assignments, oral examinations and a variety of written assessments. 20% of the programme is allocated to coursework (including four assignments per subject module), while 80% is dedicated to the examination (one per subject module).
To ensure that your English language skills are of the required standard for your chosen UK undergraduate degree, you will be tested through regular internal assessments, including mock IELTS-based tests. Your final grades for these modules will be determined by an end of course IELTS examination or equivalent.
