International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering

Course Overview

The International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering leads to a wide range of undergraduate engineering and science degrees at the University.

This is a 1.5 or 2-semester programme that will be tailored to prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree at Sheffield. Programmes have been developed in collaboration with the University so modules are relevant to your field of study. You will develop the academic and English language skills needed for undergraduate study. Some modules will be compulsory for progression on to specific degree programmes at the University.

General Eligibility

• Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent

• GCSE/IGCSE/O Level: 5 subjects including relevant subjects, grades B or above (students must be 17 or over). New grades 9 - 6 in English and Maths

• IB Diploma Programme: 26 points (IB Certificate accepted, 26 points) (Subject pass level is 3)

• AS levels: 32 points (formerly 100 UCAS points (only A-C grades) (excluding native language)

• A levels: 2 passes at grade C (new tariff 64) or 3 passes at grade D (new tariff 72)

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• • 2 semesters: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 with minimum 5.0 in writing (minimum of 4.0 in other skills), or equivalent

  • 1.5 semesters: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills), or equivalent