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The International Foundation Programme has been specifically developed for international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree but do not possess British A-Level qualifications (Year 13) or equivalent or who need to improve their English language proficiency. You may have just finished, or be about to finish, your studies in high school and be looking for a programme that will provide you with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed for undergraduate study and develop your study skills. The programme offers two routes.
You must be at least 18 years of age at the start of this course and provide evidence of successful educational achievement in your country of origin (equivalent to a Year 12 Leaving Certificate).
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Critical Analysis and Systematic Thinking for Higher Education
Developing Academic Study Skills
English Grammar and Pronunciation
Literature Review
Additional compulsory modules on Route A:
English for Specific Academic Purposes
General English 1
General English 2
Introduction to Subject/Discipline Studies
Additional compulsory modules on Route B:
Academic Writing
English Literacy
Subject Development
Route B may also involve studying the following module in place of the English Grammar and Pronunciation module. Whether you study English Grammar and Pronunciation or Communicative Literacy in Higher Education will be determined by the needs of each student cohort.
Communicative Literacy in Higher Education
Route A: International students require IELTS 5.0, with a score no lower than 4.0 in each individual component;
Route B: International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.0 in each individual component.
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