Degree preparation courses for international students

The International Study Centre (ISC) offers preparation courses for direct entry to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the University of Huddersfield:

• English Language Preparation
• International Foundation Year
• International Diploma
• Pre-Master's 

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English Language Preparation

The English Language Preparation (ELP) course improves your English proficiency to IELTS 4.5-5.0 - the entry level for the ISC academic preparation courses listed below.

• This course is for you if: you have an IELTS level of 3.0+ and want to join the ISC.
• Pathway to: International Foundation Year, International Diploma, Pre-Master's
• Read more about the ELP course.

 

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International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year combines academic modules, study skills and English Language training. It prepares you for undergraduate study and offers assured progression to the first year of a wide range undergraduate degrees at Huddersfield.

• This course is for you if: you have completed High School but do not have the academic qualifications or English language proficiency for direct entry to an undergraduate degree.
• Pathway to: 100 undergraduate degrees.
• Read more about the Foundation Year.

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International Diploma

The International Diploma combines academic modules, study skills and English Language training. It offers assured progression to the second year of business, management and marketing undergraduate degrees at Huddersfield.

• This course is for you if: you are over-qualified for the foundation year, but under-qualified for direct degree entry. It is suitable if you have excellent high school grades, have completed A Levels, IB or Foundation or are already studying for a degree or HND in your own country, or if you are a mature student.
• Pathway to: the second year of 11 undergraduate degrees.
• Read more about the International Diploma

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Pre-Master's

The Pre-Master's course is the best route to success at postgraduate level. It combines academic modules, study skills and English Language training and offers assured progression to a choice of one-year Master's degrees at the University of Huddersfield.

• This course is for you if: you have a higher diploma or degree in a related subject or an Honours degree in any subject.
• Pathway to: 23 Master's degrees.
• Read more about the Pre-Master's.