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The International Foundation Year will ensure students gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in their degree study. The course is a rigorous and academically demanding three-term course of academic subjects, study skills and English language training designed specifically to provide international students with an intensive, direct path to degree study at the University.
Take this course for access to the first year of various undergraduate degrees: e.g. arts, architecture, business, computing, engineering, hospitality, law, management, marketing, media, music, politics, psychology, sciences, or transport & logistics.
You can choose from three Foundation course routes listed below:
The International Foundation Year is validated by the University of Huddersfield and taught by specialists in university preparation. You will be introduced to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress onto your degree. Teaching is in tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures. You will also get to know the library and other learning and social facilities on the University campus.
Assessment:
You will be assessed regularly throughout the course. This will ensure that your progress is on track to achieve the standard required for progression onto your chosen degree. Your development is monitored through continuous coursework and specific assessments at the end of each term or module. You will also be required to complete a series of presentations and extended essays as part of your overall assessment.
Flexible entry:
You can begin the International Foundation Year in either September or January for degree entry in the following autumn. You can start English Language Preparation at three points in the year, depending on how much preparation you need.
English Language Preparation:
If your English Language level is under IELTS 4.5, you can first join our intensive English Language Preparation course before starting the Foundation Year.
