Specialist degree preparation
The International Foundation Year 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. It will ensure you gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in your degree.
Study structure
You can choose one of four Foundation routes:
All Foundation routes are modular in structure. There are five core modules common to each route: English Skills 1, English Skills 2, Study Skills, Project Study and Maths. You will also study specific subject modules, each carefully designed to focus on the academic areas most useful to your chosen degree.
University-style teaching
The International Foundation Year is approved by Lancaster University and taught by specialists in undergraduate preparation. You will be introduced to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress onto your degree. You will be taught in tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures.
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.
English Language Preparation
If your English Language level is under IELTS 5.0, you can first join our intensive English Language Preparation course before starting the Foundation Year.
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.