About the International Foundation Year
The International Foundation Year is a rigorous and academically demanding programme that is designed specifically to fully prepare international and EU students for degree study at the University.
Specialist preparation for your degree
Three-terms of academic subjects, study skills and English language training provide an intensive, direct path to degree study. The foundation course integrates with a variety of degrees at LJMU, preparing you for undergraduate study in a range of subject areas.Study structure
You can choose between two subject routes:
Both 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 five 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 at LJMU introduces to the style of teaching that you will experience when 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 programme. 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 4.5, you can first join our intensive English Language Preparation course before starting the Foundation Year.
Flexible entry
You can begin the foundation course in either September or January for degree entry in the following September. You can start English Language Preparation at three points each year, depending on how much preparation you need.
Applications are being accepted for entry to the Foundation Year in September 08 and January 09. We will help you with each step of the admissions process. Apply for this course
If your English is below the level required to start the foundation course - IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) - you can take an English Language Preparation course. Need to improve your English?