International Foundation Year in Business
DURATION
6 up to 24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
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TUITION FEES
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Introduction
Guaranteed Access to Thousands of University Degrees
Universities worldwide and UK ENIC (European Network of Information Centres) formally recognize the NCUK International Foundation Year as a comparable level to GCE A Level; Australian high school (SSCE); American high school (AP); and Hong Kong high school (HKDSE) qualifications.
What is the NCUK International Foundation Year (IFY)?
A qualification designed with our university partners to prepare you for first-year entry to undergraduate degree courses. Studying in small classes with NCUK in your home country before you start your degree will give you the confidence you need before you start your degree course.
Quality is at the heart of everything that we do so our qualifications meet the highest academic standards set by our university partners. As well as academic knowledge, the NCUK International Foundation Year will give you specialist English language, study, and cultural skills that are an essential part of your degree course. This unique combination will help you to get into the University of your choice and get on with your future career.
Why Choose NCUK?
NCUK is a unique organization. Our qualifications are specially designed with our universities to give international students the skills they need to succeed at university.
As a university consortium, we can also offer our students a guaranteed place on thousands of degree courses at leading universities
Our Guarantee
NCUK always acts in your best interests, helping you to realize your dreams and ambitions both at university and afterwards, in your life and career. That’s why upon successfully completing the NCUK International Foundation Year, you gain guaranteed* entry to a suitable course at an NCUK University.
The NCUK Guarantee means you have an excellent choice of leading universities that will offer you a suitable place based on your grades and area of interest. NCUK gives you that offer on results day and takes the stress out of the application process.
English for Academic Purposes
All NCUK English modules provide essential preparation for university study. Your options are:
- English for Academic Purposes for non-native speakers of English
- English for Academic Purposes for Proficient Users for students who have previously studied in English but need an English language qualification for visa purposes
- Research and communication skills for students who already have an English language qualification such as IELTS.
Where Can I Study the International Foundation Year?
We have 100+ Study Centres located around the world meaning that you can choose to study locally at a Study Centre near you or you can choose to study in the UK and Ireland. Search for your Study Centre here.
Who Awards the Qualification?
NCUK awards the final certificate. Upon successful completion, you will receive a certificate showing that you have passed the course and a transcript that details your individual module results.
NCUK’s International Foundation Year is formally recognized by leading universities worldwide allowing you to gain access to top-ranked international universities.
What Degree Can I Study?
NCUK students have the choice of thousands of degree courses. Whether you want to study Art or Computer Science and Engineering, Life Sciences and Pharmacy or Business, Law and Management, your NCUK qualification guarantees you two conditional offers and one guaranteed place.
Can I Study for a Full UK Degree in My Home Country?
NCUK currently offers students the chance to complete a UK degree at our University College, the Sino-British College in Shanghai, China. You can choose from the following:
- Business Management – Sheffield Hallam University
- Events Management – The University of Huddersfield
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering – Liverpool John Moores University
Ideal Students
A foundation qualification is normally required by students who have completed high school outside of the UK education system and/or in a language other than English.
This qualification will help bridge the gap between your local qualification and university study and is designed to give you the academic and English language skills needed to succeed at an international university.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
How Long Does It Take?
Typically the International Foundation Year takes 9 months to complete but there are both shorter (6 months) and longer (2 years) options available. Please check with your Study Centre to see what options are available.
What Subjects Will I Study?
Like A-Levels, you choose three academic subjects from the list below depending on which degree you want to study at university. You will also study one of our English for Academic Purposes modules which gives you the academic English language skills needed for university.
You can choose 3 subjects from:
- Mathematics for Business
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Mathematics for Science
- Further Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Global Studies
- Sociology
- Art and Design
With the International Foundation Year, you can progress onto more than 9,000 degree subjects at top-ranked universities worldwide.
What Exams Do I Need to Take?
The NCUK International Foundation Year is assessed by coursework and by examination. 70-80% of your final grades will be based on examinations, although this depends on the subjects you choose. All assessments are set and moderated by NCUK.
Program Outcome
NCUK awards the final certificate. Upon successful completion you will receive a certificate showing that you have passed the course and a transcript that details your individual module results.
NCUK's International Foundation Year is formally recognised by leading universities worldwide allowing you to gain access to top-ranked international universities.
Career Opportunities
International university graduates have the knowledge and skills that are valued by employers all around the world. At your NCUK university, you will have access to top-level career advice and guidance to help you focus on the right job for you and to stand out from the crowd in an increasingly competitive job market. Choosing your NCUK qualification is the first step to realizing your dreams and ambitions.
Program delivery
How long does it take
Typically the International Foundation Year takes 9 months to complete but there are both shorter (6 month) and longer (2 year) options available.
Where Can I Study the International Foundation Year
We have 100+ Study Centres located around the world meaning that you can choose to study locally at a Study Centre near you or you can choose to study in the UK and Ireland.