NCUK International Foundation Year Updated 2023
The NCUK International Foundation Year will readily prepare you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to progress to your undergraduate degree.
Success with NCUK
students have progressed to universities worldwide with NCUK
of NCUK students have successfully completed their university degree
of NCUK students have achieved a 2:2 or higher
of NCUK students have achieved a 2:1 or higher
- Length of qualification: 1 Year / Onsite
- Intakes: March and September
Overview
The NCUK International Foundation Year is designed exclusively for students who are looking to study a university degree programme in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the USA.
Its purpose is to help bridge the gap between your current qualifications and starting your first-year university degree.
It will equip you with the academic and English language skills required for university study and help you succeed when you get there.
By passing the International Foundation Year, you will gain guaranteed* entry to 45+ NCUK University Partners with 9,000+ degree courses to choose from.
*For full terms and conditions regarding the NCUK Guarantee, please visit www.ncuk.ac.uk/guarantee.
Why study the NCUK International Foundation Year?
By studying the International Foundation Year qualification you will:
- Study a high-quality, pre-undergraduate education which has been independently verified by UK ENIC (UK Government recognition service) as comparable to qualifications such as GCE A-Level, UK; Advanced Placement standard, US; and Senior Secondary School Certificate of Education standard, Australia.
- Develop your English language skills with the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module to prepare you for undergraduate degree-level study.
- Learn from skilled teachers who will help you to enhance your study skills, subject knowledge and related capabilities required for successful study at an NCUK University Partner.
- Cultivate a commitment to good practice in academic work and develop as independent, autonomous learners.
- Gain practical experience of different methods that may be used to develop and assess your learning.
- Benefit from the services of the NCUK Student Support Team, who will help you throughout your time at The Royal Colosseum by providing support with your university applications, personal statements, university accommodation and more.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of this qualification, you will be able to:
- Use English confidently in an academic environment and demonstrate proficiency in the English language.
- Make effective use of a range of generic and subject-specific study skills.
- Demonstrate knowledge in subject-specific areas at a level suitable for undergraduate university entry.
- Demonstrate your learning through a range of assessment methods that prepare you for the expectations of an undergraduate degree.
Programme
| Semester 1 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Lorem ipsum | 4 | ESTU 203 |
| Lorem ipsum | 2 | ESTU 340 |
| Lorem ipsum | 4 | ESTU 657 |
| Semester 2 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Lorem ipsum | 4 | ESTU 768 |
| Lorem ipsum | 4 | ESTU 432 |
| Lorem ipsum | 2 | ESTU 873 |
| Semester 3 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Rhetoric & the Public Sphere | 4 | ESTU 203 |
| Communication & Everyday Life | 2 | ESTU 340 |
| Critical & Rhetorical Methods | 4 | ESTU 657 |
| Semester 4 | Credits | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Relational Communication | 4 | ESTU 768 |
| Public Relations Campaigns | 4 | ESTU 432 |
| Rhetoric of Social Movements | 2 | ESTU 873 |
| Total for the entire period of study | 40 |
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How to Apply?
- You Apply
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- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- You Get Ready
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