International Foundation Year
Course facts
Course length: 4 years as part of an extended version of one of the degrees listed below.
Entry level
For this course you will have successfully completed your High School Diploma or equivalent outside the UK.
You will have gained some additional experience in the form of a significant period of work experience, additional study or similar, with a minimum level of English of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
In addition where courses require specific subject expertise (for example, mathematics for engineering courses), you must demonstrate this prior to entry onto the International Foundation Year.
For further information about language qualifications, and latest updates about courses attached to the International Foundation Year, contact the International Recruitment Office.
Note
There are different UCAS codes for the main degree and the degree with an International Foundation Year. You must ensure that the correct UCAS code, as listed above, is entered on your application form.
The International Foundation Year (IFY) starts in September; there is also a later start in January. Students who start in January finish in August. Contact the International Recruitment Office for further details.
Business, Sport and Tourism Pathway
Course length: 4 years as part of an extended version of one of the degrees listed below.
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Course title
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UCAS code
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BA (Hons) Accountancy
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N4Q3
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BA (Hons) Adventure and Extreme Sports Management
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N898
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BA (Hons) Business Management
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N2Q3
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BA (Hons) Business Management with Placement
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NN1G
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BA (Hons) Digital Marketing
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N506
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BA (Hons) Fitness Management and Personal Training
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CN68
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BA (Hons) Football Studies
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C6Q3
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BA (Hons) International Business
Management
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N1RY
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BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
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N8QJ
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LLB (Hons) Law
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M1Q3
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BA (Hons) Marketing
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N209
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BA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Management
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N590
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BA (Hons) Outdoor Learning and Watersports Management
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N89W
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BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
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C6QJ
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BA (Hons) Sport Studies
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C6QA
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BA (Hons) Sports Studies with Business
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C6ND
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BA (Hons) Tourism Management
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N83F
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Creative Industries and Society Pathway
Course length: 4 years as part of an extended version of one of the degrees listed below.
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Course title
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UCAS code
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BA (Hons) Advertising
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N561
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BA (Hons) Magazine Journalism and Feature Writing
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P5Q3
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BA (Hons) Media Culture and Production
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P3QH
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BA (Hons) Photography
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W644
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BA (Hons) Popular Music and Record Production
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JW93
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BA (Hons) Public Relations and Communication
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P2Q3
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BA(Hons) Screenwriting
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W8Q3
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BA (Hons) Sport Journalism
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P5QH
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BA (Hons) Television and Video Production
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PP34
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Maritime and Technology Pathway
Course length: 4 years as part of an extended version of one of the degrees listed below.
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Course title
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UCAS code
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BA (Hons) Architectural Technology
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K1Q3
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BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
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G5Q3
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BSc (Hons) Computing
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G403
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BSc (Hons) Computer Networks with Web Design
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G4QH
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BSc (Hons) Construction Management
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K2Q3
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BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
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H6QH
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BEng (Hons) Engineering with Business
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H1NC
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BSc (Hons) Geography with Marine Studies
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F8F7
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BSc (Hons) Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
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HH3T
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BSc (Hons) Maritime Business
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N9Q3
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BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design
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H300
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BSc (Hons) Media Technology
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H6QJ
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BSc (Hons) Ship and Port Management
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J6QH
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BSc (Hons) Software Engineering
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G6Q3
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BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering
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J9QJ
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BSc (Hons) Sound for Film, Television and Games
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J9QA
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BEng (Hons) Yacht and Powercraft Design
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H5Q3
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Course overview
The International Foundation Year at Southampton Solent University forms an integral part of a range of extended degree programmes for students whose first language is not English.
It is suitable for you if you wish to improve your English skills before continuing your studies on your chosen degree course here at the University. You should reach a standard broadly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
You will study English in a context which relates to your later studies and the practical areas of academic life in the UK and at Solent in particular, removing any uncertainty and giving you a head start in your academic career.
In addition to direct tuition in English, you can use our Language Centre, giving you the chance to learn at your own pace, using our multimedia facilities. You are also trained in the use of information and communication technologies, and in independent learning.
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Course content
Year 1
All students take Business English Lower Intermediate; Academic Skills for Undergraduate Study 1; Business English Upper Intermediate; Academic Skills for Undergraduate Study 2.
Business, Sport and Tourism Pathway
The UK Economy and Institutions; one option from: Business Issues in the Contemporary World; Foundations of Finance; Introduction to Sport and Fitness; Law and Society; Tourism in the Contemporary World; Work and the Media in the UK.
Technology Pathway
Background to the UK Economy; Degree-related Project.
Creative Industries and Society Pathway
Background to the UK Economy; Working in the Media Industry.
Assessment
The IFY consists of 100% coursework, which includes a mixture of directed learning, in-class tests, in-class presentations, portfolio and assignment work.
Projects/work experience
There is a degree-related project on the Maritime and Technology pathway.
Key career skills
English language, academic skills, subject content, communication, evaluation and problem solving
Career opportunities
The International Foundation Year prepares you for continued undergraduate study at Solent.
Student quote
Aiste Ksenofontovaite
“I am very happy about the tutors at the University because they are completely different to my country. They are very polite, helpful and interested in improving students’ skills and knowledge, as well as very punctual.
“When I started my studies at the University I was surprised by how much the course leader looks after students, because sometimes we need more time to understand the task, or need things explained a bit more, and they are very patient and nice with us, even if they have to explain the same thing five times!
“Students come to a seminar and they know that they will always learn something new and interesting, and it is not just facts, it is facts with examples which is really helpful to remember things.
“I am really happy that I have had the opportunity to study at this university.”
Javier Ibanez
“The IFY is not just a one-year long English course. It’s a chance to learn the skills and tips I’ll need to make the most of my degree over the next few years.”
Contact us
For further information on the course, please contact:
The Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise
Tel: +44 (0)23 8031 9888
Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk|
International students, please contact the International Recruitment Office:
Tel: +44 (0)23 8031 9129
Fax: +44 (0)23 8031 9412
Email: international@solent.ac.uk|