International Foundation Certificate (Full Time)
This course is an intensive one year programme that prepares international students for degree-level study in the UK.
Entry level
For this course you will have successfully completed your High School Diploma or equivalent outside the UK.
You require a significant period of work experience, additional study or similar with a minimum level of English of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
If subsequent courses require specific subject expertise ( for example, mathematics for engineering courses) then you must demonstrate this prior to entry onto the International Foundation Certificate.
For further details contact the International Recruitment Office.
Career opportunities
Student are qualified to progress to a wide variety of degree courses at Solent.
Course overview
The International Foundation Certificate (IFC) at Southampton Solent University is designed for overseas students who wish to develop their abilities in English, academic skills and subject content before studying for a degree course at Solent or elsewhere. You will reach a standard broadly equivalent to IELTS 6.0.
You will study English in a context that relates to your future studies and the practical areas of academic life in the UK and Solent in particular.
In addition to direct tuition in English, you can use the Language Centre, enabling you 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.
You can choose between a Business, Sport and Tourism pathway, a Technology pathway or a Media, Arts and Society pathway depending on the degree area you wish to follow.
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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 International Workplace; 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
Introduction to the International Workplace; Degree-related Project.
Creative Industries and Society pathway
Introduction to the International Workplace; Working in the Media Industry.
Why choose this course?
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This course gives you the opportunity to prepare yourself for further study in the UK, focusing on English language, academic skills and degree-related subject content.
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Provides preparation for a wide range of degree courses at Solent.
Assessment
The IFC consists of 100% coursework. This comprises a mixture of directed learning, in-class tests, in-class presentations, portfolio and assignment work.
Key career skills
English language, academic skills, subject content, communication, evaluation and problem solving.
Projects/work experience
Not applicable as this is a foundation course for international students.
Note: A later start in January may also be possible. Students who start in January finish in August. Contact us for further details.