International Foundation Programme, Certificate/Diploma

The International Foundation Diploma is a pre-degree programme for international students whose first language is not English. Successful completion provides access to many University of Greenwich undergraduate degree programmes. However some programmes have additional or alternative entry requirements: please contact the university for details.

All courses develop students' learning skills - especially writing, reading, listening, note taking, group work, speaking and presenting. Teaching methods include lectures, seminars, use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) and other e-learning technologies and practical computing classes, along with individual and group tutorials.

The diploma programme includes intensive English language courses thatare accredited by the British Council.

Aims of the programme:

To provide international students whose first language is not English with access to a range of undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Greenwich.
To provide students with opportunities to develop their English language skills in an academic context.
To ensure that students develop the knowledge, maturity, inter-cultural awareness, self-confidence and learning skills needed for higher education in a British university.

UCAS code

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School

Humanities & Social Sciences

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

1 year full-time
September or January starts

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent.

Assessment

Students are assessed through examinations and coursework, including essays, portfolios of guided study and individual and group presentations.

Career options

Successful completion provides access to many University of Greenwich degree programmes. However some programmes have additional or alternative entry requirements: please contact the university for details.

English for Academic Purposes 1
English for Academic Purposes 2
British Culture and Society
Business Communication
Leadership and Enterprise
Business Insight
Computer Fundamentals 1
One option from: Business Numeracy; Introduction to Marketing; Computer Fundamentals 2

Your time at university should be enjoyable and rewarding, and it is important that it is not spoilt by unnecessary financial worries. We recommend that you spend time planning your finances, both before coming to university and while you are here. We can offer advice on living costs and budgeting, as well as on awards, allowances and loans.

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