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International Foundation Programme (IFP) - September

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    2022/23 See 2023/24 entry
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    Other: Full time: 10 months
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    Other: Full time: 10 months

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Start date: September 2022

Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee a place on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading with the International Foundation Programme.

If you are planning on coming to the UK to study, and you don't have British A level qualifications or the equivalent, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) offers you the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate degree at a British university. There are two entry points for the IFP, one in September and one in January.

This September–June programme prepares you to progress to most undergraduate degrees at the University of Reading and many other leading UK universities. Upon successful completion of the IFP and having met the specific entry requirements for your chosen degree, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course at the University of Reading in September of the same year.

The IFP is a University-led foundation programme and is subject to the same quality and assessment procedures as the rest of the University. We have taught the IFP for more than 35 years and have an international reputation for excellence both in our teaching and for the support we give our students. You can apply for scholarships to help fund your time here and, if you are aged 17 or over, you will be eligible for a place in halls on our award-winning campus.

You will study academic skills and a selection of subjects relating to your chosen pathway. For instance, if you are hoping to study Law at undergraduate level, you will typically study three of the following modules, including law: An Introduction to Business and Management, Economics, Information Systems and Statistics, Law and Mathematics for Finance, Economics and Business. Depending on your English language skills you may have to take the International English module. You will be taught by experienced University academics, many of whom teach these subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Additionally, an academic tutor will be assigned to support and guide you through your studies.

By the end of the programme you will be able to present ideas and arguments with accuracy and confidence both orally and in writing. You will also have the transferable skills necessary for undergraduate study.

In the past two years, 96% of students who have taken the IFP at the University of Reading qualified to progress on to their chosen undergraduate degree. Graduates have enjoyed successful careers in a wide range of industries, including law, food science, and pharmacy.

Visit the International Foundation Programme website.

Overview

Start date: September 2022

Study from a wide range of subject modules to guarantee a place on an undergraduate degree course at the University of Reading with the International Foundation Programme.

If you are planning on coming to the UK to study, and you don't have British A level qualifications or the equivalent, the International Foundation Programme (IFP) offers you the opportunity to prepare for an undergraduate degree at a British university. There are two entry points for the IFP, one in September and one in January.

This September–June programme prepares you to progress to most undergraduate degrees at the University of Reading and many other leading UK universities. Upon successful completion of the IFP and having met the specific entry requirements for your chosen degree, you will be guaranteed a place on your chosen degree course at the University of Reading in September of the same year.

The IFP is a University-led foundation programme and is subject to the same quality and assessment procedures as the rest of the University. We have taught the IFP for more than 35 years and have an international reputation for excellence both in our teaching and for the support we give our students. You can apply for scholarships to help fund your time here and, if you are aged 17 or over, you will be eligible for a place in halls on our award-winning campus.

You will study academic skills and a selection of subjects relating to your chosen pathway. For instance, if you are hoping to study Law at undergraduate level, you will typically study three of the following modules, including law: An Introduction to Business and Management, Economics, Information Systems and Statistics, Law and Mathematics for Finance, Economics and Business. Depending on your English language skills you may have to take the International English module. You will be taught by experienced University academics, many of whom teach these subjects at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Additionally, an academic tutor will be assigned to support and guide you through your studies.

By the end of the programme you will be able to present ideas and arguments with accuracy and confidence both orally and in writing. You will also have the transferable skills necessary for undergraduate study.

In the past two years, 96% of students who have taken the IFP at the University of Reading qualified to progress on to their chosen undergraduate degree. Graduates have enjoyed successful careers in a wide range of industries, including law, food science, and pharmacy.

Visit the International Foundation Programme website.

Entry requirements

GCSE

Grades A*– C in five subjects

For alternative country-specific qualifications, see our entry requirements by country.

IELTS

You will be required to have a minimum IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5. 

We will accept a non-UKVI IELTS or GCSE/IGCSE English Language at grade C if you do not require a visa to study in the UK

See our IFP English Qualifications page for full details of the academic and English language entry requirements for this course.

Further requirements

If you are an international student planning to apply for one of our degree programmes, you may need to take a foundation course or pre-sessional course if you do not have qualifications that are equivalent to British A levels or if you need to improve your English language level.

  • Look at entry requirements by country.
  • Find out the English language requirements for our courses and our pre-sessional English programme.

Structure

Compulsory modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

Academic Skills

Code:

IF0ACA

Convenor:

MR Robert Pitt

Summary:

The module aims to help students develop their academic study skills in order to be successful on the International Foundation Programme and as undergraduates. Course content will be delivered through a combination of lectures and practical workshops as well as online delivery to include screenscasts, narrated powerpoints, live sessions and discussion boards. Students can successfully complete the module on campus or remotely.

Assessment Method:

Exam 30%, Assignment 30%, Oral 20%, Report 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
IF0ACA Academic Skills MR Robert Pitt

Optional modules include:

X

Module details


Title:

International English A

Code:

IF0IE1

Convenor:

DR Noor Mat Nayan

Summary:

The module will provide the necessary basis in English for study at undergraduate degree level. The focus of the module is on developing and applying skills in English for academic purposes. This module aims to develop the language skills of students who have already achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent in Academic English. Delivery of the module is offered face-to-face and online.

This module is delivered at University of Reading and University of Reading Malaysia

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Assignment 15%, Oral 5%, Portfolio 10%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Economics

Code:

EC0ECO

Convenor:

DR Maria Asensio

Summary:

This module introduces students to the basic principles of economics from the concepts of demand and supply and their influence on the prices of goods and the behaviour of firms, to the wider impacts on the national economy:economic growth, unemployment, inflation and international trade.

Assessment Method:

Exam 60%, Set exercise 20%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Mathematics for Finance, Economics and Business

Code:

EC0MEB

Convenor:

DR Rehana Bari

Summary:

To provide a solid grounding in the key elements of pure mathematics and statistics to a good A-level standard for students approaching a degree in economics, finance, management or business.

Assessment Method:

Exam 70%, Set exercise 10%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Law

Code:

LW0LAW

Convenor:

MS Sharon Sinclair-Graham

Summary:

To prepare students for undergraduate programmes which involve the study of law by providing a grounding in the main principles of Contract Law, the Tort of Negligence and the structure of the English legal system.

Assessment Method:

Exam 80%, Assignment 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

An Introduction to Business and Management

Code:

MM0IBM

Convenor:

DR Denise Tsang

Summary:

This module covers the fundamental theories in the domain of business and management.

Assessment Method:

Exam 50%, Report 20%, Class test 30%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

X

Module details


Title:

Psychology

Code:

PY0PSY

Convenor:

MR Mohammad Izzat Morshidi

Summary:

The aim of the module is to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. The emphasis will be on acquiring knowledge and understanding thereby developing students’ transferable skills of analysis, evaluation and critical thinking.
The content of the module offers a range of core topics with a strong focus on the scientific method and research practice. 

Assessment Method:

Exam 55%, Assignment 25%, Class test 20%

Disclaimer:

The modules described on this page are what we currently offer. Modules may change for your year of study as we regularly review our offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Code Module Convenor
IF0IE1 International English A DR Noor Mat Nayan
EC0ECO Economics DR Maria Asensio
EC0MEB Mathematics for Finance, Economics and Business DR Rehana Bari
LW0LAW Law MS Sharon Sinclair-Graham
MM0IBM An Introduction to Business and Management DR Denise Tsang
PY0PSY Psychology MR Mohammad Izzat Morshidi

These are the modules that we currently offer. They may change for your year of study as we regularly review our module offerings to ensure they’re informed by the latest research and teaching methods.

Fees

New UK/Republic of Ireland students: £9,250

New international students: £19,500

*UK/Republic of Ireland fee changes

UK/Republic of Ireland undergraduate tuition fees are regulated by the UK government. These fees are subject to parliamentary approval and any decision on raising the tuition fees cap for new UK students would require the formal approval of both Houses of Parliament before it becomes law.

EU student fees

With effect from 1 August 2021, new EU students will pay international tuition fees. For exceptions, please read the UK government’s guidance for EU students.

IFP scholarships and discounts

Please see our International Foundation Programme (IFP) website to find out more about scholarships and discounts for IFP students.

Additional costs

Some courses will require additional payments for field trips and extra resources. You will also need to budget for your accommodation and living costs. See our information on living costs for more details.

Financial support for your studies

You may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary to help pay for your study. Students from the UK may also be eligible for a student loan to help cover these costs. See our fees and funding information for more information on what's available.

Careers

During the International Foundation Programme (IFP) you will develop transferable skills such as the ability to produce high quality written work, interpret and analyse a range of information, think critically, and communicate well.

Students from the IFP go on to study a wide range of degrees at the University of Reading and other highly ranked UK universities. Upon completion of their undergraduate studies, they have also gone on to postgraduate studies and careers in a number of different industries. In particular, law and legal services, higher education, government work and the public sector, IT, engineering, marketing, E-commerce, public relations, meteorology, pharmacy, retail, banking and many more.

I have confidence in my degree next year after taking the IFP year. I think that my language has improved a lot since I came here to study. If you want to experience something nice, then come to the University of Reading, it’s really worth your visit.

Hai Tran (Vietnam)
International Foundation Programme (IFP)

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