International Foundation Programme
When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
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You can also start this course in January |
Why choose this course?
- If you are an international student and do not have the qualifications and/ or English language level to start a degree, our International Foundation Programme will give you a recognised qualification so that you can move straight on to an undergraduate degree.
- This course will help you to develop the English and academic skills that you will need during your degree.
- You will study alongside other international students in a friendly and supportive environment.
- Our expert tutors will guide and help you to develop your skills.
- During the specialist modules, you may be taught by the lecturers who will also teach you during your degree.
About the course
The International Foundation Programme will prepare you for a range of degrees in subjects such as business, events management and tourism, law, engineering, design, technology and art and design*.
It is specially designed for international students whose first language is not English, and will include lots of support to improve your English language skills.
You will study full time (15+ hours of class per week plus self-study) for two semesters.
- If you start the course in September you will finish in May, and have the usual Academic Christmas and Easter holiday breaks.
- The January course is a 'Fast-Track' option. This means studying two semesters with no break in between. You will start in January and finish the course at the end of June, and will have just two weeks' break at Easter
Helping your career
After successfully completing this course, you can go on to study a range of undergraduate degree courses at the University of Derby. Please contact our admissions team for further details.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- January 2011
- September 2011
Fees*
- Full time: £7,100 (in total)
* These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year and there may be extra costs eg for exams, trips or special modules. There is no fee discount for EU students.
Course length
- If you start the course in September you will finish in May, and have the usual Academic Christmas and Easter holiday breaks.
- The January course is a Fast-Track option. This means studying two semesters with no break in between. You will start in January and finish the course at the end of July, and will have just two weeks' break at Easter.
Entry requirements
You will need to have completed your secondary school education and have IELTS of 4.5 (TOEFL ibt 49-50, TOEFL cbt 152, TOEFL pbt 475). In order to meet new visa requirements, you must have an IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent) in all areas (speaking, listening, reading, writing). If you are considering the January 'Fast-Track' option it is strongly recommended that you have an IELTS equivalent of 5.0 or above in order to deal successfully with the intensive nature of the course.
