International Foundation Programme Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (Jan Start)

Program Overview

Course summary

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme in Engineering is for international students. It is designed to help you transition on to one of several engineering undergraduate degrees at Sheffield Hallam University.

How you learn

You will learn through active participation in all of your classes. There will be a variety of class types you will participate in, and a range of assessments. We will help you to become a confident, active and independent learner, whether working alone or collaborating with others, and help you to thrive in your new learning environment.

Applied learning

In addition to the core modules, social and cultural activities are available to help you adjust to studying at Sheffield Hallam and living in the UK. Activities include visits and events organised by our International Experience Team, the opportunity to participate in our mentoring support scheme, career talks and subject-specific peer study group meetings. This helps you to build your confidence, improves your use of English and is a great opportunity to make friends. To help you develop a sound understanding of the discipline, we arrange visits to local companies wherever possible.

Modules

Compulsory modules

• Academic English In Context
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (70%), Practical (30%)
• Developing Your Academic English
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (70%), Practical (30%)
• Engineering Mathematics For International Foundation Year
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)
• English For University
  • Credits: 20
  • Assessment: Practical (100%)
• Science And Engineering Principles For International Foundation Year
  • Credits: 40
  • Assessment: Coursework (100%)

Future careers

This route allows you to progress to over 50 undergraduate degrees at Hallam. Please specify your chosen undergraduate degree when you submit your application. Including:

• BA Accounting and Finance
• BA Business Economics
• BA Business Management
• BA Business Management and Enterprise
• BA Business Management and Marketing
• BA Business Management with Law
• BA Business Management with Psychology
• BA Business Studies
• BA Digital Marketing
• BA Digital Media Production
• BA Esports Management
• BA Film and TV Production
• BA Game Art
• BA Game Design and Development
• BA Interior Architecture and Design*
• BA International Business
• BA Marketing
• BA Marketing Communications and Advertising
• BA Marketing with Psychology
• BA Product Design*
• BEng Aerospace Engineering
• BEng Automotive Engineering
• BEng Chemical Engineering
• BEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• BEng Mechanical Engineering
• BEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering
• BEng Software Engineering
• BSc Airline and Airport Management
• BSc Banking and Finance
• BSc Computer Science
• BSc Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence
• BSc Cyber Security
• BSc Economics
• BSc Economics and Finance
• BSc Events Management
• BSc Information Technology with Business Studies
• BSc International Tourism and Hospitality Business Management
• BSc International Tourism Management
• BSc Sport Business Management
• BSc Sport Development with Coaching

• A portfolio submission will be required at the time of applying for the International Foundation Programme.

Equipment and facilities

On this course you will be introduced to the range of facilities and software available at the University that you will use in your future course.

Where will I study?

You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.

City Campus

City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.

Entry requirements

All students

• English language requirements: To enrol on the course, you are required to have an IELTS certificate from an approved centre. You can apply for the IFP while you are waiting for your results.
  • For September entry, an overall IELTS 4.5 is required, with a minimum of 4.0 in all skills.
  • For January entry, a minimum IELTS 5.0 is needed, with a minimum of 4.5 in all skills.
• Academic entry requirements: Good high school graduation grades which includes Maths.
• Age requirement: You must be 18 years old when you enrol on the course. September applicants must be 18 years old by 1st September and January applicants by 1st January.

Additional information for EU/International students

• If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
• For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.

Fees and funding

International students

• For the three-term programme starting in September the tuition fee in 2025/26 will be £15,545. For the two-term programme starting in January the tuition fee in 2025/26 will be £12,950.
• The tuition fee displayed above is for the full course. If the full course is more than one year in duration, the fee will be divided into annual payments which will then be rounded. This may mean the total fee you pay is slightly higher than the fee stated above. If you take a break in study or have to re-take part of the course, you may also be charged an additional fee and will be notified of this at the time.

Additional course costs

• The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
• General course additional costs
• Additional costs for School of Engineering and Built Environment (PDF, 142.7KB)

Legal information

• Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.