Program Overview

International Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a university program designed to prepare students for degree-level study.

Structure and Content

The IFP is structured into two teaching blocks, each with a set of courses designed to provide students with a solid foundation in their chosen subject area.

Teaching Block 1 | Sept - Dec

In Teaching Block 1, students on the Art and Design Pathway will take the following courses:

• Foundation Humanities & Social Sciences for Art & Design: This course introduces students to the distinct approaches of history, sociology, psychology, and cultural studies, and how each subject uses sources to better understand a particular context or topic.
• Foundations in Art & Design Practices: This course helps students develop a broad set of research, reflective, and practical skills through workshops, group critiques, directed and personal projects, and an online learning journal.
• Foundation English and Academic Language & Literacies (FEALL) 1: This course introduces students to academic English, referencing skills, writing structure and organization, and critical and analytical thinking. There are two levels:
  • Entry: For students who haven't met the English language requirements for their chosen degree program, with extra in-class hours each week.
  • Plus: For students who have met the English language requirements, with an additional modern language course.

Teaching Block 2 | Jan - May

In Teaching Block 2, students will take the following courses:

• Foundation English and Academic Language & Literacies (FEALL) 2: This course builds on the skills developed in Teaching Block 1, with students completing an independent research project.
• Ideas and Concepts in Art & Design Practices: This course builds on Foundations in Art & Design Practices, with students exploring lines of enquiry, developing research skills, and creating their own projects.
• Students will also choose one of the following courses:
  • Critical Thinking: Introduces the analysis of different kinds of arguments and encourages students to reflect on beliefs and practices.
  • Studying Society: Examines how to study research topics in the social sciences using appropriate theories and methods.
  • Analysing Text and Material Culture: Introduces students to the analysis of cultural artefacts such as films, artworks, stories, and poems.
  • Mathematics, Statistics & Data Analysis for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences: Builds on existing mathematics skills and introduces data and statistical analysis, with a focus on exploring, visualizing, and analyzing data to understand the world through quantitative methods.

Progression to Degree Level Study

A pass in the Mathematics, Statistics & Data Analysis course is required for progression to some degrees. Students who need to take this course to progress will be given priority, and this may limit places available.

Eligibility and Entry Requirements

Students must have an appropriate level of mathematical knowledge prior to starting the Mathematics, Statistics & Data Analysis course.

Fees and Finance

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Accommodation

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Why Study with Us?

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