International Foundation Programme Foundation Certificate
University of Derby
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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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Foundation Certificate - Fd cert

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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 ...Read more

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.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

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Connor
19 Dec 23

- very accepting - Good learning and work spaces - Good places to eat and drink open all day,but shops are a bit expensive..Read more

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Felix
19 Dec 23

Convenient with facilities and free transportation. Communication between departments seems to be a bit..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

C - A Grades / Points required

The equivalent of GCSE English language (grade A-C or 9-4). IELTS: 4.5 (with at least 4.0 in each skills area)

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£14,900 per year

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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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