International Foundation Programmes
Designed for students whose school-leaving qualifications gained in their home country are not sufficent for direct entry to a British University. Students from China please click here
Available in the following subjects:
- Accounting
- Architecture
- Business
- Engineering
- Management and Economics
- Science
What you will study and how you might progress
There are 2 options to choose from:
- International Foundation Programme
- International Foundation Programme with Intensive English
Both options will include the same subject-specific modules shown in the table below. If you choose the International Foundation Programme with Intensive English, you will also study extra English language classes for the first 12 weeks of the course.
| Foundation Course | The Core Programme | Subject-specific modules | Degrees you might progress to |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting |
All students will study the following compulsory classes:
|
Accounting; Maths; Economics; IT | Accounting and Finance Banking and Finance Accounting, Auditing and Finance |
| Architecture | Physics; Maths; Art; History of Art | Architecture Architecture and Environmental Design | |
| Business | Finance; Marketing; Maths; Economics | Business Finance Marketing Management | |
| Engineering | Physics; Maths; Chemistry | Civil Engineering Automotive Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical or Electronic Engineering | |
| Management & Economics | Economics; Management & Finance; Maths; Computer Science | Pure Economics Industrial Economics Management Studies Operations Management | |
| Science | Biology; Chemistry; Maths | Pharmacy Genetics Biological Sciences Nutrition |
Start Dates
The following start dates are available
International Foundation Programme
10 September 2012
7 January 2013
International Foundation Programme with Intensive English
14 May 2012
Student Profile: Tasha Chindima from Zambia
Tasha Chindima studied the International Foundation Programme in Law, for which she achieved a Distinction, as well as winning a Special Scholarship from Nottingham Trent University that is offered to the best student applying from Nottingham College International.
"Doing the coursework is my favourite thing as I find it interesting. There are lots of computer facilities and access to the internet, which is helpful with doing my work. Learning at the college is amazing as I have teachers who really want to help and get you to university. The college is a good place to study International Foundation as it adds a lot of value to what you want to do afterwards. The tutors, support and facilities make it a nice place to study."
Entry Requirements - International Foundation Programme
- Minimum Age 17 for September start; 18 for January start.
- To have completed 12 years of high school with good school leaving qualifications (please ask for entry requirements specific to your country).
- For Accounting, Architecture, Business, Engineering and Science
- January start - IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading and Writing, and 5.0 in Listening.
- For Management and Economics
- January start – English language at IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Reading and Writing, and 5.5 in Listening.
- For Architecture applications a portfolio of work must be submitted - please click here for details
Entry Requirements – International Foundation Programme with Intensive English
- Minimum age 17 for both start dates.
- To have completed 12 years of high school with good school leaving qualifications (please ask for entry requirements specific to your country).
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For Accounting, Architecture, Business, Engineering and Science:
- May start - English language at IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.5 in all elements (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
- September start – English Language at IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in all elements (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
- For Management and Economics:
- May start - English language at IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 5.0 in all elements (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening).
- September start – English Language at IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing and Speaking with 5.0 in Listening).
- For Architecture applications a portfolio of work must be submitted - please click here for details
Assessment and Grading
- Assessment is on-going, through coursework and examinations. The proportion of coursework to examinations will depend on your chosen International Foundation Programme.
- At the end of the course you will receive a grade as an overall percentage, which is categorised as Pass, Merit or Distinction. To progress to top universities such as the University of Nottingham you will need to achieve a Distinction and English language at around IELTS 7.0
- The College holds 2 external IELTS examinations per year in February and May and students will be entered as appropriate. Students can make their own arrangements for testing at other times at any of the recognised IELTS Testing Centres.
