3 modules to fit with students' career choices

The International House Foundation Programme is designed to ensure that, on successful completion, all students gain automatic entry to a degree course at a top British university.

Through its flexible, modular approach, the programme can prepare students with a wide range of individual academic needs wishing to study a wide variety of subjects - from Engineering or Computing to Business Studies, Accounting and Finance.

All students must complete TWO COMPULSORY MODULES – English and Mathematics – PLUS ONE optional double module. As an integral part of the course students are required to demonstrate key computer-based skills, including spreadsheets and presentations. If necessary, training sessions are provided to help students achieve the ECDL qualification (European Computer Driving Licence).

The International House University Foundation Programme is made up of

• Two compulsory modules
• and One optional double module

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All of the academic subject modules will be taught via a lecture/tutorial process that mirrors the style of teaching that students will encounter in University programmes in the UK.

Basic information will be delivered in lectures, while the individual’s understanding of the subject and their ability to utilise the information will be supported by tutorial work.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE MODULES

These are designed to help students reach an IELTS band score of 6.5. They also help students prepare to successfully follow a UK university degree programme. This includes:

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MATHEMATICS (DOUBLE MODULE)

The course aims to enable students to extend their mathematical knowledge and skills to the stage where they may progress successfully to a degree programme in the physical sciences, engineering, business studies or accounting and finance. The course delivers lectures on the following key topics and themes:

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PHYSICS (DOUBLE MODULE)

The course covers a number of key concepts ranging from Mechanics and Materials to Fields and Waves. The course delivers lectures on the following key topics and themes:

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BUSINESS MODULE ONE: ECONOMICS AND FINANCE

Course objectives: To provide a solid foundation in Macroeconomics and Financial Accounting.

The primary focus of the course is dependent on both financial accounting and International economics.

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BUSINESS MODULE TWO: THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Course objectives: To introduce students to contemporary issues and controversies in the present business environment. It provides an introduction to:

The module also aims to improve students' study skills within a business context in order to enable students to progress to a number of different business degree courses.