UEA London prospectus 2012–2013 - University of East Anglia

Direct entry to the first year of a university degree
How is the International Foundation
programme validated and recognised?
It is validated and quality assured by the University
of East Anglia. Successful completion of the
Foundation programme leads to the award of a
University of East Anglia International Foundation
Certificate (National Qualification Framework Level
3), welcomed by high-ranking UK universities.
Key features
Academic content
Around two thirds of the programme is devoted to
academic content. The choice of modules relates
directly to the pathway chosen and your proposed
degree programme.
English language support and
study skills
Academic English takes up the remaining
third of the programme. This module covers
reading, writing, listening and speaking and
is internally assessed.
You will also receive help in developing the
essential skills needed for university study, such
as how to work in groups, present ideas, manage
your time, conduct research, make lecture notes,
organise the content of essays and dissertations
and understand how to evaluate your own work.
Academic guidance
You will receive support on personal and
academic issues, including advice on your
studies and career plans. We also have an
International Progression Officer who will help
you with your application to UEA London and
other leading UK universities.
Preparing you for entry to a choice
of leading UK universities
The International Foundation is widely recognised
by UK universities. Successful completion, subject
to meeting the requirements for direct entry, offers
you guaranteed progression to a relevant
undergraduate degree at a UK university.
Since INTO UEA London opened students
who completed an International Foundation
programme at UEA London have progressed
to over 80 UK universities, including many
prestigious universities ranked in the top 30
in the UK.
Progression to UEA London
Students who successfully complete the
International Foundation programme (subject
to meeting the specified course requirements)
are guaranteed progression onto the first year
of the International Business Management
degree offered exclusively at UEA London.
In order to progress to year one of the BSc
International Business Management degree you
will need to pass the International Foundation
programme and achieve a minimum average of
65% across all modules, with a minimum of 60%
in the Foundation Mathematics module. In
addition you will also need to achieve 65% in
the internal English language assessment.
For more information about the International
Business Management degree see page 18.
Progression to the University of
East Anglia
Successful completion also offers guaranteed
progression onto the first year of a relevant
undergraduate degree programme at the
University of East Anglia’s campus in Norwich.
For specific progression requirements please
visit: www.intohigher.com/uealcourses or see
the INTO University of East Anglia ‘University
Pathways 2012-2013’ brochure.
Key course facts
Start dates
July, September and January
Course Dates
Mon 09 Jul 2012–Fri 31 May 2013 (4 term)
Mon 24 Sep 2012–Fri 23 Aug 2013 (4 term)
Mon 24 Sep 2012–Fri 31 May 2013 (3 term)
Mon 07 Jan 2013–Fri 23 Aug 2013 (3 term)
Programme length
Four terms or approximately 12 months
Three terms or approximately 9 months
Class hours
Up to 20 lessons per week
Academic requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local
equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades
English language entry requirement
Four term: IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all
subskills) or equivalent.
Three term: IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in
writing) or equivalent.
Depending on final degree choice, some students will
require a higher entry score. Please contact the Centre
for further details.
Students who do not meet the minimum English
language requirements can apply for English
for University Study. Please see page 48 for
course details.
Age requirement
17* years and above
Tuition fees
Four term:£16,100
Three term:£12,450
Tuition fees do not include:
• text books and other learning materials: an additional
charge in the region of £160 per academic course
(3 terms), £200 per academic course (4 terms)
For further guidance please check with the INTO
Admissions Office or your education agent
*All students commencing courses on a published
September start date must be 17 years old by 31st
December of that calendar year. For all other start
dates, students must be 17 years old on the published
start date of the course
Recommended study plan and progression route
Students who meet the programme’s academic entry requirements but need to improve their English language proficiency before entering the International Foundation programme may
be eligible to apply for an Extended Foundation programme, which includes additional English language preparation. Examples of these combined programmes are set out below:
2012 2013 2014
May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug sep oct nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun
IELTS 4.0 Extended Foundation programme (4 term)
Undergraduate DEGREE – year one
IELTS 4.5 INTERNATIONAL Foundation programme (3 term)
Undergraduate DEGREE – year one
IELTS 4.0 Extended Foundation programme (4 term)
Undergraduate DEGREE – year one
IELTS 4.5 INTERNATIONAL Foundation programme (3 term) Undergraduate DEGREE – year one
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