Undergraduate Foundation Programme at Loughborough University
Cambridge, United Kingdom
DURATION
2 up to 3 Semesters
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
An Undergraduate Foundation is a two-semester program that lasts one academic year [nine months]. Each semester includes, on average, 13 teaching weeks, one reading week, and one assessment week. If your English Language level is below the requirements for the 2-semester option, you will take an additional term of English Language study before starting this program. On average, you will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.
English Language forms up to six hours of your timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if you need additional support. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.
Students will be expected to timetable self-study hours in addition to classroom-based hours.
The benefits of an Undergraduate Foundation include:
- a focused pathway that is designed to offer the best chance of entry to a university
- a guaranteed opportunity for progression to a partner university (subject to achieving the pass mark required), giving you peace of mind
- the opportunity to study on a university campus, so you feel part of the university from the moment you arrive
- the support of a personal tutor and subject tutors to ensure you stay on track with your study
- to live in university accommodation - mixing with current undergraduate students
- independence. Students are responsible for managing their own time, their independent study, completing homework, cooking, shopping, and their budget.
Ideal Students
This program is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at Loughborough University. The IFP is set at level 3, which is equivalent to the A-level standard in the UK.
*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified criteria for your progression degree.
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Curriculum
What will I study?
This program includes English and three academic subject modules. English will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects, as well as being taught separately if you need additional support to develop your English language.
There are five academic pathways to choose from and you will study the pathway most suited to your chosen progression degree. Academic skills relevant to the specific subject area will be taught to fully prepare you for university study. The pathways are: Business, Economics, Finance and Management; Engineering & Physical Sciences; Humanities & Social Sciences; Life Sciences and Art and Design.
Business, Economics, Finance and Management
- Economics and Finance or Business Behaviours
- Advanced Mathematics for Business and Finance
- Skills for Business
Humanities & Social Sciences
- Globalization and International Relations
- Human Interactions
- Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences
Life Sciences
- Biology for Life Sciences
- Chemistry for Life Sciences or Pure Maths*
- Skills for Science
Art & Design
- Art Practice and Creative Design (double-weighted module)
- Contextual Studies
Note: Modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when you arrive at ONCAMPUS Loughborough.
*option based on progression degree
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed at regular intervals throughout the program to ensure you are making the progress required to successfully complete the program. A full assessment of the program will take place in the final semester. Assessment methodologies are aligned to those that will be experienced in the University environment and include project work, essays, presentations, and unseen