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International Foundation Year (IFY)/
International Degree Programme (IDP)
Why study this course?
The International Foundation Year/International Degree Programme provides
an excellent preparation for degree level study for overseas students. It is suitable
for students whose current academic qualifications and/or English language level
do not allow direct application to the first year of a Bachelor’s degree programme.
The course prepares you academically for your future studies but also
enhances your learning skills, employability and integration into British
culture and society.
What will this mean for my future?
Our course allows progression to degree courses in all subjects across
business, science, the social sciences, humanities and health. International
students wishing to study on the following Health Degree Programmes
after a Foundation Year: Adult Nursing, Medicine, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy
or Radiography (Diagnostic Imaging) should apply for the Health Foundation
Year. IELTS requirements vary for different Health related courses. Refer
to the International Foundation Year entry requirements web page.
INDICATIVE MODULES
The course content is flexible and
designed individually for each
student, drawing on a wide range of
Foundation Year modules. You will
take a mixture of core skills modules
together with academic modules
related to your chosen degree
programme. Additional English
language training is available as
necessary.
UCAS CODES
Y002 Y008
International Foundation Year
(1-year foundation course) International Degree Programme
(4-year degree programme)
Progression to first year of a degree
programme (subject to successful
completion of Foundation Year with
required threshold marks and a new
visa being obtained) Progression to the next year is
guaranteed, subject to successful
completion of the Foundation Year
with the required threshold marks.
Indicative entry requirements
English language IELTS level of 5.0
and 5.0 in all subtests
Visa information
A visa will be granted for the duration of
the IFY and a second visa will need to be
obtained for the 3-year degree stage.
Indicative entry requirements
English Language at least IELTS level
5.5 and 5.5 in all subtests
Visa information
A visa covers the full four years;
therefore there is no need to apply
for a second visa at the end of the
Foundation Year.
KEY INFORMATION
Course type
Foundation year
progressing to
Single Honours or
Combined Honours
Indicative entry
requirements
Please contact
the Foundation
Year Office via
keele.ac.uk/
foundationcourses/
contactus
Course duration
One year + three
years (IFY) 4 years
(IDP)
For information on courses that combine subjects please visit keele.ac.uk/ugcourses