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International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year (IFY) is a level 3 programme equivalent to A levels. During your study of the IFY you will develop subject-specific knowledge and improve your academic English language skills in preparation for studying at university.

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Why study the International Foundation Year?

The IFY will prepare you for the first year of your undergraduate degree. It’s made up of several core and subject-specific modules that will give you a greater understanding of your chosen subject area. The skills you develop through this programme will help you in your chosen degree, in your future career, and in all aspects of life.

Why study this course

You can choose to join the IFY programme either in January or September.

If you don’t currently meet the English language level and academic skills for direct entry onto a undergraduate degree, then you may need to study the IFY programme. Once you successfully complete the programme, you can progress to your chosen degree at the university.

Throughout your study of the IFY, you will benefit from small class sizes and support from qualified and experienced teachers.

Available Routes

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) at University of Kent International College (UK IC) is a level 3 foundation year that is an equivalent qualification to A levels.

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The International Foundation Year (IFY) is level 3 programme offered through the University of Bradford International College (UBIC).

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Discover your route to IFY

You can pick from a range of subject specific pathways that you will study for one year. After successful completion, you will receive a level 3 award and can then progress to year one of your chosen university degree course.

In this course, you will be provided with a highly supportive and academically challenging environment in which to develop language, university study, and subject-specific modules related to your intended degree choices in the field of Business and Management.

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In this course, you will be provided with a highly supportive and academically challenging environment in which to develop language, university study, and subject-specific modules related to your intended degree choices in the field of Computing and Creative Industries.

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In this course, you will be provided with a highly supportive and academically challenging environment in which to develop language, university study, and subject-specific modules related to your intended degree choices in the field of Law and Social Sciences.

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In this course, you will be provided with a highly supportive and academically challenging environment in which to develop language, university study, and subject-specific modules related to your intended degree choices in the field of Science, Engineering, and Health.

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Our International Foundation Programme – Arts and Humanities enables you to understand a range of areas. You will develop your communication and creative skills whilst taking specific modules relating to your further degree study.

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Our International Foundation Programme – Business enables you to understand a range of areas. You will develop your knowledge in business, economics, statistics and data analysis which opens up a variety of career opportunities.

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Our International Foundation Programme – Computing, Engineering, Mathematical Sciences enables you to understand a range of areas relating to your further degree study. These include Maths, Data Analysis, Computer Sciences, Programming and Digital Design.

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Our International Foundation Programme – Human and Social Sciences enables you to understand a range of areas. You will develop your communication skills whilst taking specific modules relating to your further degree study.

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Our International Foundation Programme – Law, Society and Social Justice enables you to understand a range of areas to prepare you for your degree study. You will develop your communication skills whilst taking specific modules which include social and legal studies.

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Key Features of the IFY

Small class sizes

up to 18

Student life abroad

You'll quickly adjust to the way of life in your chosen student city

Improve

your academic study skills

Continuation Degrees

BSc (Hons)
Forensic and Medical Sciences (with placement year)
Designed for developing core biomedical, chemical and forensic sciences, helping you become a skilled forensic practitioner.
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BSc (Hons)
Forensic Science (with placement year)
Forensic Science BSc degree focuses on the processing and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes.
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BSc (Hons)
Forensic Anthropology (with placement year)
Explore how archaeological techniques and the analysis of human remains are used in a forensic (medico-legal) context.
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BSc (Hons)
Archaeology (with placement year)
The Archaeology degree at Bradford integrates traditional archaeology with the practical application of scientific methods that are applied to today’s archaeology.
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BA (Hons)
Heritage and Archaeology (with placement year)
The study of heritage is vital for understanding our sense of identity and place. Heritage has widespread meaning; past, present and future narratives are interwoven with both physical features (landscapes, buildings, structures, monuments and objects), and more intangible practices based on oral traditions and living memory that enliven and enrich cultural experience (stories, traditions, crafts, food, dance, music and poetry).
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BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc
Gain the knowledge needed on how to design and develop the next generation of software tools and systems, and gain the knowledge and techniques required to enhance and exploit computer technology.
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BSc (Hons)
Pharmaceutical and Cosmetic Science
This new programme provides a high-quality education across the boundaries of pharmaceutical and cosmetic science, along with the analytical and problem-solving skills you'll need to become a cosmetologist, academic or researcher of the future.
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BSc (Hons)
Psychology and Criminology
This degree combines the fields of psychology and criminology. Through scientific study, staff expertise from both areas work together to integrate insights from both disciplines. It not only covers the curriculum recommended by the British Psychological Society (BPS), through which you will develop an understanding of the individual, but also engages with criminological theories exploring crime, victims, societal structures and the operation of the criminal justice system. For example, you will explore internal human motivation, development, and mental processes.
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