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Course Overview

Modules

During your International Foundation Year you will study four modules:

Social Sciences with Mathematics
The main focus of this module is looking at society through the topics of culture and identity, globalisation, mass media, and crime and deviance. You will also study the methods used in sociological research, which includes a mathematical element. This will prepare you for your own research project. After completing this module you will have a good knowledge of the main concepts of sociology and its research methods, as well as an understanding of the influences shaping modern society.

Psychology
Our Psychology module covers the theoretical approaches to psychology, research methods, human memory, childhood development, stress, and psychopathology. You will also carry out a practical research project, which involves completing and analysing the results of a psychological experiment. At the end of the year, you will have a strong understanding of the key concepts and theories of psychology, as well as practical research skills.

Media Studies
Media Studies is provided as an elective module for students interested in pursuing a media-related degree or who have a specific interest in exploring the theoretical and practical aspects of Media. Through the module, you will develop an understanding of key concepts underpinning different activities and an appreciation of the critical views of media and culture.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

Academic: Good high school grades or equivalent. 

Country Qualification*
Bangladesh Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 50%
Bahrain Successful completion of Tawjahiya (secondary school leaving cert) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects
China Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average of 65% or above
Georgia Successful completion of Secondary School Leaving Certificate (year 11 or 12)
Ghana Successful completion of the WAEC West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects
Hong Kong Passes in 3 or more academic subjects or successful completion of HKDSE 22
Kuwait Successful completion of Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects
India Successful completion of Standard 10 with 65% or year 11 55%
Indonesia Successful completion of Grade 6.5 SMU 2 or Grade 6.0 SMU 3
Iran Successful completion of High school Diploma (3 years ) in 4 or more subjects with an average grade of 11
Japan Successful completion of Kotogakko with grade average of 2.0
Jordan Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 50% in 4 or more subjects
Kazakhstan Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education in 4 or more subjects
Korea Successful completion of Korean high school graduation equivalency exam - 60%+ including relevant subjects
Libya Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60%
Macau Successful completion of Bachillerato 65%+
Mexico Successful completion of Bachillerato with average of 70%
Morocco Successful completion of Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10
Nigeria Successful completion of WAEC West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects
Oman Successful completion of Thanawiya Amma (School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects
Pakistan Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate (50%) or SSC (65%)
Qatar Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects
Russia Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education
Saudi Arabia Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 60%, including relevant subjects
Taiwan Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 60% or Senior High 3 at an average of 55% or above
Thailand Successful completion Mathayom 6 with GPA 2.0 (2.0 in Maths and Science subjects)
Turkey Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall including relevant subjects
UAE Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 60%, including relevant subjects
Ukraine Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with a minimum GPA 4.5
Vietnam Successful completion of Year 12 with average grade 6.0 overall (with 6.5 for maths and science subjects)

English Language Requirements:

Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (with minimum 5.0 in writing and no other element less than 4.0) or equivalent. Options available for entry from Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.0 overall

Fees

£13100


This information was accurate on : 13/10/2020
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