The course has two related aims: academic and language based. From an academic point of view, you will not only secure a recognised qualification that can guarantee a place on the first year of an undergraduate degree course in the UK, but also receive a thorough preparation for that course. You will expand your understanding of the subject and be trained to study effectively in a British environment: essential grounding for the demands of a university degree. In terms of English language teaching, our Foundation Diplomas are designed to bring students’ IELTS levels up to at least 6.0 (generally the minimum level required by UK universities). As this is obviously a key requirement, a good deal of attention is paid – where necessary – to improving students’ language levels, with a particular emphasis on being able to write and understand academic English.
