For entry onto bachelor’s programme
International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is designed for students who have completed high school or partial university education overseas and need additional support to prepare for a successful transition into academic studies at bachelor’s level at London Metropolitan University.
This programme will help students:
Why study the International Foundation Programme (IFP)?
English
Develop English language skills as necessary for academic studies
Academic
Prepare for Level 4 (bachelor’s) study through the acquisition of academic skills and knowledge
Learning
Develop as an independent, reflective learner
Self-management
Develop effective self-management and personal awareness skills
Subject Knowledge
become equipped with subject knowledge critical for successful higher education study
Learning Technologies
become an active user of learning technologies widely used in the UK higher education environment
Entry Requirements
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UKVI IELTS 5.0 no individual element lower than 4.5
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successful completion of senior high school or equivalent
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successful evidence of educational achievement in the country of origin equivalent to a UK Year 12 (leaving certificate is required)
If you're from a majority English-speaking country you may be exempt from the language requirement.
Course Structure
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Semester 1
Academic Preparation ProgrammeÂ
Part 1
This module focuses on developing academic language skills while developing subject-specific knowledge in your chosen subject area in preparation for bachelor's-level study
The APP1 module focuses on the following skills:
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Academic Reading
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Academic Listening
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Academic Writing Theory and Practice
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Academic Speaking and Presentations
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Academic Grammar and Vocabulary in Context
60 CREDITS
2
Semester 2
Academic Preparation ProgrammeÂ
Part 2
This module constitutes units around subject-specific weekly themes and aims to develop discipline-specific knowledge further while embedding these in the academic skills and literacies needed for bachelor's-level study in the UK.
The APP2 module focuses on the following skills:
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Academic Reading
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Academic Listening
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Academic Writing Theory and Practice
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Academic Speaking and Presentations
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Research Skills
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Academic Grammar and Vocabulary in Context
60 CREDITS
Both modules are core for all IFP pathways:
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Accounting, Economics and Finance | Business and Management | Community Development | Computing and IT | Criminology | Education and Teaching | English and Creative Writing | Electronic and Computer Network Engineering | Film, Music, and Theatre | Health and Nutrition | Journalism | Languages | Law | Media, Marketing and Communications | Police Studies | Politics and International Relations | Psychology | Social Work and Social Studies | Sociology | Travel, Tourism and Events | Youth Work
Register your interest
For further information, you can contact our recruiting agent Education Centre for Australia (ECA) at applylondonmet@eca.edu.au.
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