International foundation diploma
International foundation diploma
Duration
Academic Year (3 term) |Fast-Track (2 terms)
Start Dates
You can apply now for entry in September 23 or January 2024
Fees
Campus (Home): Year 1 fee, £11,100
Campus (International): Year 1 fee, £16,500
Delivery
3 days a week (average 15 hours each week).
Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm
Entry Requirements
Successfully completed Secondary school
Minimum IELTS 5.0 (standard) |
Minimum IELTS 5.5 (intensive)
Student Satisfaction
95% of Our students would recommend IBCM / IBCM Student Survey 2022
Awarding Body
NCC
UCAS Course Code
N/A
Course Overview
The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is a one-year pre-university qualification that provides students with an entry route to a wide range of UK and overseas university. The L3IFDHES prepares students with the essential English language skills, key transferable study skills, cultural knowledge, and chosen specialisms that universities feel bridges the gap between high school and undergraduate study.
We offer pathways in computer science, business, engineering, health sciences and higher finance.
There are six streams of the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES). These are as follows;
■ L3IFDHES Business Stream
Accounting and Economics
- L3IFDHES Computing Stream Six core units plus Introduction to Computer Science and Introduction to Programming
- L3IFDHES Higher Finance Stream Six core units plus Further Mathematics and Introduction to Accounting and Economics
- L3IFDHES Engineering Stream Six core units plus Further Mathematics and Physics
■ L3IFDHES Chemical Engineering Stream
Six core units plus Further Mathematics and Chemistry
- L3IFDHES Health Sciences Stream Six core units plus Biology and Chemistry
With agreements in place with over 70 universities across the globe, students can progress with confidence to a higher education course for further study.
- MANDATORY MODULES
- There are 6 mandatory modules as shown below:
| MODULE | CREDIT |
| Developing English Language Skills | 30 |
| Advanced English Language Skills | 20 |
| English for Academic Purposes | 10 |
| Study and Communication Skills | 20 |
| Culture Studies | 10 |
| Foundation Mathematics | 10 |
- ELECTIVES MODULES
- In addition to the Mandatory modules, you will choose 2 elective modules; according to Your chosen stream:
| MODULE | Credit |
| Introduction to Computer Science | 10 |
| Introduction to Programming | 10 |
| Introduction to Business | 10 |
| Introduction to Accounting and Economics | 10 |
| Further Mathematics | 10 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Biology | 10 |
Academic
For entry onto the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) qualification students must have successfully completed secondary school education.
English Level
Students must also meet the English language entry requirements of:
- IELTS minimum score of 4.5 or above (Minimum 4.0 in each skill area) | Academic Year Programme)
- IELTS minimum score of 5.0 or above (Minimum 4.5 in each skill area) | Fast-Track Programme
OR
- GCE ‘O’ Level English D7 or above
You will be taught at our Central Manchester location and will attend three terms each year. You will attend classes 3-4 days a week, averaging 15-18 hours per week. Your classes will be scheduled Monday to Friday between 9am and 5pm and you will experience a variety of teaching methods. Most modules are delivered through lectures, seminars and workshops.
- Lectures provide a broad outline structure for each topic to be covered. Lectures offer a good way of covering a lot of information and, more importantly, of conveying ideas to many people at once.
- Seminars enable you to complete directed self-study and to answer questions and solve problems which are set by the lecturer. You will discuss your answers and solutions within the seminar group. Seminars will enable you to explore further the topics introduced in the lectures.
- Workshops follow on from lectures and seminars. They are designed to enable you to work within a small group to perform set tasks (e.g. working on an exercise or case study).
Assessment and marking
To achieve each unit you will have to demonstrate sufficient knowledge and competence in each of the required learning outcomes.. Assessment will either take the form of examinations (which will include written, spoken and listening) or assignments, depending on the unit itself.
Throughout your studies you will be given practice tests/exams and assignments and will be provided with detailed feedback to enable you to identify where your strengths are and which areas you need to develop in order to be successful.
You will then be assessed at the end of each module by one of the methods above as required by NCC.
Students will be awarded a grade of pass, merit or distinction for each unit, using a marking scheme set by NCC and this will lead to an overall grade at the end of the qualification.
There are opportunities within the programmer for students to resit an examination or retake an assignment should they not pass this at their first attempt. This would normally involve a fee, together with additional study lessons.