Undergraduate Preparation - International Foundation Year (IFY)
Entrance Requirements
Minimum Entrance Requirements for the NCUK IFY: Students usually need to have successfully completed 12 years of school education with satisfactory passes in their leaving examinations. A minimum English language level of IELTS 5.0 (TOEFL 500) and a good level of mathematics is required. However, in many NCUK Centres there are options for students who are below this level for mathematics and English (or who have not completed 12 years of school education) by studying an Extended IFY or Pre-IFY. Study of either of these programmes will help to improve both English language levels and mathematics ability.
Before you enroll for any NCUK programme you should seek advice on the suitability of your school qualifications from your nearest NCUK Centre
Core Elements
- Key Skills/English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- This module is important to help improve the reading and writing skills needed for academic study. It focuses on specific study skills needed for the subject modules you will be studying, and also combines study of essential computer skills needed for university study.
Subject Modules
- Mathematics
- Further Mathematics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Physics
- Information Technology
- Business & Management
- Business Studies
- Economics
- International Relations
- Society & Politics
- Government & Politics
- Art & Design
Note: Not all subjects are available at all NCUK centres.
At some centres, you can choose the length of time that you want to complete the course in.
- Fast Track IFY
- Intensive study for 20-25 weeks, up to 30 hours a week
- You must have a high level of English, and be very strong in your academic subjects
- Standard IFY
- 30 weeks, 20 to 25 hours of taught classes, and at least 25 hours self directed study
- Part time IFY
- A flexible programme, allowing you to study in your free time over more than 12 months
- Extended IFY
- This comprises three semesters (approximately 45 weeks in total) and is suitable for students who have not completed 12 years of education.