International Foundation Programme www.cardiff.ac.uk

At least 4.0 in all sub-scores

Overview

5.5 nine

≥4.0

month long preparation programme for undergraduate

study

THREEroutes of study

BusinessEngineering Health & Life Sciences

Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho

Business courses at Cardiff

Accounting

Accounting

Accounting and Economics

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Management

Finance and Management

Business Management

General Route

Human Resources

International Management

Logistics and Operations

Marketing

Economics

Banking and Finance

Business Economics

Economics

Economics and Finance

Economics and Management Studies

IFP for Business

Business modules:

Business Studies Quantitative Methods for Business Introduction to Management Introduction to Economics

English language modules:

English Language & Study Skills 1English Language & Study Skills 2English for Academic PurposesIntegrated Study SkillsBritish Social & Cultural Environment 1 & 2

Student experience

My course is really useful.

I am new to studying business and the business modules on my course are helping me to have a thorough understanding of the essentials of business study.

The English language teaching is very good, with helpful teachers. The course is good preparation for studying at a UK university.

As well as improving my English I am learning skills that will help me in my degree, such as essay-writing and presentation skills.

Quang Huy Nguyen, Vietnam

Engineering courses at Cardiff

Architectural Engineering

Civil Engineering Civil and Environmental

Engineering

Electrical and Electronic

Electronic and Communications

Integrated Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Medical Engineering

IFP for Engineering

Engineering modules

Trigonometry and Further Calculus Engineering Analysis Algebra and Engineering Functions Engineering Materials Further Calculus

English Language modules

English Language & Study Skills 1English Language & Study Skills 2English for Academic PurposesIntegrated Study SkillsBritish Social & Cultural Environment 1 & 2

Health & Life Science courses at Cardiff

Anatomy Biochemistry Biology Biomedical Science

Biotechnology Chemistry Ecology Genetics

Medicine Microbiology Molecular Biosciences

Neuroscience

Optometry Pharmacy Physiology Physiotherapy

Radiography Zoology

IFP for Health & Life Sciences

Health & Life Science modules

Fundamental Aspects of Chemistry Thermodynamics, Kinetics & Equilibria Chemistry of Organic Compounds Inorganic and Redox Chemistry Genetics, Evolution & Diversity Cells & the Chemistry of Life The Way the Body Works

English Language modules

English Language & Study Skills Further English Language & Study Skills

English for Academic Purposes Further English for Academic Purposes English for Health & Life Sciences

Cardiff IFP course benefits

/ Classes taught on campus by University staff

/ Taught using a variety of methods - lectures, tutorials, practicals, seminars, independent study

/ Assessed by tests, essays, presentations, course work, group work, formal exams

/ Good balance of English for academic purposes and subject specific input

Cardiff IFP student support

/ IFP students are full members of the University - access to all facilities (libraries, sport, healthcare)

/ Dedicated IFP support office

/ Personal tutor system

/ Comprehensive induction programme

/ Guaranteed University accommodation

/ Scholarships available

Progression

Automatic: Biosciences Business Chemistry Engineering

Potential(Subject to application)

City and Regional Planning Computer Science Earth Sciences Healthcare Studies Journalism Mathematics Medicine Optometry Pharmacy Politics Psychology

Guaranteed progression

Business50% in all modules

Engineering40% in all modules

Health & Life Sciences

50% in all English language modules

40 % in all science modules

Automatic progression to study at Cardiff University

Cardiff University

/ Traditional University (est.1883)

/ Russell Group

/ Ranked in top 1.5%in the world (THES)

/ World leading research

/ 33 out of 34 research areas shown

to be undertaking world-leading research- RAE 2008

/ £200m investment to develop facilities

/ Top 20 in THES and Guardian

/ Excellent reputation domestically and internationally – recognised by Governments

/ Excellent career prospects

University Rankings

Top Anatomy and Physiology1 Cardiff University2 Cambridge3 Oxford4 UCL5 Bristol6 Newcastle7 Sussex8 Manchester9 Swansea10 King’s>32Ranking by The Complete University Guide 2013

Top 5 Business and Management Studies1 London Business School2 Imperial3 Cambridge4 Cardiff University5 Bath>90Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research

Top 3 Civil Engineering1 Imperial2 Swansea3 Cardiff University4 Newcastle- Nottingham6 Dundee- Sheffield8 Bristol- Southampton10 Queen’s, Belfast>23Ranking by GPA see www.cardiff.ac.uk/research

Top 5 Mechanical Engineering1 Southampton2 Bath3 Nottingham4 Cardiff University– Imperial College>55Ranking by The Guardian 2013

Top 3 Pharmacy1 Cambridge2 Nottingham3 Cardiff University4 East Anglia5 Queens University, Belfast>39Ranking by The Times Good University Guide 2013

Cardiff, Capital City of Wales

/ Population of 350,000

/ History & Culture:

/ Cardiff Castle

/ Wales Millennium Opera House

/ 5 theatres

/ Sport:

/ Championship football team

/ Ice-hockey, cricket, rugby

/ Indulge: shops, restaurants, and cinemas

/ Cardiff Bay

Living

/ Safe and friendly

/ Affordable (RBS)

/ University city

/ 29,000 students

/ 6,000 staff

/ 3,500 international students

/ Beautiful civic centre – 100 years old

/ Walking distance

Location

2 hours from London

Capital of Wales

Coastal location

Country

City

University

Thank you!Contact details: foundation@cardiff.ac.uk