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International Foundation Programme

  • Award: Diploma
  • Study Level: Full-Time (Day Classes)
  • Mode: Full Time
  • Duration: 2 Semesters
  • Tuition Fee: QAR 75,000 Per Academic Year
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The International Foundation Programme is offered by Ulster University to meet the needs of international students who do not yet meet the entry criteria for undergraduate study. This programme seeks to nurture international student’s skills development and academic attainment.

The International Foundation Diploma is a 120 credit qualification which forms part of our 4 – year Ulster University Bachelor’s degree programme, but can allow you to progress to a Bachelor’s degree programme at most universities.

There are two pathways for each Foundation:

  1. Business, Arts, Humanities and Social Science pathway (BAHSS)
  2. Science, Technology and Engineering pathway (STE)

 

You need to take the pathway that leads to the Bachelor’s degree programme you wish to study. The BAHSS pathway prepares for Bachelor degrees in subjects such as Business Studies, Business Analytics, Business with Computing, Marketing, Accounting, Law, History and English. The STE pathway prepares for Bachelor Degrees in subjects such as Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering, Biology, Civil Engineering and Pharmacy.

Entry Requirements

  • High School Diploma: A GPA of 2.5 or above, including English at Grade 12, and a pass (50 or above) in Mathematics for the STE Pathway

 

  • General Secondary Education or Qatar Senior School Certificate: Minimum of 50%, including a pass (50 or above) in Grade 12 Mathematics for the STE Pathway

 

  • GCSE: A minimum of 5 GCSE grade C or above, including C or above in GCSE Mathematics for the STE Pathway and completion of 12 years of schooling

 

  • Age Requirement: Must be 18 years old or over upon completion of the International Foundation Programme

 

  • Language Proficiency: An IELTS overall score of at least 5.0, with no band lower than 5.0, or an equivalent qualification

 

  • Other Qualifications: Will be considered on merit for equivalency with the above requirements

 

  •  If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements, you will be offered the opportunity to study on one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to prepare you for this programme

BAHSS Pathway

  • Introduction to Entrepreneurial Leadership (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • Introduction to Creative Industries (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • Exploring Cultural Identities (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • Foundation in Mathematics (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • English with Study Skills (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
  • English for Academic Transition (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
  • Extending Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)
  • Project-Based Learning (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)

 

STE Pathway

  • Exploring Cultural Identities (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • Digital Media Tools (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • Foundation in Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • Foundation in Mathematics (20 Credits – compulsory)
  • English with Study Skills (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
  • English for Academic Transition (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 5.0-5.5)
  • Extending Critical Thinking for Undergraduate Study (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)
  • Project-Based Learning (20 Credits – compulsory for students with IELTS level 6.0 and above)

Register your interest in the programme.