Course description
What is this course about?
The International Foundation Course is awarded by City University London and taught at City and Islington College. It combines academic study and English language preparation. Successful completion of the International Foundation Course will guarantee you entry to a degree programme in Actuarial Science, Business and Management, Economics, Engineering (excluding Civil Engineering), Informatics and Mathematics at City University London.
What will I study?
In the first semester you will take compulsory core modules: English Language and Communication; Academic Study and Research skills; Information and Communications Technology; and, Mathematics.
In the second semester you will continue with the first two subjects, and will also take two subject-specific elective modules which are relevant to your chosen area of study. These are: Economics; Science Technology and Applications (1); Quantitative Methods for Business; and Mathematics for Engineers.
Assessment is through a combination of coursework and exams.
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What can I do after the course?
Successful completion of the International Foundation Course guarantees progression onto one of the following undergraduate programmes at City University London: Actuarial Science, Business and Management, Economics, Engineering (excluding Civil Engineering), Informatics and Mathematics.
See the detailed list of all City University London link to foundation degree programmes.