Programme Specification
International Foundation Programme (2020 entry)
Academic Year: 2020/21
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Foundation Programmes at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | See 'Criteria for Progression' |
| Programme title | International Foundation Programme |
| Programme code | FYUF86 Biological Sciences with an International Foundation Year; FYUF66 Bioengineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF60 Chemical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF51 Chemistry with an International Foundation Year; FYUF52 Computer Science with an International Foundation Year; FYUF61 Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF75 Electronic & Electrical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF91 Geography with an International Foundation Year; FYUF53 Mathematics with an International Foundation Year; FYUF92 Product Design and Technology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF70 Product Design Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF71 Mechanical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF72 Manufacturing Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF73 Sports Technology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF87 Natural Sciences with an International Foundation Year; FYUF74 Engineering Management with an International Foundation Year; FYUF63 Materials Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF54 Physics with an International Foundation Year; FYUF64 Aeronautical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF65 Automotive Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF80 Sport with an International Foundation Year; FYUF81 Human Biology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF82 Psychology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF83 Business with an International Foundation Year; FYUF84 Economics with an International Foundation Year; FYUF90 Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year |
| Length of programme | Two semesters |
| UCAS code | C1PF Biological Sciences with an International Foundation Year;H1FP Bioengineering with an International Foundation Year; H8FY Chemical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; F1FY Chemistry with an International Foundation Year; G4FY Computer Science with an International Foundation Year; H2FY Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H6FY Electronic and Electrical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; L7YF Geography with an International Foundation Year; G1FY Mathematics with an International Foundation Year; CFP1 Natural Sciences with an International Foundation Year; HJFP Product Design and Technology with an International Foundation Year; H7FP Product Design Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H3FY Mechanical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H7FY Manufacturing Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H3FP Engineering Management with an International Foundation Year; CHFY Sports Technology with an International Foundation Year; J5FY Materials Engineering with an International Foundation Year; F3FY Physics with an International Foundation Year; H4FY Aeronautical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H3YF Automotive Engineering with an International Foundation Year; C6FP Sport with an International Foundation Year; C1FP Human Biology with an International Foundation Year; C8FP Psychology with an International Foundation Year; N1FP Business with an International Foundation Year; L1FP Economics with an International Foundation Year; L3FP Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year |
| Admissions criteria | Aeronautical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h4fy; Automotive Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h3yf; Bioengineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h1fp; Biological Sciences with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c1pf; Business with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/n1fp; Chemical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h8fy; Chemistry with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/f1fy; Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h2fy ; Computer Science with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/g4fy; Economics with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l1fp; Electronic and Electrical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h6fy; Engineering Management with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h3fp; Geography with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l7yf; Human Biology with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c1fp; Manufacturing Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h7fy; Materials Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/j5fy; Mathematics with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/g1fy; Mechanical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h3fy; Natural Sciences with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/cfp1; Physics with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/f35y; Product Design and Technology with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/hjfp; Product Design Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h7fp; Psychology with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c8fp; Social Sciences with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l3fp; Sport with an International FY - hrrp://www.lboro.ac.uk/c6fp |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Fri, 04 Dec 2020 16:56:17 GMT |
1. Programme Aims
- To provide a programme of study to allow students from a wide variety of backgrounds to obtain the necessary skill and knowledge to progress to an associated degree programme
- To equip students with transferable skills and attributes, and thus help prepare them for higher education and future employment
- Develop the English language skills required for successful study within higher education
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
- Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
- Accreditation bodies and Foundation Year Network
- National Qualification Framework
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should have knowledge of:
K1 The fundamental subject principles which will be of direct relevance to their chosen degree programme
K2 The relevance of mathematics in a variety of applications
K3 Key strategies required to access spoken and written academic texts
K4 A broad range of vocabulary and functional language suitable for academic communication
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
C1 Construct logical arguments,
C2 Apply the principles of subject studies to practical situations
C3 Demonstrate an understanding of academic writing
C4 Construct reasoned arguments, using relevant sources to support findings
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
P1 Collect, record and organise qualitative and/or quantitative data
P2 Analyse data to solve subject-specific problems
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
T1 Apply information from a variety of appropriate sources
T2 Present data in appropriate formats
T3 Work effectively within a team
T4 Communicate effectively in written formats
T5 Communicate effectively in oral formats
T6 Manage time and effort in the organisation of work and studies
T7 Demonstrate ethical principles and academic integrity.
4. Programme structure
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the School of Science.
4.1 Content
Students select modules appropriate to their destination department, as shown in the matrix at 4.2 below.
4.2 Department module specifications
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 MUST be included in the options chosen unless you have met your school admission criteria (6.5 IELTS).
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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Biological Sciences |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 |
FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 |
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Bioengineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Business |
FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics Or FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2
Or FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing | |
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Chemical Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 |
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Chemistry |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 Or FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics Or FYF021 Physical Geography with FYF022 Human Geography |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 Or
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 Or FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Computer Science |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 Or FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 Or FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Economics |
FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics OR FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR
FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology
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FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Electronic & Electrical Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Geography |
FYF021 Physical Geography with FYF022 Human Geography |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 Or FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 Or FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Human Biology |
FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics OR FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 OR FYF021 Physical Geography with FYF022 Human Geographyy |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 | FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 | |
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Materials Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Mathematics |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 Or FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Mechanical Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice Or FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Natural Sciences |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 Or FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Physics |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice Or FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Product Design and Technology |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing OR FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 |
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Product Design Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Psychology |
FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics OR FYF021 Physical Geography with FYF022 Human Geography |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 OR FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology | FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR
FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 ORFYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing
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Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Sports Programmes For Sport Management, FYF351 and FYF352 are preferred |
FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics OR FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 OR FYF021 Physical Geography with FYF022 Human Geography |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 | FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR FYF201 Chemistry 1 with FYF202 Chemistry 2 ORFYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 |
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Sports Technology |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice
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FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Engineering Management |
FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1 with FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2 |
FYF103 Foundation Year Physics 1 with FYF104 Foundation Year Physics 2 |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Social Sciences |
FYF013 Modelling with Mathematics with FYF014 Introduction to Statistics Or FYF021 Physical Geography with FYF022 Human Geography |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 with FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 Or FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 Or FYF301 Biology 1 with FYF302 Biology 2 Or FYF351 Business with Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
Students who leave the International Foundation Programme at the end of the foundation year without progressing to Part A of degree programme at the University will be entitled to receive a Certificate in International Foundation Studies, provided that they have accumulated a minimum of 100 credits, and achieved a module mark of at least 30% in all modules.
Where the progression requirements below are more demanding, students who entered the International Foundation Year prior to 2020 will need to satisfy the progression requirements outlined in the 2019/20 International Foundation Studies Programme Specifications.
To gain credit in any module, the overall module mark must be equal to, or in excess of, 40% and a minimum performance of 30% is required in all modules. In addition, different progression criteria exist for each intended degree level programme as indicated below.
If IELTS requirements were met upon entry to the programme, students do not need to meet the Academic English requirements below.
All programmes: Additional Progression requirement of 60% in the FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
5.1 Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering
In order to progress to Part A of the BEng programmes in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s) and achieve the threshold in FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 as set out below.
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Mechanical Engineering |
x |
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Product Design |
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x |
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
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x |
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing |
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Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering |
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x |
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
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Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
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x |
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
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Engineering Management |
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x |
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FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing |
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Sports Technology |
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x |
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FYF253 The Creative Designer: An Introduction to Design Practice |
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5.2 School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering (comprising of Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering, Department of Chemical Engineering, Department of Materials)
In order to progress to Part A of the BEng programmes in the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s) and achieve the threshold in FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 as set out below.
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Automotive Engineering or Aeronautical Engineering or Bioengineering |
x |
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FYF103 Foundation Physics 1 |
FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
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Chemical Engineering |
x |
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FYF201 Chemistry 1 |
FYF202 Chemistry 2 |
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Materials Engineering or Automotive Materials |
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x |
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FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing |
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5.3 School of Science
In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the School of Science candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s) and achieve the threshold in FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 as set out below
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Mathematics |
x |
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FYF103 Foundation Physics 1 Or FYF151 Microeconomics |
FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 Or FYF152 Macroeconomics |
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Physics
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x |
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FYF103 Foundation Physics 1 |
FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
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Computer Science
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x |
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FYF251 Introduction to Programming |
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Natural Science |
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x |
FYF103 Foundation Physics 1 Or FYF010 Applicable Mathematics 1, or FYF201 Chemistry 1 Or FYF301 Biology 1
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2, or FYF011 Applicable Mathematics 2, or FYF202 Chemistry 2 or FYF302 Biology 2 Or
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Chemistry
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x |
FYF201 Chemistry 1 |
FYF202 Chemistry 2 |
5.4 School of Social Sciences and Humanities
In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the School of Social Science candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s)
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Geography |
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x |
FYF021 Physical Geography |
FYF022 Human Geography |
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Social Sciences |
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x |
FYF222 Sociology |
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5.5 School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences
In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s)
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Biological Sciences |
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x |
FYF301 Biology 1 |
FYF302 Biology 2 |
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Human Biology
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x |
FYF301 Biology 1 |
FYF302 Biology 2 |
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Psychology |
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x |
FYF221 Introduction to Psychology
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Sport
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x |
FYF121 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 1 |
FYF122 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science 2 |
5.6 School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
In order to progress to Part A programmes in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering candidates must accumulate 105 credits, achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s) and achieve the threshold in FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 as set out below.
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Civil Engineering |
X |
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FYF103 Foundation Physics 1 |
FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
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Architectural Enigeering |
X |
FYF103 Foundation Physics 1 |
FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
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5.7 School of Design and Creative Arts
In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the School of Design and Creative Arts candidates must accumulate 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s) and achieve the threshold in FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 as set out below.
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Product Design and Technology |
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X |
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FYF104 Foundation Physics 2 |
FYF253 The Creative Designerr: An Introduction to Design Practice |
5.8 School of Business and Economics
In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the School of Business and Economics candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve 60% in their chosen specialist subject(s)
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Degree Programme |
FYF010/011 Applicable Mathematics 1 and 2 requirement |
Subject specific requirement |
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High 70% |
Intermediate 60% |
No requirement |
Subject 1 (15 credits 60%) |
Subject 2 (15 credits 60%) |
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Business |
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x |
FYF351 Business Finance |
FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Economics |
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x |
FYF151 Microeconomics |
FYF152 Macroeconomics |
5.9 Transfer between programmes
The provisions of Regulation IX apply to students registered on this programme and take precedence over the stipulations made in the previous section.
6. Relative Weighting of Parts of the Programme for the Purposes of Final Degree Classification
n/a
