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International Foundation Programme
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) has been specifically designed to prepare international students for academic study on a wide range of our undergraduate degree programmes. The IFP at the University of Kent is one of the first international foundation programmes offered by a British university, having been in existence for over 20 years. The Kent IFP has two start dates; one in September and now, from 2012, an in-take in January. The January in-take is only for business pathways. The start date for the January IFP is 16 January 2012 and the September intake commences on 24 September 2012. |
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New January-start IFP for BusinessOur new January-start IFP will begin in January 2012 and will include three terms of study from 16 January until 17 August. CEWL is pleased to be able to offer students who join the International Foundation Programme for Business starting in January 2012, the opportunity to be awarded a £500 scholarship. For further details on how to apply and any queries you may have, please contact us on: ifpinfo@kent.ac.uk |
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The International Foundation Programme offers a guaranteed place on an undergraduate degree programme at Kent upon successful completion and on meeting the rules of progression.
The IFP provides a series of academic content modules in addition to modules in EAP and Academic Skills.
If you pass the International Foundation Programme and meet the rules of progression, as set by you intended degree programme, you will have all the qualifications that you need in order to continue your studies at degree level. As the International Foundation Programme contains its own language training module, you will not need to take an additional English language examination such as IELTS or TOEFL.
The International Foundation Programme takes place at the University of Kent, and students are full members of the University with access to University accommodation and all academic, welfare, social and sport facilities on campus.
The Programme is taught by highly qualified University of Kent tutors and leads to a range of degree programmes in the Humanities and Social Sciences including pathways to Law, Business, Architecture and Computing.
Students who successfully complete the International Foundation Programme are guaranteed entry to a wide range of degrees in the Faculties of Humanities and Social Sciences and selected programmes in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medical Studies.
IFP module overview
Look at the information in the table below to see the different modules we have on offer. Click on the '+' to read a summary of the content for each module.
- LZ021 Academic Skills Development
This core module prepares students for academic study with a focus on English language and study skills. It is the core module which all students take on the International Foundation Programme
- LZ001 History
This course considers the history of late 19th and 20th century Britain, providing a background to the development of modern British society.
- LZ002 English literature
English Literature for University Study aims to develop your critical understanding of literary texts through a close examination of stylistic variation in a selection of texts from the three main genres.
- LZ003 Sociology
This module focuses on the ways in which society has changed over the last two centuries, beginning with the massive changes brought about by the British Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution of 1789.
- LZ004 Economics
The first section of the module will be concerned with the nature of markets and the role of the price mechanism in resource allocation. We then move to consideration of the whole economy, analysing such phenomena as inflation.
- LZ013 Maths and Quantitative Methods
The module is designed to develop the mathematical skills, problem solving and systematic thinking skills which are required at UK universities.
- LZ007 Politics
This module provides a general introduction to the study of politics. You will become acquainted with many fields of study in the discipline, among them, political theory, government, international relations and European politics.
- LZ012 Philosophy
Philosophy is the search for answers to the fundamental questions of human life, such as 'What sort of being am I?' 'What is it possible for me to know for certain?' This module is aimed not at providing answers to these questions, but at teaching you how to approach such questions.
- LZ018 Business Management
This module has been designed to provide a key foundation in the principles of business and management.
- LZ019 Law
Law for University Study equips you with knowledge regarding the nature and the sources of English law. We explore the hierarchy and structure of the English legal system, and the functions of the people involved in implementing and interpreting the law.
- LZ022 Design
This module provides students with an introduction to elementary spatial design theory and practice.
When you apply to join the International Foundation Programme you should stipulate the intended degree programme which you hope to progress onto after the IFP. This will help our admissions team to assess your application and it will also allow us to consider the modules that you will need to study. Students complete the module registration process during the first week of the programme when our staff will advise you about compulsory and optional modules depending on your intended programme of degree study.
Preparing to join the International Foundation Programme
The staff of the Centre for English and World Languages very much looks forward to welcoming students for the 2011 session of the International Foundation Programme.
Should you have any questions of queries please feel free to contact us at: ifpinfo@kent.ac.uk
Additional information:
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On the International Foundation Programme, students follow a combination of English language and specialist subject modules over an academic year. More detailed information about the programme here
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Students are provided with on-campus accommodation and, as full members of the University, have access to all academic, sports, welfare and social facilities. More about accommodation here
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All students on the International Foundation Programme have a personal tutor to advise them on academic decisions throughout the year.