Certificate in Foundation Studies

This programme is designed for students who:

• Have attended secondary (high school) education in their home country.
• Need to complete an international foundation year (IFY) to qualify for higher education.
• Need a programme that prepares them for year 1.
• Speak English to a more advanced level than the Certificate in Foundation Studies with Intensive English, perhaps because they went to an English-speaking school, or come from a place where English is widely spoken as a second language.
• Would like to get a flavour of a year 1 programme, e.g., by taking an elective in Business, Tourism, Science, Engineering or Computing.

Overview

Duration: 1 academic year (2 semesters)

Start Dates: September – June, or January – August each academic year.

Qualification Received: NFQ Level 6 Certificate (60 Credits)

English Entry Requirement: IELTS 4.5 or Grade C in iGCSE/GCSE English (or equivalent grade in an internationally recognised English exam)

Tuition Fees: €7,545 (including mandatory health insurance and sports facilities fee)

Progression Pathway: Completion of this programme will enable students to progress to Year 1 of their selected Bachelor programme, subject to achieving the following grades in Foundation:

• 40% (entry to Year 1, Level 7 Bachelor programme)
• 60% (entry to Year 1 of Level 8 Bachelor programme)
• 65% (entry to Level 8 Higher Diploma programme)

Programme Outline:

*Some level 8 programmes may have additional entry requirements

**Electives offered are subject to change and another elective, not listed here, might also be offered.. All electives are 5 ECTS. September intake students select one elective in Semester 1 and one elective in Semester 2. January intake students select 2 electives in Semester 2.(their first semester)

How to Apply

To apply for any of our International Foundation Programme, please contact your Education Agent or apply at www.dkit.ie/admissions/how-to-apply/applying-as-an-international-student.html#non-eu-applicants

Download Our International Mini Guide:

For more information, please download the International Foundation Programme Booklet or the International Students Mini Guide.