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:

Mandatory: Electives**:
Information Technology Skills (5 ECTS) Engineering Elective
Intercultural Competence (5 ECTS) IT/Computing Elective
Introduction to Research & Study Skills (5 ECTS) Science Elective
Orientation (5 ECTS) Business Elective
English Foundation – Higher Level 1 (5 ECTS – 6 hours English)  

Mandatory: Electives**:
Essential Mathematics (5 ECTS) Engineering Elective
Introduction to Communication Skills (5 ECTS) IT/Computing Elective
Exploring Western Culture (5 ECTS) Science Elective
Entrepreneurial Skills (5 ECTS) Business Elective
English Foundation – Higher Level 2 (5 ECTS)  

 

*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 our International Foundation Programme, please contact your Education Agent or apply at the link below.

Information on How to Apply

 

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