Objectives

The International Foundation tear (IFY) teaches the skills you need to:

• Enter further study
• Succeed in your chosen degree
• Improve your career prospects

Content
The course covers language, academic skills and an introduction to computing and business. It is divided into the following modules.
• English Language
• English for Business Communication
• Essentials of Business
• IELTS Preparation
• Maths for Computing and Business
• Fundamental Concepts of Computing
• PC Competence
• Study Skills
• Understanding Overseas Cultures

Structure
• One year full-time. Part-time study options available
• Assessed by assignments and exam
• Certification awarded by NCC Education

Entry Requirements
• A valid IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent other qualification (including NCC Educations free placement test )
• One A Level pass or good higher secondary education certificate

This course is recognised by many
universities including:

• University of Abertay, Dundee
• Anglia Ruskin University
• University of Bath
• University of Brighton
• University of Central England, Birmingham
• University of Derby
• De MontFort University
• University of East London
• University of Glamorgan
• University of Gloucestershire
• University of Greenwich
• University of Hertfordshire
• University of Huddersfield
• Kingston University London
• Leeds Metropolitan University
• London Metropolitan University
• Manchester Metropolitan University
• University of Northampton
• University of Northumbria
• University of Nottingham
• Oxford Brookes University
• University of Portsmouth
• Southampton Solent University
• Staffordshire University
• University of Sunderland
• University of Teesside
• Thames Valley University
• University of Wales, Bongor
• University of West of England
• University of Westminster
• University of Worcester
• University of York

The course is also listed with USAS
(UK University & Collage Admission Service)
www.usas.ac.uk

Academic Progression
Gain access to study on the next stage of the NCC Education Degree Journey, the International Diploma in Business or Computer Studies (see pages 14 and 15 for Information) or apply for first year entry at university.