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Overview
Education
The International Foundation Certificate (IFC) programme at the Goldsmiths, University of London is aimed at undergraduate students who need a year to:
- develop or consolidate their language skills in academic English
- undertake preliminary study in the subject areas they would like to study at BA level
- familiarise themselves both with ways of working in British academic culture and in the standards required at undergraduate degree level
It is useful for students who may not have a clear idea of exactly which subject they want to study. The programme enables you to attend lectures or choose modules in which you have a broad general interest and, with the help of the tutorial support, clarify your future area of study.
Two core modules concentrate on different areas of language development:
- Academic Writing
- Reading
- Listening
- Speaking
A further module integrates inter-disciplinary content with language and study skills development, and you will also select two option modules offered by various academic departments across Goldsmiths, including the Department of Media and Communications. The option modules will offer you a taste of undergraduate study at Goldsmiths.
You will have a personal tutor, who you meet in small groups or on a one-to-one basis to discuss progress on the course, general approaches to study, and ways of maximising language learning. Tutors will also support you in finalising your plans for future study.
You are encouraged throughout the programme to work independently and in particular to use the resources available in the Goldsmiths Library.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Academic Reading and Writing
- Academic Listening and Speaking
- Globalising Cultures
- Understanding Images
- Approaches to Textual Analysis: Film Studies
- Cultural Studies
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 5
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Sociology Media Studies & Mass Media View 1104 other programmes in Media Studies & Mass Media in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
- Contact details of a second referee
- A personal statement – this can either be uploaded as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
- If available, an electronic copy of your educational transcript
- Details of your research proposal
Tuition Fee
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14030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14030 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for London
1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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