Overview

It will prepare you for a range of degrees in subjects such as Business, Events Management and Tourism, Law, Engineering, Design, Technology and Art and Design

Develop essential academic skills

The International Foundation Programme at University of Derby will develop your academic writing, reading, listening and speaking skills. Drawing on the extensive materials from the University library, scientific journals and current news and media, you will learn contemporary research practices and explore academic studies within an evaluative and professional mindset. These skills are essential for effective study at the University of Derby and the course will help introduce you to:

referencing and paraphrasing
critical reading and writing
academic writing style and utilising your academic voice
professional presentations and public speaking
effective note taking and lecture and seminar skills
improving cohesion and coherence
and general English skills to support language development

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organisms and the Environment

Biomedical Science

Anatomy and Physiology

Study Skills and Research

Preliminary Mathematics

Further Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-18 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Buxton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

The IFP requires a 4.5 IELTS overall with a minimum allowance of 4.0 in no more than one skill.

The equivalent of GCSE English language (grade A-C or 9-4)
The equivalent of GCSE maths (grade A-C or 9-4)
A personal statement to demonstrate a commitment and ability to study at this level

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15500 GBP / year

≈ 15500 GBP / year

Funding

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Overview

Develop essential academic skills

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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