This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture at Cardiff University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes, including BEng Civil Engineering. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Cardiff
United Kingdom
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Progression
Cardiff University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 29th
Satisfaction: 80%
World: 190th
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Start Dates
Jan, Mar, Sep, Nov
1 - 2 Semesters
Next start date: 23 Sep 2024
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Course Fees
From £18,750
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Cardiff University International Study Centre
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University after only one year.
- Study at a World class university that ranks consistently well in both UK and global league tables.
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A member of the prestigious Russell Group and a leading research university, ranked 5th in the UK for the quality of its research (Research Excellence Framework 2014).
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Live in the vibrant city of Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. The International Study Centre is located on campus at the university in the centre of Cardiff.
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About This Course
The International Foundation (Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at Cardiff University.
Study Options
- Standard (2 Semesters)
2 semesters starting Jan, Sep, Nov - Accelerated (1 Semester)
1 semester starting Mar
International Application Deadlines
- January 2024
Deadline: 8 Dec 2023*
Classes start: Jan 2023
- September 2024
Deadline: Aug 2024*
Classes start: Sep 2024
*Students who are applying for a visa from outside the UK must confirm their place by this date. The deadline may be extended by up to 3 weeks where a priority visa service is available and the student agrees to use it.
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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| English |
Standard (2 Semesters)
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in writing, 4.0 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test for most progression degrees. UKVI IELTS 6.0 (6.0 writing, 5.5 other skills) for Journalism, Media, Law, Politics and Communications degrees.
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Accelerated (1 Semester)
UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.0+ in all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test
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| Minimum Age |
Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).
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Start Dates And Progression
Study Plan: Standard (2 Semesters)
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Nov 2024 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: Accelerated (1 Semester)
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End Date |
Progression |
| Mar 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Cardiff University.
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BEng Architectural Engineering
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BEng Civil & Environmental Engineering
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BEng Civil Engineering
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BEng Electrical & Electronic Engineering
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BEng Integrated Engineering
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BEng Mechanical Engineering
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BEng Medical Engineering
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BSc Applied Software Engineering
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BSc Chemistry
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BSc Computer Science
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BSc Computer Science & Security & Forensics
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BSc Environmental Sustainability Science
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BSc Human Geography
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BSc Human Geography & Planning
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BSc Mathematics Operational Research & Statistics
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BSc Medicinal Chemistry
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BSc Physics & Medical Physics
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BSc Urban Planning & Development
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BSc\MArch Architecture
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BSc\MPhys Astrophysics
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BSc\MPhys Physics
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BSc\MSci Environmental Geography
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BSc\MSci Environmental Geoscience
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BSc\MSci Exploration Geology
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BSc\MSci Geology
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BSc\MSci Marine Geography
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BSc\MSci Physical Geography
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MMath Mathematics
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MPhys Physics & Astronomy
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