International Foundation Year

Cardiff University

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees.

• Location
  Cardiff
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Cardiff University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 29th
  Satisfaction: 80%
  World: 190th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep, Nov
  2 Semesters
• Course Fees
  From £21,250
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Cardiff University International Study Centre

• 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.
  • 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).
  • 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 Year is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Cardiff University for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

International Foundation Year

• International Foundation (Arts, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences)
• International Foundation (Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance)
• International Foundation (Engineering, Physical Sciences & Architecture)
• International Foundation (Health, Medical and Life Sciences)
• Or browse a full list of degree programs

General Admission Requirements

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Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English *	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.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Top Ranked Subjects at Cardiff University

Cardiff University ranks particularly well for the following subjects (United Kingdom ranking shown in brackets).

• Electrical & Electronic Engineering (1)
• Architecture (2)
• Dentistry (9)
• Physics (10)
• Psychology (12)
• International Relations (13)
• Media & Film Studies (13)
• Medicine (14)
• Journalism (14)
• Languages & Linguistics (14)

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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.