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International Foundation Year

An on-campus foundation year in Wales that guarantees progression onto a Wrexham University bachelor's degree in business, computing, engineering, art & design or media.

  • Level Foundation Programmes
  • Qualification International Foundation Year
  • Course type Foundation Course
  • Study method On Campus
  • Delivery Full-time
  • Duration 12 months
  • Start dates September
  • Location Wrexham, Wales
  • Awarded by Wrexham University

Course overview

The International Foundation Year prepares overseas students for a UK undergraduate degree at Wrexham University. Alongside English and integrated academic skills, you follow a subject pathway — business, computing, engineering, art and design, or media and creative technology — and successful completion guarantees entry to a linked bachelor's programme.

Two routes are available: a standard 31-week programme and a 24-week fast track for stronger English.

About the course

Students who progress onto their undergraduate degree at Wrexham University are eligible for a scholarship bursary of up to £2,000 per year for the whole of their degree.

Course content

Modules

  1. English for IFY (standard or fast track)
  2. Integrated Skills for Undergraduate Studies

Optional modules

  1. Fundamentals of Finance and Introduction to Marketing (Business pathway)
  2. Computing Mathematics and Developments in Technology (Computing pathway)
  3. Mechanical Science and Electrical & Electronic Science (Engineering pathway)
  4. Creative Processes and Progression Project (Art & Design pathway)
  5. Media Culture and Personal Project (Media & Creative Technology pathway)

How you are assessed

Formative in-class exercises plus final online tests in reading, writing, speaking and listening for the English modules; presentations, reports, in-class tests and coursework across the pathway modules.

Entry requirements

  • Foundation Year only — standard (31 weeks): UKVI IELTS 4.5 overall, no sub-test below 4.5; fast track (24 weeks): UKVI IELTS 5.0 overall, no sub-test below 4.5.
  • Foundation + Degree — Academic IELTS 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5 (both routes).

Progression

Guaranteed entry to the linked Wrexham University BA (Hons), BSc (Hons) or BEng (Hons) degree in your chosen pathway, stated at application.

Fees & funding

Fees: Fees are quoted individually — please get in touch for a fee quote.

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