International Foundation Arts, Humanities and Law
Foundation course
Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English
Overview
This course is designed for intenational students who need an additional year of study prior to their undergraduate degree. You should take this course if you have fewer than 13 years of schooling and/or need to improve your academic skills and English to join an undergraduate course
The course is classed as an integral part of a 4-year degree and on successful completion students will graduate with a BA or BSc (Hons) degree in a subject area such as arts and humanities, education, languages, law, media and communication, philosophy, religion and theology and social sciences (see Progression and degree options).
Teaching, learning and assessment
In your foundation year you will be taught by highly qualified academic staff. They are specialists in English for Academic Purposes (EAP) who have many years of teaching experience in the UK and overseas.
You will gain practice and training in the different kinds of assessment that are common in higher education, for instance essays, reports, individual and group presentations, learning journals, project work and examinations.
Accreditation and quality
We are accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English as a foreign language. The report from our last inspection stated:
The British Council inspected and accredited Oxford Brookes International in October 2009. The Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching and welfare and accredits organisations which meet the overall standard in each area inspected (see the British Council website for details).
The large English language teaching department of this university offers courses in academic English for adults.
Points of excellence were noted in aspects of general management, academic resources, course design and learner training.
The inspection report stated that the organisation met the standards of the Scheme.
In detail
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Over the course of two semesters you choose a personal pathway of modules that build on your language and academic skills and reflect your own subject and career interests.
You will develop your knowledge of academic subjects through modules related to your future course of study. One or two of these modules will be at undergraduate level to give you the experience of studying at a higher level with British and other international students.
You will also increase your knowledge and confidence in using English for academic purposes, and develop your study skills and critical thinking skills before beginning your degree course.
Compulsory modules
Your three compulsory modules will develop your English and academic study skills in preparation for your future course. The modules will include some of the following depending on your entry level. (As courses are reviewed regularly, the module list you choose from may vary from that shown here.)
- Preparation for University Studies (double)
- Orientation to University Studies
- Introduction to Academic Writing
- Key Academic Skills for International Students
- International Foundation Project
Optional modules
Your five subject modules are chosen according to your study and career plans. At least one module will be at an undergraduate level to give you the experience of studying at this level with British and other international students. (As courses are reviewed regularly, the module list you choose from may vary from that shown here.)
Foundation level
- Perspectives on Business Studies
- Foundation Tourism and Hospitality
- Foundation Media Studies
- Intercultural Communication
- Perspectives on the Social Sciences
- International Relations
- Introduction to Development Studies
- Foundations of Modern Theory and Belief
- Modern British Cinema and Society
- Foundation Law
- Foundation Politics
- Literature and Arts in Context
- Thinking Critically
Undergraduate level
At least 1 and a maximum of 2 modules at this level.
- Basic Survey Methods
- Basic Data Analysis
- Basic Mathematical Methods I
- Basic Mathematical Methods II
- Introduction to Human Rights
- Politics in Comparative Perspective
- Foundations of Social Psychology
- Publishing Principles and Practice: Author to Reader
- The Rise of the Modern World
- Contemporary British Studies
The following basic modules are only recommended for students entering the programme with an IELTS level of 6.5 or above. The language modules are not available to native speakers of the language
- French - Foundation A & B and Intermediate A&B, Core Language 1 A &B
- Italian – Foundation A & B
- Mandarin Chinese - 1A & B, 2A & B
- Japanese - 1A & B, 2A & B
- Spanish - Foundation A & B and Intermediate A&B, Core Language 1 A &B
- Introduction to Philosophy
Course dates
These dates are for your foundation year. For the dates of the subsequent years please see the university's semester calendar
September 2012 start
Semester 1: 17 September – 21 December 2012
Semester 2: 21 January – 17 May 2013
January 2013 start
Semester 1: 21 January – 17 May 2013
Semester 2: 31 May – 24 August 2013
Key facts
CONTACT US
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pathways@brookes.ac.uk
Taught by
Course length
Full-time: 1 year foundation course leading to 3-year undergraduate degree
Teaching location
Headington Campus, Gipsy Lane
Start date
September
2012
January
or
September
2013
Contact
Richard Brunt
rbrunt@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 484990
Mark O'Keeffe
mokeeffe@brookes.ac.uk
+44 (0) 1865 484301
Progression and degree options
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pathways@brookes.ac.uk
Following your foundation year you will automatically progress onto one of the following degree courses.
Arts and Humanities
- Drama - BA (Hons) combined
- English - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Film Studies - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- History - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- History of Art - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Publishing Media (formerly Publishing) - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Education, Early Years and Teacher Training
- Early Childhood Studies - BA (Hons) single
- Education Studies - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Psychology - BSc (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Languages
- French Studies - BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Japanese Studies - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Spanish, Minor Field - BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Law
- Law - LLB (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Media and Communications
- Communication, Media and Culture - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- English Language and Communication - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) combined
Philosophy, Religion and Theology
- Philosophy - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Religion and Theology - BA (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Social Sciences
- Anthropology - BSc (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Geography - BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- International Relations - BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- International Relations and Politics - BA (Hons) single
- Politics - BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
- Sociology - BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Sport, Exercise and Nutition
- Sport, Coaching and Physical Education - BSc (Hons) single | BA (Hons) / BSc (Hons) combined
Tuition fees
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The tuition fees for the foundation year are £8,640 (2011/12). These are the same for international, EU and UK students.
The subsequent years are the fees for the relevant undergraduate course
Apply / Entry reqs
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Entry requirements
Academic
- Successful completion of high school/secondary school with good grades, A-levels, Baccalaureate or equivalent
English language
- IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in all skills (Law pathway: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all skills)
- TOEFL ibt 72 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking (Law pathway: 78 overall)
- Pearson Test of English 42 overall with 42 in all skills (Law pathway: 51 overall)
Module options are available if you have a higher level or are a native speaker of English.
English language requirements for visas
This course is classed as a B2 level for visa purposes. To apply for a student visa you will need to meet the minimum B2 English language requirements.
How to apply
September entry
You should apply through UCAS using the following details:
Oxford Brookes institution code: OXFD 066
Course code: Y002 BA/IFA
If you have any questions about the application process please feel free to contact Mark O'Keeffe on +44 (0) 1865 484301 or Richard Brunt.on +44 (0) 1865 484990.
January entry
You should apply directly to the university using the Oxford Brookes International application form.
Conditions of acceptance
When you accept our offer you agree to the conditions of acceptance. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
