International Foundation Business and Technology
Foundation course
Accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English
Overview
This course is designed for international 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 business and management, computing, or hospitality, leisure and tourism (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
The compulsory modules will develop your English and academic study skills in preparation for your future courses. The modules will include some of the following depending on your entry level:
- Preparation for University Studies (double)
- Orientation to University Studies
- Introduction to Academic Writing
- Key Academic Skills for International Students
- International Foundation Project
- Foundations of Modern Theory and Belief.
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.
Foundation level
- Foundations of Computer Programming
- Foundations of Computer Systems
- Perspectives on Business Studies
- Foundation Economics
- Foundation Tourism and Hospitality
- Intercultural Communication
- Modern British Cinema and Society
- Foundation Law
- Foundation Politics
- International Relations
- Thinking Critically
- Introduction to Development Studies
- Foundations of Modern Theory and Belief
- Perspectives on Macro Economics
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
- Politics in Comparative Perspective
- Raising Individual Financial Awareness
- Foundations of Business
- Global Business Communications
- Planning a Successful Event
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
+44 (0) 1865 483874
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
CONTACT US
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pathways@brookes.ac.uk
Following your foundation year you will automatically progress onto one of the following degree courses.
Built Environment
- City and Regional Planning - BA (Hons) or MPlan single
- Construction Project Management - BSc (Hons) single
- Planning and Property Development - BA (Hons) single
- Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management - BSc (Hons) single
- Real Estate Management - BSc single
Business and Management
- Accounting and Finance - BSc (Hons) single
- Business - BSc (Hons) single
- Business and Management - BA (Hons) single
- Business Information Systems - BSc (Hons) single
- Business Management - BA or BSc (Hons) combined
- Business and Marketing Management - BA (Hons) single
- Economics, Finance and International Business- BSc (Hons) single
- Economics, Politics and International Relations - BA (Hons) single
- International Business Management - BA (Hons) single
- Management - BA (Hons) single
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
- International Hospitality Management - BSc (Hons) single
- International Tourism Management - BSc (Hons) single
Computing and Mathematical Sciences, Multimedia and Sound Technology
- Information Technology Management for Business - BSc (Hons) single
- Network Computing - BSc (Hons) single
- Mobile Computing - BSc (Hons) single
- Computer Science - BSc (Hons) single/combined
- Software Engineering - BSc (Hons) single
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
- TOEFL ibt 72 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking
- Pearson Test of English 42 overall with 42 in all skills
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: NJ19 BSc/IFB
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.
