University of Derby

International Foundation Programme

University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom

Course overview

• referencing and paraphrasing • critical reading and writing • academic writing style and utilising your academic voice • professional presentations and public speaking • effective note taking and lecture and seminar skills • improving cohesion and coherence

Key highlights

  • Develops referencing, paraphrasing and critical reading and writing skills
  • Builds academic writing style and your own academic voice
  • Trains professional presentation and public speaking skills
  • Covers effective note taking plus lecture and seminar skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Cost of study

International: £15,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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