International Foundation Business and Technology, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), International Foundation Programme

Oxford Brookes University Pathways, Oxford Brookes University, the United Kingdom

Oxford Brookes University Pathways, Oxford Brookes University

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), International Foundation Programme	Full-time	1 year	January	GBP 9250	GBP 12210
BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), International Foundation Programme	Full-time	1 year	September	GBP 9250	GBP 12700

About International Foundation Business and Technology, BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), International Foundation Programme - at Oxford Brookes University Pathways, Oxford Brookes University

This foundation course is classed as an integral part of a 4-year degree and on successful completion you will graduate with a BA or BSc (Hons) degree in a subject area such as business and management, computing, or hospitality, leisure and tourism. Click 'Progression and degree options' below for a list of degrees you can study afterwards.

It is suitable for international, EU and British students who do not currently meet the entry requirements for their chosen bachelor's at Oxford Brookes.

Overview

This course is designed for students from a range of educational backgrounds who need an additional year of study prior to their undergraduate degree. You should take this course if any of the following apply to you:

You have less than 13 years of schooling
You need to improve your academic skills and English to join an undergraduate course
You haven't met the entry requirements for direct entry on to the first year of a degree

The course is classed as an integral part of a 4-year degree, and takes place before the first year of your chosen degree. After your total four years of study (five if you take a work placement or additional year studying abroad) you will graduate with a BA or BSc (Hons) degree in the same way as your classmates on your specific degree.

This foundation course can be tied with a range of our excellent degrees in subject areas such as business and management, accounting and finance, computing, or hospitality, leisure and tourism (see 'Progression and degree options' below).

See our full range of foundation courses for international students. We have foundation courses for students with IELTS 4.5 upwards.

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.

There will be a maximum of 18 students in a class in your compulsory modules. Your subject specialisation modules may be larger.

Teaching hours

You will have 18 class hours in semester 1 and 15 class hours in semester 2 per week. Classes are held Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays), usually between 9am and 4pm. Some subject modules may be between 5pm and 8pm.

You will need to spend at least 20 hours per week on independent study which includes homework, assignments, tutorials, reading and preparation for classes (in groups or individually).

Accreditation and quality

In detail

Course content

Over the course of two semesters you choose a personal pathway of modules that build on your current 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.

You will develop your study skills and critical thinking skills before beginning your degree course. The course will also increase your knowledge and confidence in using English for academic purposes. There is not an 'English language' component of the course. However, for international students who need to raise their English level, we will consider successful completion of the foundation as bringing your language level to what is required for your degree.

Modules

You must take and pass eight modules to complete the foundation year.

Compulsory modules

Three compulsory modules will develop your academic study skills and your critical-thinking skills in preparation for your future courses. These are:

Orientation to University Studies - Develop your research, critical thinking and study skills and understand the culture and expectations of taking a university degree.
Intercultural Communication - Increase your awareness and understanding of how people from diverse backgrounds, including yours, interact with, and interpret, the world around them; prepare yourself for studying in a multicultural university and, in future, living and working as an active citizen in a globalised world.
Foundation Project - Understand the processes of planning, researching and writing a substantial assignment to the standards required for higher education; you will finally submit a 2,500-word paper.

Optional modules

Your choice of four optional modules will depend on your interests and future study plans. We will advise you on the best combination at the start of the course. As courses are reviewed regularly the module list you choose from may vary from that shown here.

Foundation level

Foundations of Computer Systems
Foundations of Computer Programming
Perspectives on Business Studies
Foundation Economics
Perspectives on Macroeconomics
Foundation Tourism and Hospitality
International Relations
Foundation Engineering Mathematics I
Foundation Engineering Mathematics II

Undergraduate level

Basic Survey Methods
Basic Data Analysis
Digital Cinematography
Multimedia IT Skills
Raising Individual Financial Awareness
Foundations of Business
Global Business Communications
Planning a Successful Event

Undergraduate language modules for students with IELTS 6.5 or above - not available to native speakers of the language

French A1
French A2
French B1 (1)
French B1 (2)
German A1
German A2
German B1 (1) dependent on student numbers
German B1 (2) dependent on student numbers
Japanese for Beginners
Japanese 2A
Japanese 2B
Mandarin Chinese 1A
Mandarin Chinese 1B
Mandarin Chinese 2A dependent on student numbers
Mandarin Chinese 2B dependent on student numbers
Spanish A1
Spanish A2
Spanish B1 (1)
Spanish B1 (2)

Recommended modules for particular pathways

You can choose modules according to your previous experience, interests and study plans. However, the following modules are recommended for progression to undergraduate degrees in particular subject areas.

Recommended for business, marketing, accounting and tourism

Foundation level: Perspectives on Business Studies (Semester 1); Foundation Economics (Semester 1 or S); Foundation Tourism and Hospitality (Semester 1 or S); International Relations (Semester 2 or S); Perspectives on Macroeconomics (Semester 2)
Undergraduate level: Foundations of Business* (Semester 1 or 2 or S); Global Business Communications (Semester 1 or 2); Basic Data Analysis (Semester 2); Basic Survey Methods (Semester 1 or 2); Raising Individual Financial Awareness (Semester 1 or 2); Planning a Successful Event (Semester 1)
Also: Level 3 mathematics module if required for Business

Recommended for computing

Foundation level: Foundations of Computer Systems (Semester 1); Foundations of Computer Programming (Semester 2)
Undergraduate level: Basic Data Analysis (Semester 2); Digital Cinematography (Semester 1)
Also: Level 3 mathematics module if required

*Not available to students with equivalent AS/A2 level qualificationsSemester 1 = Sept-Dec
Semester 2 = Feb-May (Summer semester) = June-Aug

Student support

Our dedicated student support team are here throughout your time at Oxford Brookes International and can help with any problems or issue you may face. They can provide one to one support, pastoral advice and guidance to help you progress through your course. They also organise our welcome programme and social events for students.

Course dates

September 2017 start

Enrolment and induction: 18-22 September 2017
Semester 1: 25 September - 18 December 2017
Semester 2: 29 January - 19 May 2018

January 2018 start

Enrolment and induction: 25-26 January 2018
Semester 1: 29 January - 19 May 2018
Semester 2: 29 May - 17 August 2018

(See our university calendar for details of bank holidays.)

Key facts

This course is taught by Oxford Brookes International

Course length

Full-time: 1-year foundation course leading to 3-year undergraduate degree (or 4-year undergraduate degree if it involves a work placement or you take a study abroad year)

Teaching location

Headington Campus

Start date

September 2017 or January / September 2018

Progression and degree options

Guaranteed progression: You will progress automatically to your degree once you pass your foundation year with 40%. You can choose the degree you want to study when you apply or during your course. We can help you decide.

This foundation can prepare you for a range of outstanding degrees at Oxford Brookes University including:

Business and Management

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BA (Hons) Business and Management
BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
BSc (Hons) Economics
BSc (Hons) Economics, Finance and International Business
BA (Hons) Economics, Politics and International Relations
BA (Hons) Events Management
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) International Business Management
BSc (Hons) International Business, Finance, and Economics
BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management for Business
BA (Hons) Marketing Management

Computing, Multimedia and Sound Technology

BSc (Hons) Computer Science
BSc (Hons) Computing for Robotic Systems
BSc (Hons) Digital Media Production
BSc (Hons) Network Computing
BSc (Hons) Software Development for Business

Hospitality Management

BA (Hons) Events Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management

Real Estate and Construction

BA (Hons) City and Regional Planning
BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management
BA (Hons) Planning and Property Development
BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management

If you do not see the degree you want to study in this list, please see our other international foundation courses.
We will give you advice on the best course for you and help you to apply for your chosen undergraduate course at Oxford Brookes or another British university. There are lectures and seminars on British higher education, and individual help with your application through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) from our admissions staff, our administrative team and your tutors.

Notes about fees for this course

The tuition fees for international students for the foundation year are £12,210 (for Sep 2017/Jan 2018).

For EU (including British) applicants the tuition fees are £9,250.*

After the foundation year you will pay fees for the relevant undergraduate course

If you are an EU (including British) student you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the UK government for the whole duration of your degree including the foundation year.

Due to UK Government funding regulations, we unfortunately cannot accept UK/EU students on to this course in January. You are welcome to apply for our International Foundation Diploma, but no government funding is available for these courses. Please contact us on pathways@brookes.ac.uk if you have any questions about this.

**Whilst these inflationary fee increases in tuition fees from have been announced by the UK government, they are still subject to formal parliamentary approval and the University meeting expectations in the new Teaching Excellence Framework. Further information is available in the Minister of State for Universities and Science's written statement from 21 July 2016. They are also subject to OFFA's approval of the University's access statement. If you join us as an EU student in 2017/18 you will not move to International level fees, provided this continues to be permitted by UK law. Further information is available on our dedicated Brexit FAQs webpage.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

Academic

Qualifications from your country
British A-levels: 88 UCAS Tariff Points from 3 A Levels (equivalent to CCD)
International Baccalaureate: 24 points
Equivalent qualifications accepted
GCSE Maths Grade C (or B for progression to economics/finance related degrees) or equivalent

English language

IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in all skills
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.

Minimum age

The normal minimum age for this course is 18. We will admit 17-year-olds on a case-by-case basis if they turn 18 during the academic year in which the course runs.

Under 18s are only admitted to the University if they live in student accommodation. Find out more about the university's policy on the safeguarding of children.

More information for students aged under 18.

How to apply

September entry

You should apply through UCAS using the following details:
Institution code: O66
Course code: NJ19
Institution code name: OXFD
Short form of course: BSc/IFB

For assistance with your application call us on +44 (0)1865 483874 or email us on pathways@brookes.ac.uk

Your admissions officer for University English, Parrizad Pound (right), will assist you from the moment you apply to when you eventually enrol at Oxford Brookes.

January entry

Apply online directly to Oxford Brookes. January entry is not available to British or EU students due to government funding regulations.

Tier 4 visas for international students

If you are an international student and need a Tier 4 student visa to enter the UK, then you will get a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for four years which will cover your foundation year and your three-year full-time degree course.

Be aware that BSc (Hons) International Hospitality Management or BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management include a compulsory year-long work placement so last four years. If you wish to do one of these courses after your foundation, inform the admissions team at intadmissions@brookes.ac.uk as your CAS will need to be issued for five years to cover the whole period of study.

We cannot issue a CAS for five years if the degree course you wish to progress to does not have a compulsory work placement.

Students wishing to take a work placement on a degree where this is optional would need to renew their visa at home before beginning their degree. Please contact intadmissions@brookes.ac.uk for the best advice.

Further information about visas and work placements

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.