International Foundation Programme in Business, Humanities & Social Sciences (Accelerated)
Academic Year 2021/22
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Programme Title |
International Foundation Programme in Business, Humanities & Social Sciences (Accelerated) |
Final Award |
University Foundation Certificate |
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Programme Code |
NTO-AIF-BH |
UCAS Code |
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HECoS Code |
100079 |
ATAS Clearance Required |
No |
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Mode of Study |
Full Time |
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Type of Programme |
Undergraduate Certif |
Length of Programme |
1 Academic Year(s) |
Total Credits for Programme |
120 |
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Exit Awards available |
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INSTITUTE INFORMATION
Teaching Institution |
INTO Queen's |
School/Department |
INTO |
Quality Code Higher Education Credit Framework for England |
Level 3 |
Subject Benchmark Statements The Frameworks for Higher Education Qualifications of UK Degree-Awarding Bodies |
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Accreditations (PSRB) |
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The British Council |
Date of most recent Accreditation Visit 11-05-18 |
REGULATION INFORMATION
Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations None. |
Programme Specific Regulations ENTRY REQUIREMENTS |
Students with protected characteristics None. |
Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations (Please see General Regulations) No |
EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF PROGRAMME
The specific objectives of the programme are to:
1. Provide international students with a high quality pre-undergraduate education and learning experience within which the measured and validated outcomes are of a quality to secure entry to undergraduate degree programmes of Queen’s University Belfast.
2. Prepare international students for study at undergraduate level in Queen’s University or other Western, English-medium universities and to create opportunities for students to progress to undergraduate study at Queen’s University Belfast.
3. Provide a qualification that is of a quality to secure progression elsewhere for those students who either do not meet the entry criteria for Queen’s or wish to follow their undergraduate course at another university.
4. Enhance the English language ability of students to enable them to communicate and study effectively and confidently at undergraduate level at Queen’s or in another English medium university.
5. Assist international students to acclimatise and become accustomed to student life in the UK and to provide practical experience of the learning, teaching and assessment methods found in Queen’s and in other UK universities.
6. Develop the students’ subject knowledge and the learning, intellectual, practical and linguistic skills required for successful study at undergraduate level.
7. Inculcate a commitment to good practice in academic work and provide students with the necessary personal, interpersonal and key skills to enable them to develop as independent, self-directed learners.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Learning Outcomes: Cognitive SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. Critically analyse, evaluate and interpret information, utilising up-to-date academic literature. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Cognitive skills are developed throughout the programme by teaching staff working with students posing problems aimed at exercising and developing knowledge in each unit. Throughout the programme, elements of applied work form a focus for the development of cognitive skills. As well as taking part in lectures and seminars students also form part of learning groups which meet regularly under guidance to discuss progress and problems. Independent enquiry, critical evaluation and interpretation, abstraction and assimilation are key elements in all modules and are further reinforced in the Study Skills component of the English Language and study Skills module. Methods of Assessment Self-assessment and reflection are developed by formative feedback particularly on tutorial presentations. |
Learning Outcomes: Transferable SkillsOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. Present knowledge and demonstrate expertise in a coherent, effective and meaningful form. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Transferable skills development permeates the teaching and learning on the International Foundation programme. Successful completion of projects and coursework across modules requires students to gather additional information from a range of sources, select and assimilate relevant information and to complete tasks within deadlines. Methods of Assessment Although not formally assessed, qualities such as self-reliance, good time management and the ability to undertake independent study are fostered and encouraged throughout the course. |
Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & UnderstandingOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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1. Demonstrate an awareness/knowledge of mathematical facts, principles and statistical techniques relevant to a variety of discipline areas and use them to solve real life problems. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies The following learning, teaching and assessment methods are used to enable students to achieve and demonstrate these outcomes: Methods of Assessment Students’ knowledge and understanding will be assessed through a combination of unseen examinations, formal essays, class tests, individual and group projects, as well as individual and group oral presentations. Tutor moderated assessment will contribute to the assessment of group work components. |
Learning Outcomes: Subject SpecificOn the completion of this course successful students will be able to: |
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Apply knowledge and understanding, cognitive and transferable skills within each subject module as well as across modules at programme level. |
Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies Students’ subject specific skills are developed through lectures, seminars, tutorials, group-work, presentations and report writing. Methods of Assessment Students will be assessed through examinations, assignments and projects. |
MODULE INFORMATION
Stages and Modules
Module Title |
Module Code |
Level/ stage |
Credits |
Availability |
Duration |
Pre-requisite |
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Assessment |
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S1 |
S2 |
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Core |
Option |
Coursework % |
Practical % |
Examination % |
English Language and Study Skills |
IFYF001 |
1 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Foundation Economics |
IFYF003 |
1 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Foundation Politics and International Relations |
IFYF004 |
1 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Foundation Business Studies |
IFYF014 |
1 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Further Mathematics for Engineering and Science |
IFYF015 |
1 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
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Foundation Mathematics (Business, Science, Engineering and Architecture) |
IFYF019 |
1 |
30 |
YES |
YES |
14 weeks |
N |
YES |
40% |
0% |
60% |
Notes
If students choose to study Module IFYF015 (Further Maths) they must also study IFYF019 (Foundation Mathematics). Please note that the British Council accredits the ELSS module for this programme.