Please note, we're currently not accepting students from India.
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) will prepare you for undergraduate study in the UK. You will gain high levels of support as we help you settle into student life in London, and build the skills and confidence needed for successful degree study.
The programme is aimed at students with intermediate to advanced levels of English, who have completed secondary school with good grades, but would like to improve their study skills to meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at Middlesex.
During the course you will be introduced to a range of subjects taught on our undergraduate programmes, and we will offer you individual support in choosing and applying for your degree. The course will prepare you to begin an undergraduate course with confidence and settle into student life at Middlesex.
You will also:
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The programme incorporates a streamlined, integrated design based on four modules with a common underlying core theme. The core theme provides a stimulating learning platform which will relate to real life scenarios. Possible core themes include tourism, sustainability, education, environment or hosting a global event.
The core theme will also include a series of sub-themes covered in three week blocks, which will introduce you to a range of subjects taught on undergraduate programmes. These subject 'tasters' aim to inform your future choice of undergraduate degree and may include business, media, communications, global and social sciences subjects.
All students will study modules as follows, depending on their pathway:
Science & Technology: Computer Science | |||
Academic Skills and Writing IFP0510 | Foundation Mathematics (Science & Technology) MSO0206 | Foundations of Computing and Technology IFP0540 | Computing and Digital Technology [Engineering/ Computing] SAT0205 |
Science & Technology: Psychology | |||
Academic Skills and Writing IFP0510 | Fundamentals of Business Mathematics MSO0207 | Foundations of Social Science IFP0530 | Literature for Social Sciences and the Law LAW0701 or Introduction to Business - MGT0006 or Digital Production - MED0200 or Art & Design Portfolio - DES0004 |
Arts & Creative Industries: Games Design | |||
Academic Skills and Writing IFP0510 | Foundation Mathematics (Science and Technology) MSO0206 | Foundations of Arts and Creative Media IFP0560 | Digital Production [Media/ Performing Arts] MED0200 or Art and Design Portfolio [Design/ Visual Arts] DES0004 |
Arts & Creative Industries: All ACI programmes except Games design | |||
Academic Skills and Writing IFP0510 | Cross-Art Collaboration PER0300 or Fundamentals of Business Mathematics MSO0207 | Foundations of Arts and Creative Media IFP0560 | Digital Production [Media/ Performing Arts] MED0200 or Art and Design Portfolio [Design/ Visual Arts] DES0004 |
Business & Law: Accounting & Finance, Economics, Management, Marketing, Tourism | |||
Academic Skills and Writing IFP0510 | Fundamentals of Business Mathematics MSO0207 | Foundations of Business IFP0520 | Introduction to Business MGT0006 |
Business & Law: Law & Politics, Sociology & Criminology | |||
Academic Skills and Writing IFP0510 | Foundation Mathematics (Law) MSO0208 | Foundations of Social Science IFP0530 | Literature for Social Sciences and the Law LAW0701 |
The International Foundation Programme is a 1 year programme and the tuition fee is £13,400 for September 2023 entry.
Ana Maria Franco Combita from Colombia completed a one-year International Foundation Programme at Middlesex before progressing onto the BA International Politics.
Ana Maria Franco Combita
During the IFP I really improved my English, but also learned how to reference, write essays in English and use the library. It was really great that the pace of the IFP was slow – we started small, with short essays, and then built up to more difficult work over the year, before we were ready to start our degree.
In the first year of your degree, they assume you already know everything - so I feel like the IFP gave me a head start. I actually became the student rep for my course in the first year of my degree because I already knew how to use the library and reference my work. That was really cool. If it wasn't for the IFP I would have been in the same position as everyone else.
The best part about the IFP was getting to know people from all over the world. It was great to experience so many different opinions and cultures in class. It's a glimpse into the real world! At home, we would have a debate in class and we'd talk about other countries or cultures, but we wouldn't really understand them. Here at Middlesex, we'll have a debate and people from all over the world will actually be taking part.
The tutors on the IFP were really supportive. I did really well on the course, and because of that my tutor recommended me for a scholarship for my first year of my BA International Politics degree, and I was successful! I'm really grateful to her for that.
I like being in London, but its really different to life back in Colombia – life goes very fast here! But it does captivate you, you feel busy and useful. I've learned lots in London, and I've discovered myself in many ways. In a sense, I even feel more proud of being Colombian after coming here, because everyone around you is different. It's a great experience.
