Studying an International Foundation Year
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If you are an international student aiming to study at university but do not yet meet the academic or English language requirements for a three-year honours degree, the International Foundation Year could be the ideal starting point for you.
These programmes are designed to prepare you for undergraduate study in the UK, with tailored academic support and additional English language development to help you succeed.
It is also a great option if you have been out of education for some time or are looking to change direction and pursue a new academic or career path.
The International Foundation Year can be added to a range of degree courses offered at Wrexham, allowing you to begin your university journey without delay. Throughout the year, you will study core modules designed to improve your academic, personal and professional skills while also enhancing your English language proficiency. This will help you to settle into university life and build a strong foundation for future success.
Once you successfully complete the International Foundation Year, you can progress directly onto your chosen undergraduate degree, if you decide that this is the right path for you.
Submitting an application is a simple and streamlined process. To begin, select your preferred pathway below—this will take you directly to our online application portal. Below, you will find key information such as entry requirements, tuition fees and the courses you can progress onto after you've completed the International Foundation Year. Our International Office is here to support you throughout every stage of your application journey. If you have any questions or need guidance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at international@wrexham.ac.uk.
Content Accordions
- International Foundation Year Pathway's
Business Pathway's
- BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance Management (with International Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Business & Management (with International Foundation Year)
Computing Pathway's
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science (with International Foundation Year)
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with International Foundation Year)
Engineering Pathway's
- BEng (Hons) Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering (with International Foundation Year)
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering (with International Foundation Year)
- BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering (with International Foundation Year)
- BEng (Hons) Renewable & Sustainable Engineering (with International Foundation Year)
- Course Content
Our International Foundation Year has been carefully designed to develop both your academic and English Language skills in preparation for our 3 year bachelor's degree courses. Each pathway contains a set of unique modules in addition to the modules found across all three pathway's. These unique modules will develop your subject knowledge in preparation for future studies.
Business Pathway
Semester 1:
- Study Skills for Success
- English for Academic Purpose (EAP)
- Resilience During HE and Beyond
Semester 2:
- Numeracy
- Professional Communication in the Workplace
- Fundamentals of Business and Finance
Computing Pathway
Semester 1:
- Study Skills for Success
- English for Academic Purpose (EAP)
- Maths and Computing for Problem Solving
Semester 2:
- Collaborative Practice
- Computer Hardware and Software
- Foundations of Cyber Security
Engineering Pathway
Semester 1:
- Study Skills for Success
- English for Academic Purpose (EAP)
- Maths and Computing for Problem Solving
Semester 2:
- Collaborative Practice
- Engineering Principles
- Engineering Practice
- Academic Entry Requirements
Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate with an overall average of 50% or above. Or a GPA of 3.0 or above (When marked on a GPA scale out of 5.0)
Botswana
National Certificate with 50% or above
Brazil
Certificado de Conclusao Ensino Medio with a GPA of 5.0 out of 10 or grades A-C or above.
Cameroon
Baccalaureat with 14 out of 20 or above
China
Successful completion of Year 2 or Huikao with 70% or above. Or completion of Huikao with 60% or above.
Egypt
General Secondary Education (Thanaweya A'ama) or Seconday Education Certificate of A;-Azhar with 60% or above.
France
French Baccalaureat with 12 or above Or International Du Baccalaureat with 12 or above
Ghana
Successful completion of the West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) with grades 1-8 in 4 relevant subjects
India
Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 50% or above including a minimum of 50% in Maths. Or Successful completion of Year 11 with an average of 75% or above.
Indonesia
Ijazah - Pendidikan Kesetaraan Program Paket C with 60% or above
Japan
Japanese Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with Good Grades
Kenya
Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with five 'C' Grades
Kuwait
Tawajihiya/High school with 70% or above.
Malaysia
5 passes at SPM with grades 6C or above including Maths and English
Morocco
Diplome du Baccalaureate with 12/20 or above. Or Attestion du Baccalureat with 12/20 or above. Or Baccalureat de l'enseignement Secondaire with 12/20 or above. Brevet de Technicien Superieur with 12/20 or above.
Nepal
School Leaving Certificate Examination with 50% or above
Nigeria
West African Senior School Certificate: Successful completion of 5 modules with grades of C6 or better (to normally include Maths and English)
Pakistan
Year 12 (HSC) or Polytechnic Diploma - 50% overall with passes in minimum of 4 subjects. Or Successful completion with (Intermediate Part 1) - 60% with passes in minimum 4 subjects
Philippines
Grade 12 High School Diploma with 80% or above
Singapore
GCE O Levels Grade C or above (Including Maths & English Language)
Sri Lanka
Successful completion Sri Lankan O Levels, 5 modules with grades of CCCCC (to normally include Maths and English)
Taiwan
3-Year Senior High School Leaving Certificate with a PASS
Thailand
Thai Upper Secondary Maw 6 with a GPA of 2.0 out of 4.0
Uzbekistan
Orta Malumot Togrisida Shahodatnoma
Vietnam
Vietnamese 3-Year Upper Secondary Certificate with 6.5 out of 10 - English Language Entry Criteria
Our International Foundation Years offer two routes depending on your level of English Language Proficiency.
Route 1IELTS 5.5 With No Skill Score Below 5.0 and a maximum of two skills at 5.0
Applicants with IELTS score of 5.5, with no skills score below 5.0 and a maximum of two skills at 5.0 are only eligible to apply for the 1-year standalone International Foundation Year. If applicants hold an alternative SELT, acceptance maybe granted subject to Wrexham University admissions assessment on eligibility. Once accepted on to the International Foundation Year, applicants will be issued a one-year confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS).
Students will initially apply for a subject specialism (e.g. International Foundation Year Engineering) with the intention of progressing to a subject specific honours degree route (e.g. BEng (Hons) Aeronautical & Mechanical Engineering), subject to the successful completion of the International Foundation Year.
Students are required to sit an approved UKVI SELT at the end of Semester 1 to apply for their chosen bachelor’s degree programme at Wrexham University or any other higher education institution (HEI) requiring a second CAS.
Route 2
IELTS 5.5 With No Skill Score Below 5.5
Applicants with an IELTS score of 5.5 with no skills score below 5.5 are to apply for the 4-year integrated International Foundation Year pathway. In some cases, acceptance of alternative English language proficiency certificates with an equivalent of IELTS 5.5 with no skill score below 5.5, can be accepted subject to Wrexham University admissions assessment on eligibility. - Tuition Fees
£12,500 (for students with an IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no less than 5.0 in each subskill) - 1 year International Foundation Year
£11,900 (for students with an IELTS score of 5.5 overall with no less than 5.5 in each subskill) - 4 Year Inter-grated Foundation Programme leading to Level 6 Qualification
