IFP International Foundation Programme - September

Semester 1

Foundation Chemistry 1

Students will learn how to predict the properties of molecules from their structures and gain an understanding of how and why reactions happen. Students will apply what they have learnt in the laboratory, develop their practical skills, and learn how to work safely in the lab environment.

Foundation Biology 1

The module will provide the student with an understanding of animal and cell biological principles required for further study on science-based programmes. It will also give an introduction to some of the analytical and practical skills appropriate to subsequent degree work.

Foundation Physics

This module provides a basic understanding of physics, physical concepts, and their associated skills, together with the skills of independent learning.

Mathematics for Science

This module provides a solid foundation in core areas of pure mathematics, equipping students with the arithmetic, algebraic, trigonometric, and calculus skills needed to support entry to, and progression within, undergraduate degree programmes in mathematics, sciences, and related disciplines.

Psychology and Research Methods

The module aims to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. It will focus on psychological research by introducing students to the scientific method and basic data analysis.

Semester 2

Foundation Chemistry 2

Students will gain a deeper understanding of how and why reactions happen. Students will apply what they have learnt in the laboratory, develop their practical skills, and learn how to work safely in the lab environment.  

Foundation Biology 2

The module will build on the foundations of animal and cell biological principles required for further study on science-based programmes. It will also consolidate some of the analytical and practical skills appropriate to subsequent degree work.

Further Mathematics

This module aims to achieve a solid grounding in some of the aspects of vectors and matrices, kinematics of motion, advanced integration techniques and differential equations.

Quantitative Methods for Science

This module introduces the key elements of statistics and provides students with a foundation in core quantitative techniques required for progression to undergraduate study in mathematics, sciences, and related disciplines. Through learning how to analyse and solve a range of statistical problems, students develop both theoretical understanding and practical numerical skills.

Psychology and the Body

The module aims to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. The emphasis of this module will be on acquiring knowledge and understanding of the biological basis of thought, behaviour, and emotions.

Semester 1

Principles of Business and Management

This module introduces students to themes and theories of business and management and enables them to develop their ability to think critically, organise their thoughts logically, and argue persuasively in business and management contexts.

Mathematics for Finance and Economics

This module provides a solid foundation in key areas of mathematics specifically designed for programmes in Finance and Economics. Through the development of techniques for analysing and solving a range of mathematical problems, students acquire core mathematical skills, enabling them to engage confidently with the mathematics required in the first year of their undergraduate studies.

Foundation Information Systems

The module introduces students to information systems and their application in a clear and supportive way. Students will gain an understanding of how data is collected, organised and used to improve efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and decision-making in various disciplines.

Foundation Economics Microeconomics

The module introduces students to the basic principles of microeconomics, the study of how individuals and companies make choices regarding the allocation and utilisation of resources. Students will learn the neoclassical model of demand and supply, market failures and the behaviour of firms.

Psychology and Research Methods

The module aims to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. It will focus on psychological research by introducing students to the scientific method and basic data analysis.

Foundations of Law (English Legal System)

The module will prepare students to study Law at undergraduate level by providing them with an introduction to the core principles related to the English Legal System. 

Introduction to Sociology

This module aims to introduce students to the idea of sociology as a social science and how it might differ from psychology and biology. Students will be introduced to a number of important sociological perspectives and shown how sociologists collect their data by looking at qualitative and quantitative research methods and the factors that influence the choice of research topic and method. 

Arts and Design Practices 1

You will be introduced to Art and Architecture through a framework that centres around a series of practical projects informing the development of a digital portfolio. This framework will assist you in developing and expanding the skills required to pursue further undergraduate study. 

Semester 2

Principles of Marketing and Organisational Behaviour

This module equips students with knowledge of marketing and organisational behaviour, including business ethics and sustainability, marketing mix, leadership and organisational structure  and how they impact decision-making and business operations. Students will explore how these functionalities interact within an increasingly complex and dynamic global business environment.

Quantitative Methods for Finance and Economics

This module introduces the key elements of statistics. The module develops core quantitative techniques that prepare students for more advanced study in finance and economics. Through learning how to analyse and solve a range of statistical problems, students develop both theoretical understanding and practical numerical skills.

Foundation Data Analysis

This module provides a supportive introduction to data analysis that connects everyday data use with discipline-specific applications. It enables students to see data not as abstract mathematics, but as a practical tool for understanding the world, solving problems, and making justified decisions in both their academic studies and future careers.

Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics

The module introduces students to the basic principles of macroeconomics. Students will learn the models and theories economists use to understand the economy's overall performance. To show how governments can use macroeconomic policy instruments to achieve the macroeconomic policy objectives of a country and address macroeconomic conflicts. Develop basic mathematical and statistical skills and their application in economic decision-making.

Psychology and the Body

The module aims to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. The emphasis of this module will be on acquiring knowledge and understanding of the biological basis of thought, behaviour, and emotions.

Introduction to the Law of Obligations and Negligence

The module aims are to introduce students to the principles of the law of obligations and negligence in tort, while developing students’ knowledge and the ability to explore, analyse, evaluate and critique legal issues, concepts and theories.

Government and Politics

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the nature of political concepts, institutions and ideologies and to assist them to develop the ability to interpret and analyse political information and evaluate political arguments. 

Arts and Design Practices 2

You will be introduced to Graphic Design, Digital Media, Film and Performance through a framework that centres around a practical series of projects that will be central to the development of a digital, public-facing blog. This framework will assist you in developing and expanding the skills required to pursue further undergraduate study.

Semester one

Principles of Business and Management

This module introduces students to themes and theories of business and management and enables them to develop their ability to think critically, organise their thoughts logically, and argue persuasively in business and management contexts.

Mathematics for Finance and Economics

This module provides a solid foundation in key areas of mathematics specifically designed for programmes in Finance and Economics. Through the development of techniques for analysing and solving a range of mathematical problems, students acquire core mathematical skills, enabling them to engage confidently with the mathematics required in the first year of their undergraduate studies.

Foundation Information Systems

The module introduces students to information systems and their application in a clear and supportive way. Students will gain an understanding of how data is collected, organised and used to improve efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and decision-making in various disciplines.

Foundation Economics Microeconomics

The module introduces students to the basic principles of microeconomics, the study of how individuals and companies make choices regarding the allocation and utilisation of resources. Students will learn the neoclassical model of demand and supply, market failures and the behaviour of firms.

Psychology and Research Methods

The module aims to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. It will focus on psychological research by introducing students to the scientific method and basic data analysis.

Foundations of Law (English Legal System)

The module will prepare students to study Law at undergraduate level by providing them with an introduction to the core principles related to the English Legal System. 

Introduction to Sociology

This module aims to introduce students to the idea of sociology as a social science and how it might differ from psychology and biology. Students will be introduced to a number of important sociological perspectives and shown how sociologists collect their data by looking at qualitative and quantitative research methods and the factors that influence the choice of research topic and method. 

Arts and Design Practices 1

You will be introduced to Art and Architecture through a framework that centres around a series of practical projects informing the development of a digital portfolio. This framework will assist you in developing and expanding the skills required to pursue further undergraduate study. 

Semester two

Principles of Marketing and Organisational Behaviour

This module equips students with knowledge of marketing and organisational behaviour, including business ethics and sustainability, marketing mix, leadership and organisational structure  and how they impact decision-making and business operations. Students will explore how these functionalities interact within an increasingly complex and dynamic global business environment.

Quantitative Methods for Finance and Economics

This module introduces the key elements of statistics. The module develops core quantitative techniques that prepare students for more advanced study in finance and economics. Through learning how to analyse and solve a range of statistical problems, students develop both theoretical understanding and practical numerical skills.

Foundation Data Analysis

This module provides a supportive introduction to data analysis that connects everyday data use with discipline-specific applications. It enables students to see data not as abstract mathematics, but as a practical tool for understanding the world, solving problems, and making justified decisions in both their academic studies and future careers.

Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics

The module introduces students to the basic principles of macroeconomics. Students will learn the models and theories economists use to understand the economy's overall performance. To show how governments can use macroeconomic policy instruments to achieve the macroeconomic policy objectives of a country and address macroeconomic conflicts. Develop basic mathematical and statistical skills and their application in economic decision-making.

Psychology and the Body

The module aims to introduce students to the scope and nature of psychology as a science. The emphasis of this module will be on acquiring knowledge and understanding of the biological basis of thought, behaviour, and emotions.

Introduction to the Law of Obligations and Negligence

The module aims are to introduce students to the principles of the law of obligations and negligence in tort, while developing students’ knowledge and the ability to explore, analyse, evaluate and critique legal issues, concepts and theories.

Government and Politics

The module aims to provide students with an understanding of the nature of political concepts, institutions and ideologies and to assist them to develop the ability to interpret and analyse political information and evaluate political arguments. 

Arts and Design Practices 2

You will be introduced to Graphic Design, Digital Media, Film and Performance through a framework that centres around a practical series of projects that will be central to the development of a digital, public-facing blog. This framework will assist you in developing and expanding the skills required to pursue further undergraduate study.