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INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR
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INTEGRATED FOUNDATION YEAR
Our foundation programme combines the highest standards of one of Britain’s leading global universities with a fully integrated student experience.
Aimed at students in 12-year education systems, the foundation programme provides an opportunity for highly motivated international learners with a good academic record and willingness to study hard to enter the University environment one year before the start of a UK undergraduate degree programme.
Students are taught in English and will mix with students from across the world. They constantly improve their academic, linguistic and cultural skills, and by the end of the programme will be fully prepared for life as an undergraduate student. The programme offers a range of distinctive benefits and students will:
- Be guided and supported to make the transition to becoming independent and self-motivated learners.
- Experience a variety of teaching methods, depending on the four-year degree programme they are studying at the University of Birmingham Dubai.
- Learn to formulate their own ideas and engage critically with the subject. We encourage our students to challenge and enquire.
- Learn vital skills to help them excel in their undergraduate degree and in a competitive job market.
- Study a range of academic modules, taught by respected academics.
- Be a fully integrated member of our student community, with access to all University academic facilities.
DURATION OF PROGRAMME
All of our undergraduate pathways in Dubai offer a Bachelors degree with integrated foundation year (four years). However, students will need to meet certain requirements during the foundation year in order to progress to their chosen degree programme.
We also offer a fast-track January–July programme in Dubai and upon successful completion, students then progress onto their undergraduate programme in September of that year.
THE INTEGRATED FOUNDATION PATHWAY IS AVAILABLE ON ALL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES IN DUBAI.
ACADEMIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The programme is suitable for students who have completed high school education to a high standard and would normally require a foundation year before being eligible for first-year undergraduate entry.
We welcome applications from students who will be aged 16 or above by the start of the September term.
Alongside international qualifications, we also consider students with A level, AS level and International Baccalaureate qualifications.
Students will need to meet the entry requirements for their particular programme and they can apply directly for their programme on our website.
We’re here to support your students on their journey to university, for a one-to-one admissions consultation about our entry requirements, please email us.
‘As a Foundation Year student at the University of Birmingham Dubai, your students will be fully immersed in student life and will be a greatly valued member of the student community, studying alongside our undergraduate and postgraduate students. They will build confidence in their chosen subject area, increasing their chance of success. We look forward to welcoming your students onto our vibrant and exciting new campus.’
Dr Stephen Minchin, Academic Director, Integrated Foundation Pathways