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International Foundation Yearat Lancaster UniversityInternational Study Centre

2010-11

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A World Class University

Ranked 170 in The Times global rankings (2009).

A UK top 10 university for research

92% of research at Lancaster is of international quality

(RAE2008). 1st for Physics and 5th for Sociology in the UK.

A Collegiate University

Joining one of Lancasters 9 colleges means youll gain

the additional support of a close community.

A safe place to study

Lancaster is a safe and friendly city, located in the north-west

of England. Ranked first out of 21 university cities for safety.

(Independent Complete University Guide 2010).

Superb facilities

300 million has been invested in our student

facilities, teaching space and accommodation.

Everything you need is on campus.

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Lancaster University

International Study Centre

The International Study Centre (ISC)delivers the International FoundationYear, a three term programme oacademic study, English languagetraining and study skills.

There are many benefts to studyingat the ISC:

Access to university facilities

You will be part o the Universityrom the day you start your courseand will have access to a range oUniversity acilities as well as at theInternational Study Centre.

Teaching, Learning & Assessment

Our courses provide a highlysupported learning environment,introducing you to the style oteaching that you will experiencewhen you progress onto your degree.All routes are modular in structure.

For ull module listings, visitwww.lancs.ac.uk/isc

Your progress will be monitoredat all times to make sure you remainon track to successully completethe programme.

Direct progression to your degree

Joining one o our programmesguarantees that you will receive aconditional oer o a degree placeat the University. Once you havesuccessully completed the course you

will proceed directly to your preerreddegree programme.

The Lancaster University International Study Centre is based on

the campus and offers specialist preparation for a wide range ofundergraduate courses.

English Language Preparation (ELP)

or the International Foundation Year

Term dates

One term ELP (entry requirement IELTS 4.0):

June 2010 or Foundation start in

Sept 2010

Sept 2010 or Foundation start in

Jan 2011

June 2011* or Foundation start in

Sept 2011

Two term ELP (entry requirement IELTS 3.0):

June 2010 or Foundation start in

Jan 2011

Jan 2011* or Foundation start in

Sept 2011

Age on entry

Students are usually 17 years o age

Tuition price

3,475 per term*

* Price subject to change in 2011

ELP Key FactsYou will need IELTS 5.0 (with aminimum o 5.0 in writing ) orequivalent in order to begin theInternational Foundation Year. Iyou require additional languagetraining beore you start your ISCacademic programme you can frstjoin the intensive English LanguagePreparation course, delivered at theInternational Study Centre.

The course will improve your Englishlanguage skills up to the requiredlevel o IELTS 5.0. I you have an IELTSlevel o 4.0 you will need one term

o English language training and twoterms i you are currently at IELTS 3.0.

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International Foundation Year

Specialist preparation for your degree

The International Foundation Year isa tailor-made three-term programmeo academic subjects, study skillsand English language training thatprovides an intensive, direct path todegree study.

Study structure

You can choose one o threeFoundation routes:

Business & Management Studies

Engineering & Computing

Law & Social Studies

All Foundation routes are modular instructure. There are fve core modulescommon to each route.

You will also study fve subject specifcmodules, each careully designed toocus on the academic areas most

useul to your chosen degree.

Tuition price

10,425 Engineering and Computing

10,425 Law and Social Studies

10,950 Business and

Management Studies

Course length & start dates

3 terms

September 2010 and January 2011

Age on entry

Students are usually 17 years o age

Entry requirements

Good high school graduation grades

or equivalent

IELTS 5.0 (with minumum 5.0 in writing)

or equivalent*

* Equivalent grades will be recognised: TOEFL,Pearson Test o English or our Placement Test.

For ull details o entry requirementsvisit www.lancs.ac.uk/isc

Key facts


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Progression to your degree

Once you have successfully completed the International Foundation Year

you can proceed directly to your undergraduate degree at Lancaster.For a full list of progression degrees, please visit www.lancs.ac.uk /isc.

Pathways from Business& Management Studies

Accounting & Finance

Business & Management

Economics

Entrepreneurship

Marketing

Management ScienceOrganisation, Work & Technology

Psychology

Pathways from Engineering& Computing

Communications & InormationTechnology (ICT)

Computing

Engineering

Physics

Psychology

Pathways from Law& Social Studies

Law

Media, Film & Cultural Studies

Politics

Psychology

Religions Studies

Sociology


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How to Apply

Application orms are available by contacting:

The International Admissions Centre1 Billinton Way, Brighton, BN1 4LF.

Alternatively, you can download a orm romwww.lancs.ac.uk/isc, How to Apply

Your application will need to include copies o allrelevant academic transcripts and certifcates oEnglish language qualifcations.

To apply directly

Send your completed application to the above address.

Alternatively, you can apply directly by contacting astudent enrolment adviser through the website,www.lancs.ac.uk/isc

To apply through your local representative

Complete the application orm and return it to your localrepresentative.

For further information

I you need urther inormation, our expert studentenrolment advisors are available or help and advice.You can contact them through the website or on thenumbers below:

T:+44 (0)1273 339333F:+44 (0)1273 339334

Entry requirements and progression grades

For up-to-date inormation, students should visitwww.lancs.ac.uk/isc

Agents should visit the Lancaster ISC page atwww.studygroup.com/partners

Tuition prices*

International Foundation Year:

10,425 Engineering and Computing

10,425 Law and Social Studies

10,950 Business and Managent Studies

English Language Preparation: 3,475 per term

Accommodation (guideline rents)**

Price per week or an en-suite room: 88.20 91.00

Price per week or a standard room: 66.50 75.95

Please note that accommodation must be secured via an onlineapplicaton process. Visit www.lancs.ac.uk/isc, Lie on Campus

Supplements

StudyCare ee: 8 per weekAirport transer ee: Manchester Airport: 75

* Please note ees may be subject to increase in 2011.

**Additional charges may be made or such items as accommodationsecurity deposits, bedding packs, accommodation specifc insurance,University administration ees and other sundry expenses. These items maybe charged either to your ISC student account or your University studentaccount. Residential accommodation is subject to availability and earlyconfrmation is advised.

For calculation purposes please note that an average tenancy length is40 weeks.

Local representative Inormation

www.lancs.ac.uk/isc9449 01/10

About the International Foundation Year

The International Foundation Year at LancasterInternational Study Centre is run by Study Group, a worldleader in education or international students. Every year,Study Group provides educational programmes or 50,000students rom 120 countries.

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