International Foundation Diploma
NCC Education UK Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. It is a pre-university qualification developed by UK academics to help you progress successfully to undergraduate study.
Pre-university bridging programme
The NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. It is a pre-university qualification developed by UK academics to help you progress successfully to undergraduate study.
The Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) is a pre-university qualification that equips students with essential skills in English, mathematics, research, and study techniques. This programme prepares students for direct entry into the first year of an undergraduate degree at internationally recognised universities, covering various disciplines from law and finance to engineering and art.
To complete the qualification a student must study and pass units to the total of 120 credits* based on IELTS score and desired career pathway:
(A) 4 core + 2 elective
(B) 3 core + 3 electives
(C) 4 core + 1 electives + 2 electives
(D) 3 core + 2 electives + 2 electives
Core Units for Students with a score of 4.5≤ IELTS (or equivalent) <5.5
Developing English Language Skills
English for Academic Purposes
Maths for University Study
Research and Study Skills for University Study
(*)
These Core Units equate to 80 Units – Students need to choose additional Electives to make up another 40 Units Core Units for Students with IELTS (or equivalent) score of ≥ 5.5
English for Academic Purposes
Maths for University Study
Research and Study Skills for University Study
(*)
These Core Units equate to 60 Units – Students need to choose additional Electives to make up another 60 Units
Choose Elective Units to follow your desired undergraduate pathway:
20 Credit Units
Law for University Study
Introductory Accounting
Introductory Economics
Introduction to Programming with Python
International Business
Physics for University Study
Further Maths for University Study
Chemistry for University Study
Biology for University Study
Digital Art
Fine Art
Art & Design (General)
10 Credits Units Introduction to Computer Science
Digital World
Students must meet the following entry requirements:
Completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 5 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. These should include Mathematics and English.
Have a valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent for students whose first language is not English. Alternatively, students can take the free NCC Education Standard English Placement Test which is administered by RIMS.
Students that complete the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) can:
Apply to Year 1 of a university degree programme at over 100 universities, branch campuses, business schools and professional bodies in 20+ countries.For further details see the What Next? University Progression brochure here: https://www.nccedu.com/university-progression/
or the L3IFDHES brochure below.
Or enrol onto the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC), Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DB BM) or Level 4 Diploma in Business (L4DB), equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor’s degree.
AED 30000. Scholarships available
UK Level 3 Diploma in Business Management available
UK Level 3 Diploma in Computer Science available
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