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Take the first steps towards a role in international development and languages with this foundation year course.
This foundation year is for you if you dont yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if youve taken some time away from studying, or you need a bit of extra support before starting a university course.
Youll study with us on campus for a year, through ICP. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, carry out research, and improve your academic writing.
Take the first steps towards a role in international development and languages with this foundation year course.<br/><br/>This foundation year is for you if you dont yet meet the entry requirements of our undergraduate degree, if youve taken some time away from studying, or you need a bit of extra support before starting a university course.<br/><br/>Youll study with us on campus for a year, through ICP. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, carry out research, and improve your academic writing.<br/><br/>The skills youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. Youll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.<br/><br/>Once you complete this foundation year, youll be ready to move onto the first year of our BA (Hons) International Development and Languages.<br/><br/>**Course highlights**<br/>- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so youll have access to all facilities, support and societies<br/><br/><br/>- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) International Development and Languages<br/><br/><br/>- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success<br/><br/><br/>- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelors at university<br/><br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>By studying international development and languages, you can work towards fluency in a foreign language (or two) while also thinking about how to improve global social challenges such as poverty and hunger, environmental sustainability, universal education and health care.<br/><br/>After this foundation year, youll have the skills you need to move straight on to our BA (Hons) International Development and Languages degree, which includes a year spent overseas on a placement.<br/><br/>Youll build your language skills in a country where your chosen language or languages are spoken, while also applying what youve learned to work with not-for-profit organisations.<br/><br/>After graduation, youll be prepared for a career in organisations around the globe, in roles such as in government, teaching and working with non-government organisations (NGOs).<br/><br/>**Placement year**<br/>Once youve completed your foundation year and moved on to your full Bachelors degree, youll do a year abroad based in one or more countries where your chosen language is spoken. This enables you to build linguistic and cultural fluency, and also provides an opportunity to study abroad and/or gain valuable longer-term work experience in international development.<br/><br/>Well give you all the support you need to find a work or study abroad placement that prepares you for your career, and well continue to mentor you throughout your placement.<br/><br/>Previous students have completed a variety of activities on their year abroad including:<br/><br/><br/>- Work placement with Ashinaga Africa Initiative (Senegal)<br/><br/><br/>- Work placement with Otra Cosa Network (Peru)<br/><br/><br/>- Study at Wuhan University (China) <br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
LR95
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish HigherNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaPass the Access to HE Diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 points from the IB Diploma. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)32 points to include a Higher Level subject. GCSE/National 4/National 53 GCSEs at grade E or above/3 GCSEs at grade 2 or above Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Scottish Advanced Higher32 tariff points. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)A levelT LevelPass (D or E) |
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