Programme Specification
International Foundation Programme
Academic Year: 2018/19
This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if full advantage is taken of the learning opportunities that are provided.
This specification applies to delivery of the programme in the Academic Year indicated above. Prospective students reviewing this information for a later year of study should be aware that these details are subject to change as outlined in our Terms and Conditions of Study.
This specification should be read in conjunction with:
- Reg. XX (Undergraduate Awards) (see University Regulations)
- Module Specifications
- Summary
- Aims
- Learning outcomes
- Structure
- Progression & weighting
Programme summary
| Awarding body/institution | Loughborough University |
| Teaching institution (if different) | |
| Owning school/department | Foundation Programmes at Loughborough University |
| Details of accreditation by a professional/statutory body | |
| Final award | See 'Criteria for Progression' |
| Programme title | International Foundation Studies |
| Programme code | FYUF85 Biochemistry with an International Foundation Year; FYUF86 Biological Sciences with an International Foundation Year; FYUF66 Bioengineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF60 Chemical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF51 Chemistry with an International Foundation Year; FYUF52 Computer Science with an International Foundation Year; FYUF61 Civil Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF75 Electronic & Electrical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF91 Geography with an International Foundation Year; FYUF53 Mathematics with an International Foundation Year; FYUF70 Product Design Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF71 Mechanical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF72 Manufacturing Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF73 Sports Technology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF87 Natural Sciences with an International Foundation Year; FYUF74 Engineering Management with an International Foundation Year; FYUF63 Materials Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF54 Physics with an International Foundation Year; FYUF64 Aeronautical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF65 Automotive Engineering with an International Foundation Year; FYUF80 Sport with an International Foundation Year; FYUF81 Human Biology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF82 Psychology with an International Foundation Year; FYUF83 Business with an International Foundation Year; FYUF84 Economics with an International Foundation Year; FYUF90 Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year; |
| Length of programme | Two semesters |
| UCAS code | C7FP Biochemistry with an International Foundation Year; C1PF Biological Sciences with an International Foundation Year;H1FP Bioengineering with an International Foundation Year; H8FY Chemical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; F1FY Chemistry with an International Foundation Year; G4FY Computer Science with an International Foundation Year; H2FY Civil Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H6FY Electronic and Electrical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; L7YF Geography with an International Foundation Year; G1FY Mathematics with an International Foundation Year; CFP1 Natural Sciences with an International Foundation Year; H7FP Product Design Engineering with a Foundation Year; H3FY Mechanical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H7FY Manufacturing Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H3FP Engineering Management with an International Foundation Year; CHFY Sports Technology with an International Foundation Year; J5FY Materials Engineering with an International Foundation Year; F3FY Physics with an International Foundation Year; H4FY Aeronautical Engineering with an International Foundation Year; H3YF Automotive Engineering with an International Foundation Year; C6FP Sport with an International Foundation Year; C1FP Human Biology with an International Foundation Year; C8FP Psychology with an International Foundation Year; N1FP Business with an International Foundation Year; L1FP Economics with an International Foundation Year; L3FP Social Sciences with an International Foundation Year; |
| Admissions criteria | Aeronautical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h4fy Automotive Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h3yf Bioengineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h1fp Business with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/n1fp Chemical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h8fy Chemistry with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/f1fy Civil Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h2fy Computer Science with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/g4fy Economics with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l1fp Electronic and Electrical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h6fy Engineering Management with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h3fp Geography with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l7yf Human Biology with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c1fp Manufacturing Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h7fy Materials Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/j5fy Mathematics with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/g1fy Mechanical Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h3fy Physics with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/f35y Product Design Engineering with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/h7fp Psychology with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c8fp Social Sciences with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/l3fp Sport with an International FY - http://www.lboro.ac.uk/c6fp |
| Date at which the programme specification was published | Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:18:23 BST |
1. Programme Aims
• To provide a programme of study to allow students from a wide variety of backgrounds to obtain the necessary skill and knowledge to progress to an associated degree programme
• To equip students with transferable skills, attributes and confidence and thus help prepare them for higher education and future employment
• Develop the English language skills required for successful study within higher education
2. Relevant subject benchmark statements and other external reference points used to inform programme outcomes:
• Framework for Higher Education Qualifications
• Loughborough University’s Learning and Teaching Strategy
• School Assessment Policy and Assessment Strategy
• Annual Programme Review and Quadrenial Review
• Staff/student committees
• The research interests and specialisms of the teaching staff and their professional involvement in the disciplines.
• Accreditation bodies and Foundation Year Network
• National Qualification Framework
3. Programme Learning Outcomes
3.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to describe:
K1 The fundamental subject principles which will be of direct relevance to their chosen degree programme
K2 The relevance of mathematics in a variety of applications
K3 Key strategies required to access spoken and written academic texts
K4 A broad range of vocabulary and functional language suitable for academic communication
3.2 Skills and other attributes
a. Subject-specific cognitive skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
C1 Construct logical arguments
C2 Apply the principles of subject studies to practical situations
C3 Demonstrate an understanding of academic writing
C4 Construct reasoned arguments, using relevant sources to support findings
b. Subject-specific practical skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
P1 Collect, record and organise qualitative and/or quantitative data
P2 Analyse data
c. Key transferable skills:
On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:
T1 Apply information from a variety of appropriate sources
T2 Present data in an appropriate format
T3 Work effectively with a team
T4 Communicate effectively in written formats
T5 Communicate effectively in oral formats
T6 Manage time and effort in the organisation of work and studies
T7 Demonstrate ethical principles and academic integrity
4. Programme structure
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with the School of Science.
4.1 Content
Students select modules appropriate to their destination department, as shown in the matrix at 4.2 below.
4.2 Department module specifications
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 MUST be included in the options chosen unless you have met your departmental admission criteria (6.5 IELTS or 7.0 IELTS for Business and Economics).
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Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Biochemistry |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment |
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Biological Sciences |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy |
FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment |
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Bioengineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) | FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR
FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Business |
FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF222 Sociology with FYF221 Introduction to Psychology |
FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Chemical Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment |
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Chemistry |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF007 Foundation Year Geography (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics
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FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Civil Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Computer Science |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF151 Introduction to Economics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics
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FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FY252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Economics |
FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF222 Sociology with FYF221 Introduction to Psychology |
FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Electronic & Electrical Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Geography |
FYF007 Foundation Year Geography (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2)
OR
FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics
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FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Human Biology |
FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF007 Foundation Year Geography (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment
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Materials Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Mathematics |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing
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Mechanical Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Manufacturing Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Natural Sciences |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2
OR FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy | FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment |
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Physics |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing
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Product Design Engineering |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Psychology |
FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR
FYF007 Foundation Year Geography (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics
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FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing |
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Sports Programmes For Sport Management, FYF351 and FYF352 are preferred |
FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF007 Foundation Year Geography (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF201 Structure and Reactivity with FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy OR FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology
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FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment |
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Sports Technology |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Engineering Management |
FYF001 Applicable Mathematics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF101 Foundation Year Physics (Semester 1 and 2) |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF251 Introduction to Programming with FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer products |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF321 Materials and Materials Processing with FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) |
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Social Sciences |
FYF003 Modelling with Mathematics and Statistics (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF007 Foundation Year Geography (Semester 1 and 2)
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FYF120 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science (Semester 1 and 2) OR FYF151 Basic Microeconomics with FYF152 Basic Macroeconomics
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FYF221 Introduction to Psychology with FYF222 Sociology |
FYF901 English Language Skills for Academic Study 1 with FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study 2 OR FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease with FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment OR FYF351 Business Finance with FYF352 Introduction to Marketing
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5. Criteria for Progression and Degree Award
Students who leave the Foundation programme at the end of the foundation year without progressing to Part A of degree programme at the University will be entitled to receive a Certificate in International Foundation Studies, provided that they have accumulated a minimum of 100 credits, and achieved a module mark of at least 30% in all modules.
To gain credit in any module, the overall module mark must be equal to, or in excess of, 40% and a minimum performance of 30% is required in all modules. In addition, different progression criteria exist for each intended degree level programme as indicated below.
If IELTS requirements were met upon entry to the programme, students do not need to meet the Academic English requirements below.
All programmes: Additional Progrsssion Requirement. Candidates must achieve satisfactory performance in FYF100 Academic Guidance
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In order to progress to Part A of the BEng degree programmes in the Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering candidates must accumulate 120 credits, an overall average of 60%, achieve 80% or better in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics, 70% or better in FYF101 Foundation Year Physics and 60% in the FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
- In order to progress to Part A of Bioengineering candidates must accumulate 120 credits, achieve an overall average of 60% and achieve 70% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and FYF101 Foundation Year Physics, and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
- In order to progress to Part A of the BEng degree programme in the Department of Chemical Engineering candidates must accumulate 120 credits, an overall average of 60%, achieve 70% or better in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics, FYF201 Structure and Reactivity and FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the BSc degree programmes in the Department of Chemistry candidates must accumulate 105 credits, an overall average of 50%, achieve 60% in FYF201 Structure and Reactivity and FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the BEng Civil Engineering programme candidates must accumulate 120 credits, an overall average of 60%, achieve 70% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and FYF101 Foundation Year Physics and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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1. In order to progress to Part A of the degree programme of Computer Science and Mathematics in the Department of Computer Science candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve 80% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics, 50% in FYF251 Introduction to programming, plus 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
2. In order to progress to Part A of all other degree programmes in the Department of Computer Science, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve 60% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics, 50% in FYF251 Introduction to Programming, plus 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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1. In order to progress to Part A of a BEng programme in Electronic, Electrical and Systems Engineering in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits, an overall average of 50%, including module marks of at least 60% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and FYF254 Foundation Year Circuits and Electronics and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
2. In order to progress to Part A of a BEng programme in Robotics, Mechatronics and Control Engineering candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits, an overall average of 60%, including module marks of at least 60% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and FYF254 Introduction to Circuits and Electronics and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
- In order to progress to Part A of degree programmes in the School of Mathematics candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits, achieve an overall average of 60% including a mark of 80% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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1. In order to progress to Part A of the BEng programmes in Mechanical Engineering in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition they must achieve a mark of at least 70% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and FYF101 Foundation Year Physics and 60% in FYF322 Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
2. In order to progress to Part A of the BEng programmes in Manufacturing and Product Design Engineering in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition they must achieve a mark of at least 60% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics and FYF101 Foundation Year Physics and 50% in FYF252 Design and Manufacture of Consumer Products and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
3. In order to progress to part A of the BSc Sports Technology programme in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60% and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
4. In order to progress to part A of the BSc Engineering Management programme in the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average of 60% and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the BSc degree programmes in the Department of Physics candidates must accumulate 105 credits, an overall average of 60%, achieve 70% in FYF001 Applicable Mathematics, 60% in FYF101 Foundation Year Physics and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the Department of Materials (except for Bioengineering, see point 2) candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits, must achieve an overall average of 60% and achieve 60% in Mathematics and Materials modules and 60% in the academic English module.
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In order to progress to Part A of the Social Sciences degree programmes in the School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits (30 credits of which must be 70%), achieve an overall average mark of 60% and 70% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
- In order to progress to Part A of the Sport degree programmes in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average mark of 60% and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
- In order to progress to Part A of Human Biology in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average mark of 60% and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the Business degree programmes in The School of Business and Economics, candidates must accumulate 120 credits, and achieve an overall average mark of 65%. In addition they must achieve a mark of at least 65% in all modules, and 70% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the Economics degree programmes in The School of Business and Economics, candidates must accumulate 120 credits, and achieve an overall average mark of 65%. In addition they must achieve a mark of at least 65% in all modules, and 70% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
- In order to progress to Part A of the Psychology degree programmes in The School of Business and Economics, The School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences and The School of Social, Political and Geographical Sciences, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits and achieve an overall average mark of 60% including 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in Geography, candidates must accumulate at least 105 credits with 70% in FYF007 Foundation Year Geography and achieve an overall average mark of 60% and 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of Biochemistry in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, candidates must accumulate 120 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%, and achieve at least 70% in FYF201 Structure and Reactivity and FYF202 Synthesis and Spectroscopy, including 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of Biological Sciences in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, candidates must accumulate 120 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%, and achieve at least 70% in FYF301 Biological Systems and Disease and FYF302 Living Organisms: variation, population and environment, including 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
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In order to progress to Part A of Natural Sciences, candidates must accumulate 120 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%, and achieve at least 70% in their specialist subject, including 60% in FYF901 and FYF902 English Language Skills for Academic Study modules (unless IELTS requirements were met on entry to the programme).
5.2 Transfer between programmes
The provisions of Regulation IX apply to students registered on this programme and take precedence over the stipulations made in the previous section.
5.3 Scholarships
A number of departments award scholarships to students who exceed the progression criteria above and meet specified scholarship thresholds below.
Achievement Scholarships for students progressing from Foundation Year to Loughborough University Programmes
For International (non EU) Students
A scholarship of 25% of the tuition fees for the first year of study will be awarded to students who exceed the following criteria at first attempt and progress to their original pathway in those departments/programmes listed below:
(Note: scholarships do not apply to sponsored international students)
|
Department/School |
Criteria for Award |
Applicable Programme |
|
Biochemistry |
75% overall on the programme. |
All programmes |
|
Biological Sciences |
75% overall on the programme. |
All programmes |
|
Business and Economics |
75% overall on the programme. |
All programmes |
|
Chemical Engineering |
75% overall on the programme and 70% in FYF201, FYF202, FYF001, and FYF101. |
All programmes |
|
Chemistry |
75% overall on the programme and 70% in FYF201 and FYF202. |
All programmes |
|
Computer Science |
75% overall on the programme and 80% in FYF251. |
All programmes |
|
Civil Engineering |
75% overall on the programme with 80% in FYF001 and FYF101. |
All programmes |
|
Geography |
75% overall on the programme. |
All Programmes |
|
Materials Engineering |
70% overall on the programme and 75% in FYF101, FYF001, FYF321. |
All programmes |
|
Mathematics |
70% overall on the programme and 90% in FYF001. |
All programmes |
|
Natural Sciences |
70% overall on the programme and 80% in their specialist subject. |
All programmes |
|
Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering |
75% overall on the programme and 80% in FYF001 and FYF101. | All programmes |
|
Physics |
70% overall and 75% in FYF001 and FYF101. |
All programmes |
|
Psychology |
75% overall on the programme. |
All programmes |
|
Social Sciences |
75% overall on the programme. | All programmes |
|
Sport Programmes |
75% overall on the programme. | All programmes |
5.4 Leslie Mustoe Prize
A prize of £100 will be awarded to the student on the Foundation Studies programme with the highest overall part mark.
