International Foundation Programme  

Undergraduate, 1 Year, Full Time

Canterbury Christ Church University

21009International Foundation Programme

UK Citizen Students:

Academic Requirements:

Normal entry requirements for students who wish to join the stand-alone IFP primarily to improve their academic English - after successful completion of the IFP, you can progress to a 3-year degree programme of your choice, so long as you have met any additional requirements.
IELTS 5.0 overall with no score less than 4.0, and a 4.5 in writing (recommended). We are also able to consider equivalent qualifications in line with our standard overseas entry requirements.

Form outside UK Students:

Academic Requirements:

Polytechnic Diploma (BTEB) with a final grade of at least 65%

Bachelor of Arts, Science or Commerce (Pass) awarded after 3 years of study with a minimum final grade of at least 60% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/bangladesh

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/bangladesh

Academic Requirements:

Direct to CCCU:

Successful completion of standard 12 th with 60% average and one further year of study

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/india

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/india

Academic Requirements:

Intermediate Certificate/Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - Students from Pakistan having completed school level education only will be expected to take IFC or IFY pathways as appropriate
2-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Pass) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class
3-year Bachelor of Arts/Science/Commerce (Honours) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class
Bachelor of Technology (Pass) from an HEC accredited institution with a minimum final grade of at least 60%/First Class

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/pakistan

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/pakistan

Academic Requirements:

Please note that the following information is just a guideline. Please check the entry requirements for your specific course as these may differ. You can check this by visiting the course page.

Please also find more detailed information on our English Language Requirements page

For Year 1 entry you should have completed one of the below:

a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution following a validated UK syllabus
British Board A Levels or IB Diploma.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nepal

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nepal

Academic Requirements:

We require students taking the Deftese Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or Diplome e Matures Shteterore (Diploma of State Matura) to successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/albania

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/albania

Academic Requirements:

Direct to CCCU: Students completing school level education in Nigeria will be required to complete IFC or IFY pathways as appropriate

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nigeria

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/nigeria

Academic Requirements:

For Year 1 entry you should have completed one of the below:

General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
a recognised International Foundation course from a UK institution following a validated UK syllabus.
Higher National Diploma (HND) - Upper Credit or Distinction
For Year 2 entry you should have completed:

University Diploma (CGPA of 3.0+)

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/ghana

English Language Requirements:

IELTS or equivalent - 6.0 overall
IELTS Writing - minimum of 6.0
IELTS in all other bands - minimum of 5.5.

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/international/find-your-country/ghana