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FoundationCampus Master’s Foundation Certificate*
International Masters Foundation programme

Location
Southwark

Duration
1, 2 or 3 term (full-time)

Mode of study
Full-time

Start date
September 2009
January 2010
April 2010

Number of places
50

How to apply
Direct to London South Bank FoundationCampus
www.foundationcampus.com

Direct to LSBU
LSBU code
Full-time: 2300
Part-time: 2301

Course contact
Peter Mclaughlin, Centre Head
Pmclaughlin@ceg-uk.com 020 7815 7045

Betty Dagistan, Admissions
bdagistan@ceg-uk.com 020 7815 7032

Course units
Sept 2009 or Jan 2010

3 terms
Term 1:

– English for Academic Purposes

– Business

– Introduction to UK study and ICT

Term 2:

– English for Academic Purposes

– Business

– Research Methods, Data Analysis and Project Planning

Term 3:

– English for Academic Purposes

– Business

– Research Project

Jan 2010 or Apr 2010

2 terms

Term 1:

– English for Academic Purposes

– Business

– Introduction to UK study

– Data Analysis and Project Planning and ICT

Term 2:

– English for Academic Purposes

– Business

– Research Project.

Apr 2010

1 term

Term 1:

– English for Academic Purposes

– Introduction to UK study

– Research Methods

– Data Analysis and Project Planning

– ICT

– Guest Lectures

*as issued by FoundationCampus


Course description

The International Masters Foundation programme is designed for international students who have graduated with a good degree in their own country, and who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK using the global language of English, but are not yet qualified for direct entry to one of LSBU’s wide range of postgraduate degrees in Business, Economics, Finance and Management.

How long is the course?

The course length depends on your level of English, your diploma or degree qualification and any relevant work experience.

Teaching methods

The course is delivered using the following modes: classroom lessons, lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials, group work, debating and self study

Assessment

Coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examinations and unseen written tests and examinations. English language ability is assessed by means of full and regular mock IELTS assessments, with a full IELTS exam towards the end of the course.

Further study

On successful completion of the International Masters Foundation Programme you’ll be eligible for entry to a relevant MA/MSc degree at LSBU.

Typical background of applicant

The FoundationCampus Masters Foundation Programme is for international students who have graduated with a good degree in their own country, and who wish to pursue postgraduate studies in the UK using the global language of English.

Additional notes

FoundationCampus programmes are run in partnership between LSBU and the Cambridge Education Group. Please see our website for more information and entry requirements to our programmes: www.foundationcampus.com