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Undergraduate 2021 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR
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CONTENTS WELCOME
Come and join us in one of the UK’s most
WELCOME 1 LIFE AT LEEDS 17 diverse and student-friendly cities. Be part
Why Leeds 2 Campus life 18 of a world top 100 university, with excellent
Student support 6 Accommodation 20 teaching and a focus on your future.
“
Progression 6 City life 22
Each year high-achieving students from
TALK TO US
FINDING THE RIGHT COURSE FOR YOU 7 NEXT STEPS 24 across the world enrol onto the University
+ 44 (0)113 343 3209 of Leeds International Foundation Year.
International Foundation Year routes 8 How to apply 25 ifyadmissions@leeds.ac.uk
We celebrated the 30th anniversary of the
Subjects and degree courses 10 Map and how to find us 27
IFY in 2019/20, so you can be reassured of
TALK TO CURRENT STUDENTS the quality and success of this programme.
www.leeds.ac.uk/linktoleeds Students who join the programme will be
based on our beautiful, safe, city centre
campus. All of your teaching will be
delivered by University of Leeds academics
and you will have full access to University
facilities. We look forward to welcoming
you and giving you the chance to realise
your potential and progress onto
a University of Leeds degree.
”
Anne Lawrence
Director of International
Pathway Programmes
“ Here at the University of Leeds, we
pride ourselves on the quality of teaching
we give to our students. As someone who
was previously an international student
myself, I know how important your first
IMPORTANT INFORMATION year studying abroad is. The International
Foundation Year will give you the ideal
Top 100
Information provided by the University, such as in presentations, University brochures and on the
University website, is accurate at the time of first disclosure. However, courses, University services platform upon which your future studies
and content of publications remain subject to change. Changes may be necessary to comply with the will build. You will benefit from the
requirements of accrediting bodies or to keep courses contemporary through updating practices or areas knowledge and expertise our outstanding university in
of study. Circumstances may arise outside the reasonable control of the University leading to required academics bring to their teaching, and the world
changes. Such circumstances include industrial action, unexpected student numbers, significant staff I would encourage you to fully engage in
illness (where a course is reliant upon a person’s expertise), unexpected lack of funding, severe weather, QS World University
the wealth of opportunities available to
”
fire, civil disorder, political unrest, government restrictions and serious concern with regard to the Rankings 2021
transmission of serious illness making a course unsafe to deliver. After a student has taken up a place you at the University of Leeds.
with the University, the University will look to give early notification of any changes and try to minimise
their impact, offering suitable alternative arrangements or forms of compensation where it believes there Professor Hai-Sui Yu
is a fair case to do so. Offers of a place to study at the University will provide up-to-date information Deputy-Vice-Chancellor: International
on courses. The latest key information on courses, entry requirements and fees can be found at
courses.leeds.ac.uk. Please check this website before making any decisions.
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FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTES
Depending on your chosen degree course, you’ll
enrol onto one of our six foundation year routes.
• Arts and Social Sciences
• Business
• Design
• Engineering
• Science and Healthcare
• Joint Honours
Alongside academic study skills and English, you’ll
study subject-specific modules which have been
carefully tailored to your chosen degree to ensure
that you are fully prepared for year one of your
undergraduate degree. Further details on what
you will study can be found on page 8.
We hope that by the time you’re ready to start your
studies with us the situation with COVID-19 will have
eased. However, please be aware, we will continue
to review our courses and other elements of the
student experience in response to COVID-19 and we
may need to adapt our provision to ensure students
remain safe. For the most up-to-date information on
COVID-19, regularly visit our website, which we will
continue to update as the situation changes
www.leeds.ac.uk/covid19faqs
WHY LEEDS EXCELLENT LEARNING AND TEACHING
Teaching here is designed to help you develop your
knowledge and skills and become an enquiring and
The University of Leeds International The International Foundation Year, taught at the
“
independent critical thinker.
Foundation Year is one of the most University of Leeds campus, is a 9-month, 3-term I chose to study at the University
course which fully prepares you for entry onto your From day one you’ll learn from inspirational of Leeds because it has a strong reputation
established and successful programmes academics who also teach across our undergraduate
undergraduate degree. It starts every September in Engineering, and having a foundation
of its type in the UK. For more than 30 and runs through to the middle of the following June. degree courses. They’re committed to helping you year based on campus allowed me to
years we have been helping high-achieving learn and develop and, in time, become an expert
Once you’ve successfully completed the experience university style education.
students to realise their ambition of in your own right.
International Foundation Year you can progress It gave me an advantage over other
studying with us. During this time we’ve onto 140 different undergraduate degree courses Our gold rating in the Teaching Excellence students as I moved into year one of
welcomed more than 3,500 students from (see page 10 for details). Framework (TEF), the highest award possible, means my undergraduate degree, as I already
80 countries – with the vast majority going you’ll benefit from outstanding teaching at Leeds. knew about referencing, the University
on to graduate with a University of Leeds Teaching systems for submitting work and the style
undergraduate degree. Excellence
Framework
of teaching. I’m now undertaking a PhD.
”
Jiacheng Yao
IFY 2013, MEng 2017, current PhD student
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FEEL
AT H O M E
ACADEMIC FACILITIES Technology
As an International Foundation Year student you You’ll have access to the latest technology with
will have access to our first class academic facilities high speed wi-fi on campus and 24 hour computer
here on campus. From new laboratories and lecture clusters, ensuring you can study when it suits you.
theatres to one of the largest and most impressive
libraries in the UK, you’ll find everything you need
All our libraries also have self-service laptops
available for you to use, when required. Our
experienced IT Service Desk staff are on hand seven
“ Iabout
was scared and excited
studying in a different
for your studies right here.
days a week to give you IT support by phone, email country, but the support
Libraries
or in person. provided by the University
The University Library is one of the major academic helped me settle in quickly.
Language learning
research libraries in the UK. Its print and online The International Student
As an international student, you can prepare for
collections, gathered over 100 years, attract students
study in the UK with our pre-sessional English
Office organises events such
and researchers from around the world. The Laidlaw
Library, purpose-built for undergraduate students, language courses, available before you start your as Global Café, making it
has a variety of individual and group study spaces course (see page 26). And once you’ve started here, really easy to meet people
you can get academic English language development
to suit the way you work.
through part-time classes and workshops, which you
and make friends. Leeds
You’ll benefit from dedicated support for academic can do alongside your degree. University Union has over
skills, including report and essay writing, delivering
Once you’re here, you can use our Language Zone,
300 clubs and societies you
effective presentations and planning projects. L earn more from Kari about living in the
a language resource centre. There are learning can join, so there is lots to
UK after moving from the Philippines at
You’ll also have access to additional resources and
academic support through Skills@Library, which
offers workshops, personal appointments and drop-in
materials in more than 50 languages, including
English. You can access books, magazines, audio,
video and language learning software, and you
get involved in.
” www.leeds.ac.uk/karimedalla
Kari Medalla
sessions throughout the year. can join language learning groups – all for free.
Pictured in Common Ground café,
www.leeds.ac.uk/languages Leeds University Union
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FINDING
THE RIGHT
COURSE
FOR YOU
STUDENT PROGRESSION The initial year of your integrated degree
SUPPORT is the Foundation Year which has a number
When you complete your foundation of routes enabling you to realise your
year with the required grades, there is a
We’re committed to helping everyone feel guaranteed place for you on your chosen
potential by offering progression onto
welcome. This is probably why we’re one of degree course. There’s no need to make 140 degree courses.
the most popular destinations in the UK for a new application or take a new English
International students. From the moment language test – you’ll automatically progress
you arrive there are lots of resources onto year one of your chosen degree.
and information to help and support you
The University is a member of the University Pathway
every step of the way, on anything from Alliance which widens the opportunity for progression
accommodation and registration to fees to a variety of respected universities including a
and funding. number of Russell group universities. The small
number of students who have chosen not to progress
Our welcome and orientation programme gives
onto their undergraduate degree at Leeds have gone
you all the information you will need to get started.
on to study at a wide range of universities in the UK
From the start of your course you will be assigned a
and overseas.
personal tutor to support your academic and personal
development and help you get the most out of your
time at Leeds.
The University offers lots of resources
and information to support you.
student.leeds.ac.uk
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INTERNATIONAL TA K E YO U R
FOUNDATION
(YEAR 0) ROUTES NEXT STEPS
Your International Foundation Year has Business
been designed in collaboration with the You’ll study on a specific pathway leading to your
academic school of the degree course you chosen degree which will include a selection of
will progress onto. In addition to the core the following modules: Foundation of Economics,
Introduction to International Business, Introductory
module, there are a range of additional
Management and maths modules relevant to your
modules you can study depending chosen degree. There are also optional modules
on the course you have chosen. depending on the degree pathway you have chosen.
CORE MODULE Design
You will study modules offered within the School
Academic Study Skills in English
of Design, enabling you to develop the skills and
This compulsory module will help you to develop knowledge needed for your design degree. These
the key study skills and academic English you will will be taught by experienced lecturers within the
need for success on a university degree course. School of Design.
The academic staff who teach this module also act
as personal tutors for International Foundation Year
Engineering
students, ensuring overall academic support
for your studies. You’ll study core maths modules as maths will
ADDITIONAL MODULES
be essential for your future engineering studies.
Then depending on your future degree, you will
follow a specific pathway which will include either
“ The
module
academic study skills
was really helpful,
Chemistry or Physics and for Geophysical Sciences, as the way you are taught
You will study a range of additional modules
depending on the foundation year route you are an introductory module in geological sciences. in the UK is very different
on and also the degree course you will progress to. to high school. We learnt
Science and Healthcare about how to write academic
Arts and Social Sciences Alongside academic study skills in English, you will
essays, referencing, giving
Within this route, there are specific pathways study modules from two subject areas depending on
your chosen future degree course. The subject areas presentations – all skills which
leading to a wide range of arts, communications
and social sciences degrees. Your modules will be are in the fields of chemistry, web programming and are important to my degree
technologies, biology, business, maths and physics.
selected based on the degree course you choose course. I studied the Leeds
to progress onto. If you’re looking to study degrees in Geological
Sciences or Geophysical Sciences, you will need to International Foundation
take the introductory module in geological sciences. Year (Business Route) and
progressed onto my degree in
L earn more from Joses about studying
Economics and Finance.
”
Joses Setianto
on the International Foundation Year at Pictured outside the Laidlaw Libary,
www.leeds.ac.uk/josessetianto University of Leeds
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DEGREE COURSE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTE
Business, Management, Finance and Economics
Accounting and Finance BSc Business
Banking and Finance BSc Business
Business Economics BSc Business
Business Management BA Business
Business Management and the Human Resource BA Business
Business Management with Marketing BA Business
Economics BSc Business
Economics and Finance BSc Business
Human Resource Management BA Business
International Business BSc Business
International Business and Finance BSc Business
International Business and Marketing BSc Business
DEGREE COURSES Chemistry, Physics and Natural Sciences
WITH AN INTEGRATED Chemistry BSc
Medicinal Chemistry BSc
Science
Science
FOUNDATION YEAR Physics BSc
Physics with Astrophysics BSc
Science
Science
Theoretical Physics BSc Science
Computing
Computer Science BSc Science
DEGREE COURSE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTE
Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence BSc Science
Biological, Biomedical and Sport Science
Biochemistry BSc Science Computer Science with High Performance Graphics
Science
and Games Engineering BSc
Biological Sciences (Biotechnology with Enterprise) BSc Science
Computer Science with Mathematics BSc Science
Biological Sciences BSc Science
Design
Biology BSc Science
Art and Design BA Design
Ecology and Conservation Biology BSc Science
Fashion Design BA Design
Genetics BSc Science
Fashion Marketing BA Design
Human Physiology BSc Science
Fashion Technology BA Design
Medical Biochemistry BSc Science
Graphic and Communication Design BA Design
Medical Microbiology BSc Science
Textile Design BA Design
Medical Sciences BSc Science
Microbiology BSc Science
Neuroscience BSc Science
Pharmacology BSc Science
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DEGREE COURSE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTE DEGREE COURSE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTE
Education Fine Art, History of Art and Cultural Studies
Childhood Studies BA Arts and Social Sciences Culture and Media Studies BA Arts and Social Sciences
Education BA Arts and Social Sciences History of Art BA Arts and Social Sciences
Psychology with Education BSc Science Food Science and Nutrition
Engineering Food Science BSc Science
Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Food Science and Nutrition BSc Science
Architectural Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Nutrition BSc Science
Architecture MEng, BEng Engineering Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences
Automotive Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Economics and Geography BA Business
Aviation Technology with Pilot Studies and Management BEng Engineering Environmental Science BSc Science
Chemical and Energy Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geography BA Business
Chemical and Materials Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geography BSc Science
Chemical and Nuclear Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geography and Geology BSc Science
Chemical Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geography with Environmental Mathematics BSc Science
Civil and Environmental Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geography with Transport Studies BA Business
Civil and Structural Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geological Sciences BSc Science
Civil Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Geology MGeol, BSc Science
Civil Engineering with Project Management MEng, BEng Engineering Geophysical Sciences BSc Science
Civil Engineering with Transport MEng, BEng Engineering Geophysics MGeophys, BSc Science
Electronic and Communications Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Sustainability and Environmental Management BSc Science
Electronic and Computer Engineering, MEng, BEng Engineering History
Electronic and Electrical Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering History BA Arts and Social Sciences
Mechanical Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering International History and Politics BA Arts and Social Sciences
Mechatronics and Robotics MEng, BEng Engineering Language, Cultures and Societies
Medical Engineering MEng, BEng Engineering Arabic and Japanese BA Arts and Social Sciences
Product Design MDes, BSc Design Law and Criminology
English Criminal Justice and Criminology BA Arts and Social Sciences
English Language and Linguistics BA Arts and Social Sciences Law LLB Arts and Social Sciences
English Language and Literature BA Arts and Social Sciences Mathematics
English Literature BA Arts and Social Sciences Actuarial Mathematics BSc Science
English Literature and Theatre Studies BA Arts and Social Sciences Financial Mathematics BSc Science
Mathematics BSc Science
Mathematics and Statistics BSc Science
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LIFE AT
LEEDS
Our single-site campus is just
a short walk away from the centre
of our thriving, multicultural city.
universityofleeds
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CAMPUS LIFE
You’ll join our friendly and welcoming
international community of students
from more than 170 different countries
– so you’ll have the chance to make friends
from across the world.
The University was ranked 35th most
international university in the world in the SPORTS AND FITNESS
Times Higher Education World University
Whether you participate in sport for fun, or at club
Rankings 2020.
level, you’ll find everything you need at Leeds.
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The Edge, our state-of-the-art on-campus indoor
“
STUDENTS’ UNION
facility, provides a variety of fitness, sport and Really loved my time at the
Leeds University Union, at the heart of campus, wellbeing opportunities, including a 25m eight-lane University. The campus is a really
brings together our student community and is 100% swimming pool. You can also try a new outdoor sport friendly place and it’s so convenient
student-led. It’s a place where you can study, work, or activity, such as orienteering or kayaking, with our having everything in one place –
socialise and relax. You can also get independent Get Out, Get Active programme. the libraries, sports facilities, the
help, advice, support and representation.
Our social leagues are a great way to play academic schools, places to eat and
The Union building is always buzzing with activity, competitively with friends against other student drink – and if you stay in campus
and with more than 300 clubs and societies to or staff teams each week. Or, if you don’t want a accommodation like me, everything
choose from, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Whatever
you’re interested in you’ll find a club or society and
the chance to meet some like-minded students.
weekly commitment but you enjoy meeting people
and getting active, our weekly social sport sessions
offer fun and non-competitive sessions in a few
is right on your doorstep!
”
Victor Enendu
Everything is covered – from faith to hiking, film different sports – you just need to turn up. IFY 2015, MEng 2020
to snowboarding – and there are plenty of general sport.leeds.ac.uk/sport
interest societies too. The Give it a Go sessions are
a great way to try a club or society. 1. C
ommon Ground café, a space to relax in
www.luu.org.uk Leeds University Union
2. G
ym at The Edge, our indoor sports facility
3 3. L earn about growing food in our sustainable garden
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• a safe environment, with a 24-hour security service ACCESSIBLE ACCOMMODATION
• advice and support from experienced wardens If you have a physical, hearing or visual impairment,
and resident sub-wardens we have adapted accommodation on and off
• great customer service – we’re a founding member campus. When you’re starting to think about your
of ANUK (Accreditation Network UK) and abide accommodation, get in touch so we can help you
by its National Codes of Standards for student find somewhere that best suits your needs.
accommodation, fully approved by the National
Union of Students (NUS)
• an efficient, responsive maintenance service.
We’ll do our very best to give you your preferred
Our guarantee
accommodation. Around 60% of students get We guarantee* single University
their preferred choice but, like other popular accommodation for students
universities in the UK, we can’t guarantee paying international fees who
everyone their first choice. apply before the deadline.
Once your residence has been confirmed, you can
join its official Facebook group and say hello to your
future neighbours before you arrive.
ACCOMMODATION
Living in University accommodation is There are other benefits to living in our
a great introduction to student life, and accommodation too:
a fantastic way to make new friends and • a range of residences to suit different budgets
feel part of our community. We guarantee* – from modern, purpose-built developments to
single University accommodation for all more traditional buildings, catered or self-catered
international students for all years of • a large number of en suite rooms
your course. • no hidden extras to pay – utility bills, basic contents
insurance cover, use of a washing machine or
Living with students who are on different courses
laundry credits, wi-fi and Edge Club (gym and
means you’ll make friends and broaden your social
sports) membership are all included in your rent
circle. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to
get involved, as each residence has a student-led • additional facilities at many sites, including common
residents’ committee that organises everything rooms with TVs, pool tables and communal study
from film nights and day trips to virtual bingo areas – some residences even have their own gym * Restrictions apply relating to deadlines, residence
and quiz nights. and academic offer status. Find out more about
our guarantee at accommodation.leeds.ac.uk
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CITY LIFE
Leeds is at the heart of the UK
– a regional hub for business,
culture and sport, with a
rich industrial heritage and
everything you’d expect from
one of the country’s largest 1 2
and fastest-growing cities.
CULTURE 6 7
Museums, galleries, theatre, resident
opera and ballet companies, historic
sites and festivals
MUSIC
On campus and around the city,
from small clubs to the Leeds First
Direct Arena 3
FOOD
World food at restaurants, cafés and
food festivals, and in markets and “ I didn’t know too much about Leeds,
but I’m so happy that I decided to come
international supermarkets here. There is so much to do; it’s a lively
and friendly city. I’ve had such a great
SHOPPING time at the University, and it all began
Historic arcades, modern malls and
with the International Foundation Year.
one of the largest indoor markets I fell in love with Leeds and never wanted
8
in Europe to leave! If I could give one piece
4 of advice to new students, it would be
SPORT ‘Don’t stress and do your best!’
”
Home to Yorkshire County Cricket Hetasha Gopalani
Club, Leeds United Football Club and IFY 2016, BSc 2019
a national league rugby club. Host to
international sporting events, like the
Tour de Yorkshire cycle race
1. R
oyal Armouries Museum 7. Woodhouse Moor, a nearby
2. L eeds Central Library and park
NEARBY PLACES Leeds Art Gallery 8. Leeds water taxi on the
3. L ive at Leeds music festival River Aire
Moorland and national parks, 4. T rinity Kitchen in Leeds 9. S carborough, a seaside
traditional towns and villages city centre resort on the East Coast
and Yorkshire’s stunning coastline 5. T horton’s Arcade
5 9 6. Tour de Yorkshire cycle race
to explore
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NEXT HOW TO
APPLY
STEPS ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ONLINE APPLICATION
The grades you will need to come onto your Applying to the International Foundation Year is
selected version of degree with integrated quick and easy.
International Foundation Year will vary depending
on which qualifications you have taken in school.
To check the academic entry requirements for
your country, visit leeds.ac.uk/ify 1. A
pply online at:
applyonline.leeds.ac.uk
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
2. Attach supporting documentation to your
You will also need to provide a certificate from one application (where available)
of the English language tests listed below.
• High school transcripts
Design, Engineering, and Science routes (certified with English translation)
IELTS: Overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 • IELTS Certificate
in each component. • Supporting statement
Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 59 with If one of these is not ready at the time of
a minimum of 59 in each component. making your application, we may need to
request it before a decision can be made
TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 80 with 20 in Listening on your application.
and Reading, with 22 in Speaking and 21 in Writing
Arts & Social Science, 3. Submit your application. Then all you
Business & Healthcare* routes need to do is wait for the decision from
our Admissions team.
IELTS: Overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5
in each component.
Pearson PTE Academic: Overall score of 60 with After the application has been received you’ll receive
a minimum of 59 in each component. an email acknowledgment. You will be able to track
TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 87 with 21 in Listening the status of your application using the login and
and Reading, with 23 in Speaking and 22 in Writing. pin number that you created when the application
was made.
Further accepted certificates are listed here
https://www.leeds.ac.uk/info/130552/international_
foundation_year/458/entry_requirements SCHOLARSHIPS
We offer a range of scholarships including country
specific and subject specific scholarships. Find out
more at leeds.ac.uk/ify
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PRE-SESSIONALS
If you want to improve your English language skills
MAP AND
before starting the International Foundation Year,
we offer a range of English language courses,
HOW TO
taught by the University’s Language Centre. FIND US
10 week pre-sessional
Our 10 week pre-sessional course is designed for
For full details on
students who have a good level of English, but who
fall just short of our English Language requirements. how to get here by
The course will help you develop your English train, bus, car and air, visit
and academic study skills in preparation for the www.leeds.ac.uk/howtofindus
International Foundation Year course.
The IELTS scores for the 10 week pre-sessional are
as follows:
Edinburgh
FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTE IELTS (UKVI)
Design, Engineering, 5.0 overall, with only
Science and Healthcare, one score below 5.0
Joint honours Science and none below 4.5
Newcastle
Arts and Social Sciences, 5.5 overall, minimum
Business, of 5.0 in each
OTHER INTERNATIONAL Belfast
Joint honours Arts component
FOUNDATION YEAR ROUTES
Academic English for York
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for the
Undergraduate Studies University of Leeds International Foundation Year,
You can improve your academic English by taking our
Academic English for Undergraduate Studies course,
or you wish to study your foundation in your home
country, there are other options which you may be
Leeds
which is designed to help you improve your level of eligible for. Manchester
English to meet university requirements. You can
study full time, with entry points in October, January Leeds International Study Centre IFY
and April.
Delivered by Study Group, and based at Leeds
For further details on these courses, including how Beckett University, this approved course will
to apply, visit www.leeds.ac.uk/language allow you to progress to a bachelor degree in Birmingham
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The University of Leeds is a founder member of London
London 195 miles 1 hour 59 minutes (by train)
NCUK, which delivers foundation programmes
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www.ncuk.ac.uk Edinburgh 206 miles 3 hours (by train)
Dubai 4,600 miles 8 hours 30 minutes (by air)
Amsterdam 523 miles 1 hour 15 minutes (by air)
Paris 477 miles 1 hour 30 minutes (by air)
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