INTO

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION IN MATHEMATICS AND ACTUARIAL SCIENCES

The International Foundation prepares you for direct entry to Year 1 of a science-related undergraduate degree. During the programme you'll develop relevant subject-specific knowledge and skills in a range of numerical subjects, including Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, Accounting and Mathematics at UEA.

Course Features:

Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
Guaranteed university placement for all successful students.
Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.

Study

What will I study?

All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.

Core modules:

Academic English and Study Skills
Economics
Introduction to Accounting
Physics
Problem Solving for Mathematical Sciences
Mathematics

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is designed to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the first year of a degree. Grades from the International Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.

You are assessed by a combination of examination and course work, which may include:

Qualifications

English language requirements: For a standard course, the English language requirements are IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in Writing and Reading and 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.5 minimum overall with minimum of 6.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.

For an extended course, the English language requirements are IELTS 4.5 overall (with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing and Reading and no less than 4.0 in other subskills) or equivalent. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.5 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Nursing, Physiotherapy or Occupational Therapy. IELTS 5.5 minimum overall with minimum of 5.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Pharmacy. IELTS 6.0 minimum overall with minimum of 6.0 in all subskills for students aiming to progress to Speech and Language Therapy.

Age requirements: 16 years and above. All students must be 16 years old by the time they start their INTO UEA course and turn 17 years old by 15 September of the year they start their degree at UEA.

Academic requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.

Dates, Prices and Scholarships

Standard Courses:

Standard course fees are £17,495.

There are two Standard Course start dates. The courses both last 3 terms. The start dates are:

28 September 2020 - 4 June 2021.
11 January 2021 - 27 August 2021.

Extended Course:

The extended course fee is £19,995.

The course length is 4 terms, from 5 October 2020 - 27 August 2021.

Scholarships:

Are you top of your class? At INTO University of East Anglia, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.

With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.

If you can't find a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back - this page is regularly updated with the latest information.