INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGR AMME
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WELCOME TO OUR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGR AMME ‘‘Our versatile one year programme is recognised as one of the best of its kind available anywhere in the UK. It will give you access to a wide range of university courses, including at many members of the prestigious ‘Russell Group’ of elite UK universities. We are a college with a proud track record of academic success. Every day that you study here we will challenge you to achieve your absolute best. You will be taught, supported and guided by an inspiring academic team.
I very much look forward to welcoming you into our community. You will quickly discover that just one year at Abbey Cambridge will prepare you for a lifetime of success.’’
Andrew Humphris, Programme Leader
CHOOSE YOUR PATHWAY, FOCUS YOUR STUDIES Starting every September, our International Foundation Programme is an intensive one year course designed to enable you to progress on to a top UK university. You can choose to study on one of four specialised subject pathways: –– Business Management and Economics –– Engineering –– Medicine –– Science Each pathway will give you a thorough understanding of the key concepts and theories in your chosen subject area. It will prepare you to study a wide range of related undergraduate courses at some of the UK’s best universities. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ECONOMICS
ENGINEERING
SCIENCE
MEDICINE
Module 1
Business Studies
Chemistry
Biology
Biology
Module 2
Economics
Physics
Biomedicine
Biomedicine
Module 3
Accounting
Mechanics
Chemistry
Chemistry
Module 4
Mathematics for Business
Mathematics for Engineering
Mathematics for Science and Pharmacy
Mathematics for Medicine
Module 5
Core Skills
Core Skills
Core Skills
Core Skills
LIU JING CHINA “The people here make this school an awesome place. It is such a warm and nice community and I have met some lifelong friends here. Teachers give us enough freedom to fully develop ourselves and are happy and willing to give us any extra help and whatever is necessary. My short term goal is getting into a good university, and here at Abbey Cambridge I am stepping towards my goal.” Jing achieved an overall score of 79% on the Business Management and Economics pathway. She is now studying Business Management at Durham University.
Each term you will study five key subject related modules. Core Skills is a research driven module that focuses on developing transferable skills for university. On our Business Management and Economics pathway you will develop a critical understanding of three core interdependent subjects – Business, Economics and Accounting. These will underpin future enterprise success through knowledge of organisations, markets, competition and value. On our Engineering pathway you will focus on the building blocks of the discipline; Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You will consider in detail; mechanics, electricity, magnetism, solids and fluids. Successful completion of our new Medicine pathway opens up progression opportunities to study Medicine at UK universities. On our Science pathway you will cover Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, developing an in-depth knowledge of chemical principals, additional mathematics and gaining practical scientific skills.
GAIN A PLACE AT A TOP UNIVERSITY Admissions tutors at the UK’s top universities recognise the quality of an Abbey College Cambridge education. Our International Foundation Programme graduates progress onto courses at some of best institutions in the country, including at members of the prestigious ‘Russell Group’ such as Durham University, King’s College London, the University of Birmingham, and the University of York. TYPICAL UNIVERSITY OFFERS RECEIVED Foundation Requirements
University
Course
University of Sheffield
Mechanical Engineering
80% Overall Score
University of Leeds
Chemical Engineering
75% Overall Score with 75% in Mathematics and Chemistry modules
6.0 Overall, minimum of 5.5 in each element
University of Manchester
Biomedical Sciences
80% Overall Score with 75% in Biology and Chemistry modules
6.5 Overall, 6.5 in each element
University of Bristol
Neuroscience
75% Overall Score with 80% in Mathematics module
6.5 Overall, minimum of 6.0 in each element
University of Liverpool
Mathematics
75% First Attempt Overall Score with 75% in Physics and Mathematics modules
6.0 Overall, minimum of 5.5 in each category
Durham University
Economics
80% Overall Score with 75% in all modules
6.5 Overall, minimum of 6.0 in each category
City University of London
Management
75% Overall Score with 65% in each module
6.0 Overall, minimum of 5.5 in each category
University of Sussex
Accounting and Finance
65% Overall Score including 65% in Mathematics
6.5 Overall, minimum of 6.0 in each category
University of Southampton
Fashion Marketing and Management
65% Overall Score with 60% in each module
6.5 Overall, minimum of 6.0 in each category
University of Bristol
Law
75% Overall Score
7.0 Overall, 7 in Writing, 6.5 in all other categories
85% in final Mathematics and Physics modules
IELTS Requirements 6.5 Overall, minimum of 6.0 in each element
PROGRESSION TO MEDICINE Successful completion of our Medicine pathway opens up a progression opportunity to study Medicine at Aston University. MEDICAL SCHOOL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Aston University
75% Overall with 70% in Chemistry and Biology. IELTS 7.5
At the time of writing our pathway leaders were in discussion with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) to allow progression to their Medicine programme.
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS As an International Foundation Programme student you will have a range of accommodation options open to you. Purbeck House 141 Large ensuite full board apartments are available in Purbeck House two minutes’ walk from our campus. Features include Wifi, on-site security, large common room, live-in house parents, controlled access, separate boys and girls floors, in-room kitchenettes, controlled access, weekly linen change and room clean, and on-site laundrette. Tripos Court 69 ensuite full board single rooms area available in Tripos Court five minutes’ walk from our campus. Features include Wifi, on-site security, standard and superior room options, common rooms with kitchenettes, live-in house parents, controlled access, weekly linen change, and on-site laundrette. Host Families Half Board rooms are available with local host families. Our host families are all located within the city of Cambridge, with most homes a short walk from the college. Our families are selected to ensure safe, friendly and comfortable environments for students to relax and study.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Course Starts
Every September
Minimum English Level
IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) IELTS 6.5 (Medicine pathway*)
Student Age (on entry)
17 years +
Academic Qualifications
5 GCSE passes at grade C (or equivalent)
COURSE FEES International Students
£29,000
UK/EU Students
£23,000
ACCOMMODATION FEES Purbeck House
£23,000
Tripos Court (Superior Room)
£20,500
Tripos Court (Standard Room)
£17,500
Host Family
£175 - £365 per week
Additional fees include non-refundable £250 Tuition Registration Fee and Accommodation Registration Fees. A £2,000 Deposit is also payable to secure your place on the course, this will be refunded on completion of the course. For more information visit www.abbeycambridge.co.uk/fees. *English language requirements for the Medicine pathway are set higher as students need to attain higher overall English levels to gain entry to Medicine programmes at university.
NAING HTET THURA MYANMAR “Teachers are professional and full of kindness, always asking if I need help and helping me to understand difficult topics. My goal is to become a mechanical engineer, studying here has helped me to get higher marks, develop useful skills and learn about the wider world. Abbey Cambridge is the place where I make my dreams come true!” Htet Thura achieved an overall score of 84% on the Engineering pathway. He is now studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of Bristol.
For further information please email admissions@abbeydld.co.uk or call +44 (0) 3300 536 082 ABBEY COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE Homerton Gardens Cambridge, CB2 8EB T: +44 (0)1223 578280 E: admincam@abbeycambridge.co.uk www.abbeycambridge.co.uk
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