International Prospectus 2010 Wakefield College 13 Foundation Courses are one year full time programmes designed to enable students to progress onto a wide range of courses at university. International Foundation ( also known as Access to Higher Education Diploma) is accredited by the awarding body AQA and is widely accepted by UK universities. Wakefield College has been successfully offering this well respected course for more than 20 years and students have progressed to a wide range of universities and courses. You are not restricted to applying to a particular university. Wakefield College offers direct progression to appropriate courses within the School of the Built Environment at Leeds Metropolitan University from the International Foundation in Construction and Civil Engineering. Offers are subject to an interview and IELTS 6.0. Degree courses require a minimum mark of 60% in all modules, and HND courses require that you pass all modules Course listings International Foundation ( Also known as Access to Higher Education Diploma) Choose from . Science . Business . Humanities . Construction and Civil Engineering . Diploma in Art & Design Studies Entry requirements: Successful completion of your home country's secondary school qualifications A minimum English Language level of IELTS 5.5 You must be aged 17 or over at the beginning of the course For more details please ask for the International Foundation course information leaflets or visit our website at: www. wakefield. ac. uk Advantages and benefits of courses A Levels: Provide a wide choice of subjects Are recognised by all universities including Oxford and Cambridge Keep options open, for example about which undergraduate programme to study. Advantages of National Diplomas Coherent programme, with focus on study area of interest Access to specialist facilities and resources Few, if any, examinations, the emphasis is on coursework Academic content in a vocational context Recognised by universities as a good preparation for more vocational undergraduate programmes Popular with ' home' students. Advantages of International Foundation Quicker route onto undergraduate programme More coherent programme, with focus on study area of interest Internal assessment with strong emphasis on coursework Acceptable for entry onto many under- graduate programmes

14 Wakefield College International Prospectus 2010 Vu Tuan Anh Vu is from Vietnam. After an Intensive English programme Vu moved onto a two year BTEC National Diploma course in Business. He enjoyed the practical nature of the course, the teamwork and the way assessment consist of a combination of both assignments and end of course examinations. Vu is now at Leeds Trinty University. National Diplomas are vocational courses that are increasingly attractive to international students and have the same academic value as A Levels. Often described as ' career focussed' these qualifications combine a rigorous academic programme with the practical skills and knowledge so valued by employers. Assessment is through a combination of course work and external examinations and students may progress to university degrees in their chosen specialism. Choose from: Applied Science ( Medical Science) Animal Management Performing Arts ( Acting) Performing Arts ( Musical Theatre) Performing Arts ( Dance) Business & Management Children's care learning and development Civil Engineering Construction Electrical and Electronic Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering Fine Art Games Design Graphic Design Hospitality IT Practitioners system support Music Technology Music Practice Uniformed Public Services Sport and Exercise Science Sports ( Outdoor Adventure) Sports Development & Fitness Travel and Tourism Photography Course listings National Diplomas Entry requirements: 5 GCSE subjects at Grade C or above or the equivalent overseas public examination A minimum English Language level of IELTS 5.0 You must be aged 16 or over at the beginning of the course For more information on any course please visit our website at: www. wakefield. ac. uk