International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Students
Level 3
The IBCM International Foundation Year (L3IFDHES) is a qualification aimed to prepare students for their first year entry on to undergraduate degree courses. The programme is designed for international students who want to apply for an under-graduate degree course and provides specialisations in Business, Computing or Engineering.
The NCC Education qualification is recognised by over 50 universities worldwide and is intended to provide candidates with an entry route to UK university courses or progression on to the NCC Education Level 4 Diplomas in Computing, Business and Business IT. Students who successfully complete the course are guaranteed* entry onto a selection of University courses at Birmingham City University (UK), University Centre Croydon (UK), and much more.
*Provided that all other entry requirements have been met.

SYLLABUS
To complete the qualification a student must study and pass eight units.
The qualifcation consists of six core units:
Developing English Language Skills
Advanced English Language Skills
English for Academic Purposes
Study and Communication Skills
Culture Studies
Foundation Mathematics
A further two units must be taken from a choice of six electives:
Introduction to Computer Science
Introduction to Programming
Introduction to Business
Introduction to Accounting
Further Mathematics
Physics
DURATION | START DATES | ENTRY REQUIREMENTS | ASSESSMENT | PROGRESSION |
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Standard: One Academic year Fast-Track / Intensive 6 months |
Standard: September 2018 Fast-Track / Intensive January 2018 |
Minimum 5.0 – 5.5 depending on the major chosen (standard) AND Minimum 5.5 – 6.0 depending on the major chosen (intensive) |
The programme is assessed by assignment and examination. Assessment dates are available on request. | THE IBCM NCC L3 IFDHES provides progression to over 50 universities in UK and worldwide. Contact IBCM for full progression information. |
IFD* Graduate Destinations
2018/19 Academic year

For students who want to complete their degree overseas at a university campus, please review the list of officially recognised L3IFD progression routes: www.nccedu.com
* Level 3 International Foundation Diploma in Higher Education Studies
IFD University progressions (UK)
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Aston University
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Birkbeck, University of London
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Birmingham City University
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Bangor University
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Cardiff University
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Coventry University
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Glasgow Caledonian University
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Heriot-Watt University
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Keele University
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Kingston University London
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London South Bank University
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Nottingham Trent University
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Oxford Brookes University
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Queens University Belfast
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Sheffield Hallam University
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Teesside University
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Staffordshire University
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The University of Central Lancashire
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The University of Nottingham
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University of Cardiff
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University of Derby
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University of Huddersfield
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University of Hull
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University of Leeds
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University of Leicester
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University of Lincoln
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University of Liverpool
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University of London
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University of Newcastle
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University of Strathclyde
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University of Sunderland
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University of Sussex
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University of Westminster
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University of Wolverhampton
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University of Worcester
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University of York
Example Courses
Here are just some examples of courses NCC Education IFD students can progress too:
Business
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- BA (Hons) International Marketing
- BA (Hons) Entrepreneurship
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- BA (Hons) Business and Globalisation
Computing
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Computer Forensics
- BSc (Hons) Games Programming
- BSc (Hons) Business Information Technology
- BSc (Hons) Computer Games Technology
- BSc (Hons) FinancialComputing
Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Robotics Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
Health Sciences
- BSc (Hons) Pharmaceutical Science
- BSc (Hons) Human Nutrition
- BSc (Hons) Sport Science
- BSc (Hons) Sport Science with Coaching
- BSc (Hons) Sport Science with Professional Football Coaching
Hotel, Resort and Spa Management
- BA (Hons) International Tourism Management
- BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management
- BA (Hons) Events Management
- BA (Hons) Professional Culinary Management
- BSc (Hons) International Spa Management
Law
- BA (Joint Honours) International Relations and Diplomacy
- BA (Hons) International Relations and Diplomacy
- LLB (Hons) Law
- LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
- LLB (Hons) Law with Management
Testimonials
International Foundation Diploma Graduate 2015Studying the programme was a great decision… it helped me understand more about education in the UK, the expectations and academic environment for a UK university.
Now studying NBSc(Hons) Financial Economics