Affiliate

Senior Lecturer

International Foundation Year (Engineering, Computing and Science) - UH-000894

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<li>Students normally aged at least 17 on the date of their enrolment onto the course.</li>
<li>Successful completion of a High School Programme of study or elsewhere on an agreed and circulated list. Full entry requirements are available on the ISC website. </li>
<li>A relevant English level equivalent to at least 4.5 IELTS. Students with a lower level of English are able to complete a Language for Study programme of up to two terms in length to reach the level at which they can start their academic programme.</li>
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University awards are regulated by the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/awards-taught">Regulations for Awards</a> on the University website.
Quick links to the <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/registry/current-students/taughtstudents/">Regulations for Taught Students, procedures and forms</a> can be accessed on the University website.
Assessment regulations are as detailed in the University of Huddersfield Regulations for Awards, relevant sections of which are repeated in the Student Handbook. 
120 credits need to be achieved to ensure progression.  University of Huddersfield condonement regulations do not apply to this programme. Details of the assessment schedule and outcomes assessed for each module are provided in the module specification documents, which are also available in the Student Module Handbook on the VLE.

UH-000894 - International Foundation Year (Engineering, Computing and Science)

Chemical Engineering Pathway

Computing Pathway

Engineering  Pathway

Science Pathway

Foundation Level

Structure

	Use initiative, begin to think creatively and exercise limited evaluative judgment in assessing ideas.

Demonstrate and exercise some independence of mind and thought and organise independent learning in a structured and managed environment.

Collect, interpret and analyse both quantitative and qualitative data.

Work in collaboration with others, both with tutors and in groups with other students.

Communicate accurately and reliably both orally and in writing, using appropriate terms and vocabulary in the appropriate context, in both discussions and written responses.

	Read, write and speak English at equivalent of IELTS 6.0.

Apply knowledge and understanding to problems, issues and situations.

	Demonstrate knowledge of sound academic practice required for successful undergraduate study.

Evaluate, distinguish between and assess appropriateness of fact and opinion, and judge information from a variety of sources.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and terminology relating to the subject area specified content.

University:
The methods for the validation and annual evaluation of courses, including those validated by external bodies, and for the review of teaching and research and of academic support services are specified in the University’s; <a href="https://www.hud.ac.uk/policies/registry/qa-procedures/">Quality Assurance Procedures for Taught Courses and Research Awards</a>.
School:
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<li>Annual Evaluation Process.</li>
<li>Annual Executive Meeting attended by School Link Tutors.</li>
<li>School Board.</li>
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International Study Centre:
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<li>Course Assessment Board (CAB), chaired by the Centre Director meeting at the conclusion of the course for both the June and August finishing students to review and approve their overall marks and indicate those qualifying for a university transcript and progression.</li>
<li>Course Committee, Student Panel and student feedback at both module and programme level</li>
<li>Regular Meetings (at least termly) of all staff on the Programme, supported by more formal ISC Course Committee meetings. </li>
<li>Informal ISC Module Assessment Board (MAB) at the end of each term to review module timed teacher assessment results and coursework assessments from that term.</li>
<li>Annual staff appraisal by the centre management to include classroom observation.</li>
<li>Formal staff induction process and annual Training Day.</li>
<li>Liaison between the Centre Director, the ILO, DALO and Link Tutors from the University of Huddersfield.</li>
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UH-000894

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the Programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the Centre Handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. 
Key sources of information about the course can be found in: 
Centre Handbook 
All ISC courses are associated with the Business School for QA purposes and operate under standard QA procedures, with communication channels through Academic Link Tutors, the ILO/DALO and the Course Committee: 
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<li>Proposed course changes are discussed at the Course Committee and then a proposal made to the Business School SAVP.</li>
<li>Teaching staff are proposed by the Centre Director and their CVs submitted to the Business School for consideration. Where necessary, the Business School will draw upon the expertise of colleagues from the appropriate school for final approval.</li>
<li>Student feedback is elicited through Student Panels, focus groups semesterly and end-of-year questionnaires, then collated by the Course Committee, on which there is also student representation.</li>
<li>The Centre hold its own CABs, using ASIS to record and process results, and produces Annual Evaluation Reports that are considered by a specially convened panel in the Business School, then routed to UTLC. Annual Evaluation Report actions are monitored as per University of Huddersfield regulations and through the Course Committee.</li>
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The International Study Centre provides additional student support using a variety of approaches:
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<li>Student handbook, incorporating a guide to the Foundation Year programme and made available before the course start date.</li>
<li>Induction programme on arrival for orientation and an induction to the Programme of study.</li>
<li>Introduction to the ISC, Student Central and other learning resources at the University of Huddersfield.</li>
<li>Favourable staff-student ration in seminar groups with additional access to lecture theatres and other specialist teaching rooms within the University.</li>
<li>Discrete language and skills modules with an emphasis on the range of academic skills of particular relevance to undergraduate students.</li>
<li>All students to receive guidance from the centre management team and/ or Progress Coaches on academic issues and progression onto their degree courses at the University of Huddersfield.</li>
<li>ISC students are represented on the ISC Course Committee and can voice arising issues either with their Progress Coach, or through the student representatives who make up the Student Panel.</li>
<li>All students have an Academic Passport which requires them to undertake personal development planning that is monitored by their Progress Coach. They also undertake reflective learning on their development through the Global Skills for Success module and CareerAhead.</li>
<li>The Centre has an on-site bespoke wellbeing service called U First, accessible for all students.</li>
<li>Progress will be closely monitored each week via RPAG and formative trackers.</li>
<li>Where appropriate, students may be required to attend module ‘booster’ classes or Supported Independent Study sessions.</li>
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