Program Overview

The International Foundation Year is for international students who want a well-rounded, supportive introduction to an undergraduate degree at Kingston University, London. It is offered by Study Group at the International Study Centre, taught in three interesting subject pathways. This program will help you transition into a university lifestyle and ensure your success while studying abroad.

Why study the International Foundation Year?
This program is designed to prepare you to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree. By studying the International Foundation Year, you will benefit from:

• A base of knowledge in your course subject area
• The level of English language required for your undergraduate studies
• Bettered academic study skills
• A focused approach to teaching
• Smaller-sized classes with lessons catered to you
• A useful introduction to campus life.
• Once you have successfully completed the program, and achieved the required grades, you will be well-equipped to start your chosen undergraduate degree at Kingston University, London.

What you will study
The International Foundation Year is made up of several cores and route-specific modules that will better your understanding of your chosen subject area. Depending on your choice of pathway, you can cater your modules to benefit your future career path. The course will also incorporate English language tuition, which will be focused on improving your speaking, writing and academic language skills, and prepare you for learning in a second language.

Science, Engineering and Computing
Studying our Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics programme will prepare you for a degree across a range of exciting areas, including biochemistry, civil and infrastructure engineering and mathematics. By the time you finish the programme, you will have had the necessary specialist English language, study skills and subject specific tuition to prepare you for an undergraduate degree.

Forensic Science
How is scientific evidence gathered from a crime scene? How is it analysed and used in investigation? How is it interpreted and presented in court?

This course prepares you for a career in this increasingly important area. Case studies, fieldwork and lab work cover all aspects of investigating a crime scene. These include crime scene processing, forensic archaeology, drugs, toxicology, DNA, body fluids, entomology, fibres, fire investigation and ballistics. You'll also have an introduction to criminal law, which includes cross examination in a mock courtroom setting.

Specialist topics include blood pattern analysis (BPA), expert witness training, counterfeits and forgeries, and the analysis of trace evidence.