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International Preparation Courses

We offer an exciting range of programmes for international students, which are designed to help and support you to achieve your goals.

 

This support includes:

  • Level 3 international foundation programmes (equivalent to 2 A levels) in Law and Business
  • EU law module to enable you to become eligible to study a postgraduate course in the UK if you haven’t studied EU law before.

Our lecturers are highly qualified with experience in legal and business sectors and academic teaching.

Our courses have a career focus and we strive to develop your professional skills, as well as your academic and linguistic knowledge.

International Foundation Programmes

If you want to study one of our undergraduate degrees, but don’t meet the academic and language entry requirements – our International Foundation Programme (IFP) is for you.

Both our law and business foundation programmes run from September to June each year, split into six modules across two terms. They include two English language modules to help you build your general language skills into applied academic language. The programme also includes practical numeracy skills and research project modules that you can apply specifically to your subject area.

Our English academic coachs will work closely with you during the programme to make sure you are prepared for the linguistic demands of your degree. You will have 18 contact hours with your academic coach each week to ensure you have plenty of guidance and individual feedback on your work.

If you’re on the law foundation programme, you will take part in two law modules to ensure you have a solid understanding of a range of concepts by the time you start your law degree, giving you a head start. This includes learning about the role of law in society, improving legal research and referencing skills, visiting a range of courts and studying civil and criminal cases.

Find more information on course modules, entry requirements, how you’ll be assessed and how to enrol.

If you’re on the business foundation programme, you will take part in two business modules to ensure you have a solid understanding of a range of concepts by the time you start your law degree, giving you a head start. This includes learning about company structures, globalisation, management theory, global financial markets and marketing principles. We focus on contemporary business cases, so that the theory you learn can be applied to real-life sector situations.

Find more information on course modules, entry requirements, how you’ll be assessed and how to enrol.

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EU law module

Part-time online short course that allows you to study EU Law if your undergraduate degree didn’t include EU Law. Once completed this will make you eligible for postgraduate legal study in the UK.

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Test of Legal English Skills (TOLES)

We are an approved provider of TOLES training and examinations, catering to all three levels – Foundation, Higher and Advanced. We currently offer intensive training – over one or two weeks – to closed groups.

What is TOLES?

TOLES is a valued and recognised test by several leading law firms and financial institutions who wish to verify the language skills of their staff.

By following this course, you will enhance your ability to successfully deal with English speaking clients, understand complex legal documents, think commercially and draft contracts using appropriate and accurate legal terminology.

So whether you are a new law graduate or a practising lawyer, our TOLES course will help to increase your confidence and competence in a range of legal communication contexts.

Email us to discuss your training needs.

The University of Law English Test (ULET)

ULET has been developed to evaluate your level of English for undergraduate or postgraduate study. It is accepted by our University as proof of your English level. It also meets the visa requirements for the UK Visa Immigration (UKVI). You can take all four components online and free of charge.

Find out more information about ULET and the registration process ➔

Pre-sessional English

Pre-sessional English is for students who need to improve their English language level to meet the language entry requirements for their chosen degree course. The course is designed to help students reach the required English language level for their degree studies.

Please click here for more details on this course including applicable subject courses and entry requirements.