International Foundation Programme

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IntakeApril and September

Duration12 months

Delivery ModeFull time only

FeesRM 26,000 per annum (Malaysian)RM 31,000 per annum (International)

The International Foundation Programme (IFP) provides a pathway to a prestigious University of Reading degree at either our UK or Malaysia Campus. This 12-month intensive programme is specifically designed for SPM, IGCSE and equivalent qualification holders who would like to fast-track their university studies.

Watch the following video for an overview of the IFP programme.

Internationally-Recognised

The University's International Foundation Programme (IFP) was one of the first to be established in the UK and the programme offered in Malaysia is the same as that offered in the UK.

Preparation for Your Undergraduate Degree

The IFP is specifically designed to prepare you for what you will be studying on your chosen undergraduate degree, and helps you to successfully make the transition from a school environment to a university environment. We will ask you to identify your intended degree when joining the IFP.

Students have a choice of pathways, as illustrated in the diagram below. Students who complete the IFP programme have a number of pathways available for them to pursue their undergraduate degree at the Malaysia campus. Alternatively, students may pursue a wider number of undergraduate degree options which are available on our Reading UK campus. Our counselling team will be happy to advise prospective students and parents on their study options.

Guaranteed Place with Direct Progression

We guarantee a place for you on your chosen degree as offered at our Malaysia or UK campus at the time of your entry so long as you meet the progression requirements and you can directly progress without the need to apply for your degree.

UK or Malaysia Campus Study Options

Upon successful completion of the IFP and meeting of the progression requirements, you have the option to study for your chosen degree at our award-winning campus in Reading UK (only 22 minutes from London) or our state-of-the-art campus in Iskandar Puteri, Malaysia. In addition, you will be eligible for a reduction in the regular programme fees

It should be noted that the University provides a range of flexible options for students to spend part of their studies on the Reading UK campus – please refer to reading.edu.my/studyuk.

Academic Skills

The Academic Skills module on the IFP is specifically designed to help students develop the required academic skills for undergraduate study, including critical thinking, communication, academic writing and IT skills.

Academic Tutor

You will be assigned an academic tutor who will guide and support your development and progress. You will meet with your academic tutor at least once a term or more frequently if required.

Holistic Development

As well as academic skills, the IFP is designed to develop non-academic skills that are an integral part of each student's overall development.Some of our weekly enhancement activities include:

Social outings
Team-building
Motivational talks
Business workshops
Law workshops

Programme Details for the International Foundation Programme

Programme Structure

All of the International Foundation Programme modules are designed and taught by university lecturers and are therefore tailored with your future degree in mind. Students who wish to progress onto one of our highly regarded undergraduate programmes are required to complete a total 9 modules from four categories, depending on their chosen pathway:

Academic and Study Skills (compulsory)

Academic Skills 1

Academic Skills 2

Enhanced Interpersonal Skills

English (if required)

Academic English 1

Academic English 2

Mathematics

Core Mathematics

Quantitative Methods

Business Management

Principles of Business Studies

Principles of Marketing and Human Resource Management

Economics

Foundation Economics - Microeconomics

Foundation Economics - Macroeconomics

Psychology

Psychology and Research Methods

Psychology and the Body

Law

Introduction to English Legal System

Introduction to Law of Obligations

Students will need to study the International English module if their English level is below:

B4 in UEC English
IELTS 6.5 (no component below 5.5)
C in IGCSE English as first language/ GCSE English Language
B in IGCSE English as a Second Language
B2 in SPM English CEFR + Grade B in SPM English (2021 cohort onwards)
B in SPM English 1119 (GCE-0) (2020 cohort or before)
MUET: Band 4

Short Course: Introduction to University Study
For students who will be joining the July short course, you will be doing the Introduction to University Study module.

Description of the 'Introduction to University Study' module:
An introduction to the expectations of university study, taken intensively before the main IFP modules begin. The module is an opportunity to build confidence and get ready for university. Students will be taught how to learn independently, to read and listen critically, to deliver a presentation, and to question information or opinions.
By the end of the module, student should be able to: