International Foundation Programme

The IFP is a well-chosen decision for students who do not have the required UCAS points to start their undergraduate degree and who want to strengthen their personal and academic skills. The IFP is also a well-chosen decision for students who are not sure if their considered undergraduate degree is the right choice and would like to familiarise themselves the UK degree level study and the Middlesex University Mauritius programmes of study. A well-established preparatory course, embracing a multicultural perspective it seeks to equip every student with essential skills to succeed at tertiary education. The programme builds students’ confidence, offers close supervision and provide tailored guidance throughout the course to ensure academic progress.

Students who successfully complete this programme will be equipped with professional and employable skills and attributes such as:

• Demonstrate the ability to work independently and in teams;
• the ability to formulate arguments and apply problem solving strategies to a range of real-life scenarios;
• the ability to communicate effectively to different audiences;
• the ability to use IT and maths skills in project work;
• the ability to lead and manage others;
• and the ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures.

Course Highlights

• Learn in a culturally diverse classroom.
• Guest speakers are invited to discuss a ‘real life’ perspective on taught topics.
• Developing groupwork skills.
• Sharing first hand experiences on topics taught.
• Learning thorough a variety of engaging teaching methods –including peer learning.