University Foundation Programme in Engineering & Technology

Aims:

To prepare for the English language demands of third level education
To help increase range of academic language for both General and Engineering & Technology
To improve receptive and productive skills
To build confidence and develop learning strategies & skills
To bring IELTS score to required level

Course Includes:

Writing and reading skills for academic purposes
English for study purposes
Learning strategies and study skills

Engineering & Technology Programme Modules:

Mathematics for Engineering
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
English for Specific Academic Purposes (ESAP)

Entry Requirements:

Students must have completed their formal schooling and achieved good results. Students need to have an IELTS score of 5.0 with no individual component less than 4.5 from a registered IELTS testing centre. Students must also have completed 12 years of schooling. The validation of such international qualifications will be confirmed in accordance with Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI).

Assessment:

Entry test on arrival
Continuous assessment: Class work, course assignments (written essays & oral presentation)
Weekly tutorials

Timetable

Monday-Friday 09.00-12.55

Hours per week

Levels

IELTS 5.0 (no individual component less than 4.5)

Starting dates

September 2021

Course length

24 weeks September – March
36 weeks September – June

What our students say

Cork is a beautiful city I enjoyed sightseeing from the gaol, Elizabeth fort, to seen some pubs, Ballycotton lighthouse. midleton distillery Cobh and spike island. my teacher was inspiring to me. The administration staff had everything well prepared. My host family was excellent I’m very grateful for everything she did for me. I will always remember the Irish food and that Irish people are really friendly.

Monika Svobodova