Lancaster University International Study Centre

About The International Study centre

Specialist preparation for degree entry

The International Study Centre (ISC) offers international students direct entry to a wide range of undergraduate degrees at Lancaster University. The ISC International Foundation Year provides a choice of three subject routes:

• Business and Management Studies
• Law and Social Studies
• Engineering and Computing

On the University campus

The International Study Centre (ISC) is based in a modern well-equipped facility on the University campus. You will be part of the University from the day you start your course.

Specialist preparation for your degree

The International Foundation Year has been tailor-made for international students. It combines academic modules with study skills and English language training to provide the best possible preparation for degree study at the University.

Flexible entry

Students can begin the International Foundation Year in either September or January for degree entry in the following September.

Assured progression to your degree

Joining the International Foundation Year guarantees that you will receive a conditional offer of a degree place at the University. Soon after you join, you will be helped to nominate the degree programme onto which you want to progress. Once you have successfully completed the course and have met the required entry standards, you will proceed directly to you preferred degree programme.

Access to University facilities

A comprehensive range of academic and social facilities at the University are available to you as a student on the International Foundation Year. You will also have automatic membership of the Students’ Union which runs over 100 different student clubs and societies.

Personal monitoring and support

The International Foundation Year is validated by the Lancaster University and taught by specialists in university preparation. Your progress will be monitored at all times to make sure you remain on track to successfully complete the programme. You will also benefit from regular assessment through examination and marked coursework.

University-style teaching

The International Foundation Year at Lancaster introduces you to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress onto your degree. You will experience tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures.

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