Description : International foundation in  University of Birmingham

A special preparatory program is intended for graduates of schools, including Russian ones: as is known, they can not enter universities of Great Britain only with a school certificate.

If the student successfully completes the Foundation course, then he is guaranteed a place on the chosen bachelor's program. The duration of study at the Foundation is 2 semesters (1 academic year): the students significantly improve their knowledge of English, and also study academic subjects, which they will need in the future to master the chosen specialty. The following directions are suggested:

• Social and Human Sciences
• Chemistry
• Business
• Engineering Sciences
• Art
• Physics.

The course is available to students from the age of 17: the program starts in September, but the documents are accepted until May 30.

The cost of Birmingham University programs is:

• Preparation for IELTS, 4 weeks = 2530 £
• Summer school of English: 3 weeks = 705 £, 6 weeks = 1410 £
• Academic courses, 1 trimester (11 weeks) = 2530 £
• Presessional Course: 6 weeks = 1410 £, 10 weeks = 2350 £, 15 weeks = 3525 £, 20 weeks = 4700 £
• International Foundation Program (Business, Arts, Social and Human Sciences) = 9880 £ / course
• International Foundation Program (engineering sciences, exact sciences, natural courses - physics, chemistry) = 12800 £ / course.

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degrees

The program for obtaining the first degree and the diploma of higher education is intended for students from 18 years of age who have completed the secondary school and preparatory program of the Foundation. Also, students who have international certificates of the Sixth Form: A-level or IB programs can apply for the bachelor's degree.

Depending on the chosen specialty, the duration of training is 3-4 academic years. Beginning classes in October, the documents are usually accepted until May 30.

The university offers a wide range of programs and directions: only about 49 specialties. The cost of Birmingham University programs is:

• Bachelor's Degree (Business, Humanities) = 9880 £ / academic year
• Bachelor's (engineering and science) = 12800 £ / academic year.

Postgraduate Degrees at the University of Birmingham are represented in a variety of ways, divided into different faculties and departments:

• Birmingham Business School (12 specialties)
• School of Social Sciences (20 specialties)
• School of Law (7 specialties)
• School of Public Policy (15 destinations)
• School of Humanities (4 specialties)
• School of Historical Studies (6 destinations)
• School of Engineering (6 courses)
• School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences (2 courses)
• School of Chemistry
• School of Computer Science.

All master's programs fall into two categories: study (Taught) and research (Research and PhD):

• Taught last for an academic year (12 months)
• Research and PhD are designed for 2-3 years.

In general, students can enroll in master's programs from 21 years and older. Classes begin in October, and documents are accepted until July 15.

The cost of Birmingham University programs is:

• Master's (Business) = from 12250 £ to 13600 £ / year
• Master (humanitarian courses) = 9880 £ / year
• Master (Engineering and Science) = 12800 £ / academic year
• MBA = 17200 £ / year.