CERTIFICATE IN INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION STUDIES

This module students with the opportunity to consolidate, expand and develop their proficiency in English within

the language context of academic study. The module introduces the study and transferable skills required in higher

educational environment. Within this module students will be able to develop academic listening skills, master basic

critical reading skills, express facts and opinions following features of academic writing, evaluate and summarize

information and ideas from different sources to include in writing.

This module is designed to further develop students’ confidence to cope with the processing and analysing of quantitative information and to introduce numerical and statistical concepts relevant to the business environment. This module will enable students to apply numerical skills to solve business problems, develop numerical skills to solve contextualized problems, to present statistical data in a variety of formats, to use descriptive statistics to compare data sets, to apply linear regression to model relationships between variables.

This department provides advice and guidance on accommodation, financial and legal matters, personal counselling, health and disability issues, careers, and advice for international students. This gives students a chance to look at a variety of opportunities, starting from an advice and assistance on building plans for the future career, and ending with getting a part-time employment to cover their own living expenses. Additionally, for those who are required to undertake military service the Culture and Creativity Centre Team can make necessary arrangements.

The Centre helps students in developing the skills required for higher education as well as ongoing support in the enhancement of Academic English, quantitative and research competency and skills. As well as online resources on WIUT Intranet, students have the opportunity to attend workshops and one-to-one appointments with Learning Support Officers.

The University offers accommodation for regional and international students. In addition to all the necessary facilities, the dormitory has a Gym. There is also a computer lab with access to the Internet, which provides students with a chance to continue their academic assignments off-campus.

The aim of the WIUT Students Union is to provide a range of essential services as well as assist students in their social life. The Union gives help and advice on academic and personal matters and represents students on all University Committees, and organises sports events, language and other courses and entertainment.