The Nottingham University Arts and Education Foundation Programme is run by the Centre for English Language & Foundation Education (CELFE). It is aimed at both Malaysian and International students who would like a good foundation for Undergraduate study in the University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. The course covers a combination of academic skills and content specific modules, providing an introductory grounding within the social sciences discipline. The course also prepares students for challenging work on critical thinking, academic literacy and communication skills that, in turn, develop resilient, self-confident students. Why choose this course? Once enrolled in the programme you will have set foot in one of the world's most prestigious universities. You will participate in lectures, seminars and workshops, and follow a similar timetable to a typical undergraduate. Assessment is through exams, coursework essays, portfolios, and oral presentations. The three-semester programme is ideal if you have completed a minimum of 11 years of formal education whereas the two-semester programme is suitable if you have completed at least 12 years of formal education (but are required to enhance your skills and knowledge in order to be better prepared for an undergraduate degree). Intake: 3 semester programme: April and June / 2 and 3 semester programme: September