UoL InternationalFoundationProgramme (IFP)

Welcome to the University of London International Foundation Programme (IFP) delivered

by PwC’s Academy in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

University of London (UoL), one of the world’s leading universities, is internationally

recongised for its high academic standards. An academic award from the University of

London is a mark of excellence, respected by employers and universities worldwide.

The UoL International Foundation Programme (IFP) has been designed to equip you with

the knowledge and skills necessary to help you progress to either degree-level study at a

top university in the UK, Canada, Australia, United States or UAE or onto a prestigious

Professional Accountancy qualification such as the Association of Chartered Certified

Accountants (ACCA).

The winning combination of University of London and PwC’s Academy will provide you

with the opportunity to get ahead in your academic journey.

The team at PwC’s Academy will guide you through your studies and provide a rich

learning environment supported by the University of London IFP team and our online

resources. They will also, if necessary, work with you to improve your level of English and

complete any University application to increase your chances of being offered a place at a

top university or professional training institute.

This is your chance to shape your future!

We wish you luck and look forward to supporting you achieve your dreams.

Lynne Roberts

Director of International Foundation Programme (IFP)

University of LondonImage

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Welcome

Contents

About the UoL International Foundation Programme (IFP)

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About UoL

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About PwC’s Academy

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The International Foundation Programme

can be completed in a minimum of one

year, however there is an opportunity to

complete it over an extended time period.

The programme gives students the

opportunity to acquire the skills and

qualification necessary to move onto a full

degree at a university.

On successful completion of the IFP,

students may gain entry to a number of

University of London degrees which

include, but are not limited to:

BSc Accounting and Finance

BSc Business Administration

BSc Business and Management

BSc Computing and Information Systems

BSc Development and Economics

BSc Economic

BSc Economics and Politics

Law (LLB)

Why study International Foundation Programme?

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About the UoL International Foundation Programme (IFP)

The International Foundation Programme provides an ideal route to a variety of

undergraduate programmes in the UK and worldwide including the USA and Canada*.

This has become an increasingly popular alternative choice over the last few years to A

Levels and the IB.

The University of London provides

academic direction for this

programme. With a long history of

providing international education and

developing business leaders, it is

regarded as a centre of academic

excellence.

https://London.ac.uk/

The programme is an excellent

bridge for those who wish to

study overseas. The subjects

are more relevant to most

undergraduate university

degrees and provide you with

the necessary knowledge for

your future studies.

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*Many universities have their own application criteria. PwC's Academy offers university progression counseling to

all students. To find out which universities accept IFP for entry consideration, please visit:

https://london.ac.uk/courses/international -foundation-programme

The IFP is a taught programme and must

be studied at a University of London

Recognised Teacher Centre.

PwC’s Academy is the ONLY

Recognised Teaching Centre for IFP in

the UAE.

Online study materials

Students will be provided with online

study materials coupled with tuition which

will ensure that they are prepared for the

examinations in late April/early May.

The study materials we provide include:

• A subject guide for each course

• Access to a Virtual Learning

Environment (VLE) which contains

supplementary learning resources

including audio-visual tutorials,

academic interviews and self-testing

activities

• A student handbook containing

practical information and advice,

examiners' commentaries which

provide guidance on how sample and

past examination questions should

have ideally been answered

• A University of London email account

and web area which students can use

to manage their personal information

Entry requirements

We will consider all international high

school results where students have

achieved very good grades, especially in

the subjects relevant to their intended IFP

courses. Students should be 17 years of

age as on December 2019* and have a

minimum IELTS score of 6.0. Students

must also have passed minimum of at

least four separate subjects at GCSE/

GCE O level, with grades A-C or the

equivalent. Suitability for the programme

will be assessed on an individual case

basis.

*We will consider applications from those who do not

meet the minimum age requirement for admission.

Duration

The UoL IFP is typically completed in one

academic year. At PwC’s Academy,

students also have the flexibility of

spreading their learning experience over

two academic years.

How you study

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Study at a Recognised Teaching Centre

About PwC’s Academy

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Leading change through the development of human capital

Who we are

We are the learning and education business of PwC

operating across the Middle East and are part of a growing

network of PwC Academies present in over 35 countries

worldwide. We have been developing our own people for over

100 years and it is this deep experience of helping

professionals become business leaders that is embedded into

all PwC’s Academy programmes. We are different because

we use both subject matter experts within the PwC network

and dedicated Academy staff, each of whom bring their

wealth of knowledge and practical experience.

What we do

We offer a variety of training courses, based on the best

practices of PwC’s global network of firms and the

individual experiences of our experts. We constantly adapt

our courses to meet the needs of modern business,

customising them to our students requirements and

assisting our students in reaching their organisational

training and strategic objectives. We deliver learning that

blends classroom training with innovative tools including the

latest educational technologies, so that learning is relevant,

sustainable and fun.

How we do it

We believe in the development of talent through building

on what people know, how they think and what they can

do – not as separate components but as an integrated

process to create impact and deliver change. We design

our programmes to deliver the knowledge, mindset and

skills needed to solve today’s important problems and predict, prevent and manage tomorrow’s.

We work with students

and educational

institutes across the

region to develop the

next generation of professionals.

We help them grow

and develop their

talent by providing

training programmes

that build mindset, knowledge and skills.

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Course content

The International Foundation Programme is a challenging and inspiring programme that

has been designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge to prepare them for

rigorous undergraduate study and/or the PwC YES programme.

Students must take a total of four courses.

Mathematics and Statistics (MS)

This course offers an overview of key mathematical methods and statistical

concepts frequently applied to economics, management, finance and other

related areas. Topics include: an overview of arithmetic and algebra, insight

into concepts of probability, and an introduction to financial mathematics.

Economics (EC)

This course offers a broad overview of key economic concepts and their

applications in everyday situations and current economic affairs. Topics

include: an introduction to the nature and scope of economics, competitive

markets, market failure and government intervention, and development

and sustainability of the recent financial and economic crisis.

.

Accounting and Finance (AF)

This is the foundation course on which subsequent, more specialised

university level courses are based on. Topics include: financial

accounting and reporting, interpretation of financial statements, and

management accounting and finance.

IFP programme

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Law (LA)

This course is an introduction to law and suited to all students seeking

to gain a general or deeper understanding of the subject before going

to university and/or doing a Professional Qualification who would need

to study law at a higher level.

Additional support

The Academy’s building and facilities

will be available outside class time for

students to undertake independent

study, prepare for exams and make

use of ‘study buddy’ assistance.

In addition to the tutors setting guided

learning, additional sessions are

offered including academic English,

study skills, employability skills,

university progression counseling and study support.

MS – Mathematics and Statistics | AF – Accounting and | LA – Law | Finance | EC – Economics |

EQP – Exam Question Practice

Fee structure

PwC Teaching fee: USD 15,000

(plus VAT)*

UoL registration fee payable to UOL**

USD 2,560

Exam fee payable to British Council**

USD 193 per course exam

* Price excludes VAT

** Subject to any changes implemented by UoL and

British Council

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

(September to March)

Thursday

(April)

Sunday

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12.30am

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1.30pm

1.30-

2.30pm

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3.45pm

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EC EC EC EC EC EC

AF

LA LA LA

EnglishEnglish

and study

skills

EQP EQP EQPLunch and

private

study

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

Lunch

AF AF AF AF AF

Guided

study

Guided

study

Guided

study

UCAS

application

discussion

Sample schedule

Guided

study

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A degree from the University of London is a mark of

excellence, respected by employers and universities

worldwide. This is because the University of London is one

of the world’s leading universities, internationally recognised

for its high academic standards. This reputation is based on

the outstanding teaching and research of its 17 independent

member institutions and 9 specialist institutes. Since 1858,

University of London degrees have been accessible to

students all over the world.

In 2013, the University of London launched its International

Foundation Programme, a challenging and inspiring

programme designed to provide students with the skills and

knowledge to prepare them for rigorous undergraduate

study.

Students who have completed the IFP have gone on to

study with the University of London and at many other

universities in the UK and worldwide.

For more information on the International Foundation

Programme, visit: London.ac.uk/courses/international-

foundation programme.

About the University of London (UoL)

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Who we are

We are the learning and education business of PwC operating

across the Middle East and are part of a growing network of PwC

Academies present in over 35 countries worldwide. We have

been developing our own people for over 100 years and it is this

deep experience of helping professionals become business

leaders that is embedded into all PwC’s Academy programmes.

We are different because we use both subject matter experts

within the PwC network and dedicated Academy staff, each of

whom bring their wealth of knowledge and practical experience.

What we do

We offer a variety of training courses, based on the best

practices of PwC’s global network of firms and the individual

experiences of our experts. We constantly adapt our courses to

meet the needs of modern business, customising them to our

students requirements and assisting our students in reaching

their organisational training and strategic objectives. We deliver

learning that blends classroom training with innovative tools

including the latest educational technologies, so that learning is

relevant, sustainable and fun.

How we do it

We believe in the development of talent through building on

what people know, how they think and what they can do –

not as separate components but as an integrated process to

create impact and deliver change. We design our

programmes to deliver the knowledge, mindset and skills

needed to solve today’s important problems and predict,

prevent and manage tomorrow’s.

We work with

students and

educational

institutes across

the region to

develop the next

generation of

professionals.

We help them

grow and

develop their

talent by

providing training

programmes that

build mindset,

knowledge and

skills.

PwC’s Academy has been awarded with the Recognised

Teaching Centre status by the University of London. The winning

combination of University of London and PwC’s Academy will

provide you with the opportunity to get ahead in your academic

journey.

About PwC’s Academy

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Ensuring you pass!

At PwC’s Academy our focus is to make sure students have all the knowledge and exam

technique needed to successfully complete the IFP programme. Our core objective is to

help students pass their exams and gain admission into a university of their choice.

ONLY Recognised

Teaching Centre for IFP

in UAE

Access to one-on-one

mentoring sessions,

exclusive study materials,

online support and more

UOL approved trainers with

40+ years of combined

industry experience

Value added courses such

as employability training,

interviewing skills, content

generation and more

Dynamic learning experience

in PwC's Academy state-of-

the-art premises

conveniently located in

Downtown Dubai

ThePwC Difference

Counselling and guidance

on university applications*

* Counselling support is provided by independent 3rd party education consultants with extensive experience in supporting students in university applications

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Director of UoL Programmes at PwC’s Academy

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Manager- Client Relations

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E: amna.salim@pwc.com

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