LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
Regulations for the Loughborough University International Foundation Programme Certificate in International Foundation Studies for Science and Engineering.
These Programme Regulations apply to the conduct of the programme in the 2012/13
session and should be read in conjunction with the relevant Module Specifications.
Notice of change will be given by the Team responsible for the programme.
The programme will be conducted in accordance with the provisions of University Regulation XXIII –
Validated Undergraduate Awards (Higher Education in UK Further Education Colleges), as
modified by and set out in the relevant agreement between the University and Loughborough College.
1.
Structure
1.1
1.2
1.3
2.
Administrative responsibility for the programme rests with Loughborough College.
The responsibility for the quality assurance of the programme rests with
Loughborough University.
The duration of the programme is two semesters.
Content
Students take modules with a total credit value of 120 over the two semesters.
Students should select modules appropriate to their preferred HE subject destination. The
matrix in 2.1 below shows the module selections students will require for entry to individual
departments at Loughborough University.
2.1
IFP Science – Module Requirements for entry to named LU departments
Eng Mgmt /
Sports Tech
BSc degrees
(see note 2)
LGF001
English Language
Skills for Academic
Study 1
20
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
LGF201
Applicable Maths 1
15
C
C
o
C
C
C
o**
C
C
C
C
C
o**
LGF101
Basic Physics &
Materials
15
C
--
o
C
C
C
o**
C
o**
C
C
C
o**
LGF301
Information
Technology Skills
10
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
LGF303
Foundations of
Physical Chemistry
10
--
C
C
--
--
--
o**
--
o**
--
--
--
o**
LGF304
Foundations of
Inorganic Chemistry
10
--
C
C
--
--
--
o**
--
o**
--
--
--
o**
Sport, Ex &
Health
Sciences
Materials
Engineering
Mechanical /
Manufacturing
BEng degrees
(see note 1)
Information
Science
Module Name
Physics
Computer
Science
Mathematics
Civil
Engineering
Electronic &
Electrical
Engineering
Chemical
Engineering
Code
Chemistry
Aero/Auto
Engineering
Department
Semester 1 of 2 – 60 or 65 credits from:
Modular
Weight
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LGF001
English Language
Skills for Academic
Study 2
20
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
LGF203
Applicable Maths 2
15
C
C
o*
C
C
C
o**
C
C
C
C
C
o**
LGF102
Physics 2
15
C
--
o*
C
C
C
o**
C
o**
C
C
C
o**
LGF302
Introduction to
Programming 1
10
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
LGF305
Foundations of
Organic Chemistry
10
--
C
C
--
--
--
o**
--
o**
--
--
--
o**
Sport, Ex &
Health
Sciences
Materials
Engineering
Eng Mgmt /
Sports Tech
BSc degrees
(see note 2)
Mechanical /
Manufacturing
BEng degrees
(see note 1)
Information
Science
Module Name
Physics
Computer
Science
Mathematics
Civil
Engineering
Electronic &
Electrical
Engineering
Chemical
Engineering
Code
Chemistry
Aero/Auto
Engineering
Department
Semester 2 of 2 – 55 or 60 credits from:
Modular
Weight
Key:
C = Compulsory for this department
o = Optional for this department
o* = Available only to students who have taken the relevant pre-requisite module in Semester 1
-- = Disallowed for this department
Please note:
**Information Science and Sport, Exercise & Health Science students must choose EITHER:
 both Applicable Mathematics modules (LGF201 & LGF203 [30]) PLUS all 3 Chemistry
modules (LGF303, LGF304 and LGF305 [30]), OR
 both Physics modules (LGF101 & LGF102[30]), PLUS all 3 Chemistry modules (LGF303,
LGF304 and LGF305 [30])
**Mathematics students must choose EITHER:
 both Physics modules (LGF101 & LGF102[30]), OR
 all 3 Chemistry modules (LGF303, LGF304 and LGF305 [30])
Notes:
1. BEng degrees include:

BEng Manufacturing Engineering

BEng Mechanical Engineering

BEng Product Design Engineering
3.
2. BSc degrees include:

BSc Engineering Management

BSc Sports Technology
Assessment and Progression
3.1
Criteria for Achievement
The pass mark for individual modules is 40%. Individual modules are not
graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction.
To receive the award, candidates must pass all modules (120 credits).
The award will be graded as follows:
Average mark
Overall Grade
70% +
Distinction
60% - 69%
Merit
40% - 59%
Pass
Progression Scholarships (25% off tuition fees) are applicable in the case of
some programmes. Scholarship criteria, where appropriate, are printed in
Appendix 1.
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3.2
Criteria for Progression
To gain credit in any module, the overall module mark must be equal to or in
excess of 40%. In addition, different progression criteria exist for each intended
degree level programme as indicated below. Where a department specifies
progression requirements of 100 credits rather than 120 credits, a minimum
performance of 30% is required in the remaining 20 credits. Criteria apply to all
degrees within a department. Unless stated otherwise below, candidates
must also achieve IELTS of 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all parts.
Some departments may require success at interview as part of the selection
process, as indicated below.
1.
In order to progress to Part A of the BEng degree programmes in the
Department of Aeronautical and Automotive Engineering candidates
must accumulate 120 credits and achieve 80% or better in modules
LGF201 and LGF203, 70% or better in modules LGF101 and LGF102
and achieve an overall average of 60%.
2.
In order to progress to part A of the BEng degree programmes in the
Department of Chemical Engineering candidates must accumulate 120
credits, and achieve at least 60% in LGF201, LGF203, LGF303, LGF304
and LGF305.
3.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in the
Department of Chemistry, candidates must accumulate at least 100
credits, must achieve an average of 50% overall and achieve 60% or
better in LGF303, LGF304 and LGF305. Where a candidate achieves
70% in the two English Language modules LGF001 and LGF002, there
will be no further IELTS requirement.
4.
4.1
4.2
In order to progress to part A of the MEng Civil Engineering
programme, candidates must accumulate 120 credits, achieve an
overall average of 65% and achieve a mark of at least 70% in the
four modules LGF201, LGF203, LGF101 and LGF102.
In order to progress to part A of the BEng Civil Engineering
programme candidates must accumulate 120 credits, achieve an
overall average of 65%, and achieve a mark of at least 60% in
the four modules LGF201, LGF203, LGF101 and LGF102.
5.
In order to progress In order to progress to part A of the Architectural
and Engineering Design Management Programme in the School of Civil
and Building Engineering students must pass all 120 credits, and
achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition, candidates must be
successful at interview.
6.
6.1
6.2
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes of
Computer, Science, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence,
Computing and Management or Information Technology
Management for Business in the Department of Computer
Science candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits and
achieve at least at least 60% in the modules LGF201 and
LGF203 and at least 50% in LGF302..
In order to progress to part A of the degree programme of
Computer Science and Mathematics in the Department of
Computer Science, candidates must accumulate at least 100
credits and achieve at least 75% in the modules LGF201 and
LGF203 and 50% in LGF302.
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Where a candidate achieves 70% in the 2 English Language modules
LGF001 and LGF002, there will be no further IELTS requirement.
7.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in the
Department of Electronic and Electrical Engineering candidates must
accumulate at least 100 credits, an overall average of at least 50% and
module marks of at least 60% in the modules LGF201 and LGF203.
8.
In order to progress to Part A of the degree programmes in the
department of Information Science, candidates must accumulate at least
100 credits and achieve an overall average of at least 70%.
9.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in the
department of Mathematical Sciences, candidates must accumulate at
least 100 credits including 75% or better in modules LGF201 and
LGF203 and achieve an overall average of at least 60%
Where a candidate achieves 70% in the 2 English Language modules
LGF001 and LGF002, there will be no further IELTS requirement.
10.
9.1
9.2
9.3
3.3
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in
Mechanical Engineering, candidates must accumulate at least
100 credits and achieve an overall average of 60%. In addition,
they must achieve a mark of at least 70% in modules LGF201,
LGF203, LGF101 and LGF102.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in
Manufacturing Engineering or Product Design Engineering,
candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits and achieve an
overall average of 60%. In addition, they must achieve a mark of
at least 60% in modules LGF201, LGF203, LGF101 and
LGF102.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in
Sports Technology or Engineering Management, candidates
must accumulate at least 110 credits and achieve an overall
average of 60%.
11.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in the
Department of Physics, candidates must accumulate at least 100 credits
and achieve at least 70% in modules LGF201 and LGF203, and at least
60% in modules LGF101 and LGF102
12.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programmes in the
department of Materials Engineering, candidates must accumulate at
least 100 credits and achieve at least 60% in LGF201, LGF203 and
LGF101.
13.
In order to progress to part A of the degree programme in the School of
Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, candidates must accumulate at
least 100 credits and achieve an overall average of at least 70%.
Reassessment
Students who fail to meet the progression requirements will be eligible to
repeat the assessment for those elements on which they have not succeeded
on one occasion only in accordance with Regulation XX, in order to reach the
required progression threshold.
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For the purpose of determining the award grade, any such reassessments will
be capped at 40% or the original mark if greater than 40%.. For progression
purposes, the actual mark will be used.
3.4
Late submission of work
Students will be expected to submit work or attend for examination on the
published date for each element of assessment. Extensions can be agreed
only by prior consultation with the tutor concerned with the particular module.
Such extensions can only be granted for one week after the original
assessment date.
3.5
Impaired performance
Students who cannot meet an assessment deadline for legitimate reasons,
for example health or personal circumstances, may apply for special
consideration using the University’s Impaired Performance Form. Impaired
Performance claims will be considered by a Foundation Impaired
Performance Committee chaired by the University’s Foundation Programme
Director in the first instance and recommendations subsequently forwarded to
the Examination Board.
4.0
Review
These regulations will be reviewed annually and any amendments published in a
revised version.
June 2012
4th Edition
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Appendix 1 of 2
Achievement Scholarships for Students Progressing from
the IFP Science to Loughborough University Programmes
For International (non EU) Students
A scholarship of 25% of the tuition fees (unless otherwise stated, renewable annually
subject to satisfactory performance) will be awarded to students who exceed the following
criteria:
Department/School
Aeronautical / Automotive
Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Civil Engineering
Electronic and Electrical
Engineering
Information Science
Materials Engineering
Mathematics
Physics
Wolfson School of
Mechanical and
Manufacturing
Engineering
Sports Science
Criteria for Award
Not applicable
75% overall and 70% in LGF201 Applicable Mathematics 1,
LGF203 Applicable Mathematics 2, LG303 Foundations
Physical Chemistry, LGF304 Foundations of Inorganic
Chemistry and LGF305 Foundations of Organic Chemistry.
MChem programmes: 75% overall and 70% in LGF303
Foundations Physical Chemistry, LGF304 Foundations of
Inorganic Chemistry and LGF305 Foundations of Organic
Chemistry.
BSc programmes: not applicable.
75% overall on the programme and 80% in LGF302
Introduction to Programming 1.
Not applicable
75% overall on the programme
Note: this scholarship is given for the first year of study
only.
Not applicable
70% overall on the programme and 75% in LGF201 Applicable
Mathematics 1, LGF203 Applicable Mathematics 2, and
LGF101 Basic Physics and Materials
70% overall and 80% average in LGF201 Applicable
Mathematics 1 and LGF203 Applicable Mathematics 2,
70% overall and 75% in LGF201 Applicable Mathematics 1,
LGF203 Applicable Mathematics 2, LGF101 Basic Physics and
Materials and LGF102 Physics 2
75% overall on the programme (and dependant on
performance in part A, semester 1)
Not applicable
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Appendix 2 of 2
Loughborough University International
Foundation Programme
Prizes for Performance
Outstanding Academic Achievement
A prize of £100 to be awarded to the student on the Loughborough University
International Foundation Programme with the highest overall part mark.
August 2011
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