INTERNATIONAL YEAR ZERO
INPUT REQUIREMENTS
1. IELTS 5.0 certificate or equivalent (Candidates who do not meet this English requirement may join the English Integration pathway)
2. Completion of high school or an equivalent program.

Are you thinking about pursuing a UK education and gainning an international degree?
- The DMU International Foundation Program is a pre-university course specifically designed to prepare international students for studying at a UK university.
- This program can also assist you in applying to universities in Europe and other global destinations (personal consultation is encouraged).
- Upon completing this course, you can progress directly to the first year of your chosen degree program in the UK, at many other universities worldwide, or you may opt to continue your studies at De Montfort University – HSU Vietnam.
- The International Year Zero is a comprehensive program that covers academic subjects, study skills, and English language training. It is tailored for individuals who require an additional foundation year before starting their undergraduate studies..
Program Overview
The module establishes a strong foundation of academic thinking and abilities. The skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are all-encompassing.
Students will acquire the ability to critically analyze, structure, and compose academic essays. Students will also comprehend the techniques for accurately citing academic sources in their writing.
The communicative approach facilitates the development of students’ confidence in English communication by engaging them in group activities.
This module is designed to enhance students’ confidence and proficiency in the use of English in an academic setting, building upon the principles of Academic English 1.
Students will acquire the ability to apply their knowledge to the evaluation and critique of academic and non-academic sources of information. In addition, the course assists students in the development of comprehensive listening and speaking abilities, which are essential for the effective comprehension and debate of academic conferences.
The module’s objective is to facilitate the transition of students from their previous educational environment to the British Higher Education context, with a particular emphasis on their professional development at De Montfort University.
In the context of students’ professional learning, the module covers a variety of key and prominent topics, including: Introduction to academic culture, reflective learning, and independent learning; Planning ability, mind mapping, time management, and learning style; The cultivation of critical thinking, the process of seeking for and evaluating information; Enhancing critical thinking, academic practice, anti-plagiarism, visual reasoning, and research skills…
The module offers students a fundamental comprehension of business principles. Students will comprehend the integration of human resource management, operations, marketing, financial management, and other functions through case studies of diverse business organizations across public, private, and non-profit sectors.
Students will acquire fundamental skills to establish a robust foundation for business success, emphasizing the comprehension of the effects of swiftly evolving technical landscapes and the cultivation of leadership abilities to enhance resource management efficiency.
The module offers a thorough introduction to business and fundamental mathematics in a globalized context, equipping students with the necessary mathematical knowledge and skills for university study, so facilitating their pursuit of more specialized courses in the future.
Students will encounter a diverse array of subjects in modern global business, emphasizing essential quantitative abilities to comprehend the intricacies and resolve these business challenges.
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