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Development of critical thinking skills
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Development of problem solving skills
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Development of life-long learning skills
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Accessible and professional lecturers
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Proven success in university studies
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Top-ranked university progression partners
University Progression
The TAG Foundation Program is recognised by university partners as an undergraduate admissions pathway. On completing the TAG Foundation Program, progression to undergraduate studies at our partner universities is straight forward and your application will be fully handled by our helpful staff.
Preparation for Success
Not only does the TAG Foundation Program provide an undergraduate admission pathway, it also prepares you for success in your undergraduate studies. The program builds confidence and and helps you to acclimatise to university study. The success rate of the TAG Foundation Program is very high. Students who complete the program transition easily to our study abroad partner university undergraduate courses.
Lower Overall Cost
TAG’s “1 in Nigeria +3 abroad” system (which is study in Nigeria for 1 year, and then study in the UK, Australia, Switzerland, France, Spain, Dubai, Ghana or Mauritius for 3 years) not only provides a truly international experience, it also brings the overall cost down. The TAG Foundation Program tuition fee is $7,000, compared to UK based foundation programs that can cost up to £19,000 ($25,000). With the lower tuition fees and living costs for the first year of study you can save over $20,000 on your total study abroad costs.
ABOUT THE TAG FOUNDATION PROGRAM
What is a University Pathway Program?
A university pathway program, or foundation course, is designed to provide undergraduate admission to university courses that require A-Level or equivalent high school completion. WAEC/NECO and WASSCE graduates who complete a foundation program qualify for admission to UK, Australian, New Zealand and other universities.
Who should do the TAG Foundation Program?
The TAG international Foundation programme establishes a pathway for students wishing to gain seamless entry into undergraduate programmes at the Lancaster University Ghana Campus (LUG), Lancaster University campus in the United Kingdom or any other international university. It is also the only programme in Sub-Saharan Africa to have received full accreditation by the British Accreditation Council.
Students who excel academically have the opportunity to be placed on the Provost’s List, a prestigious award recognised by prospective employers.
What is the TAG Foundation Program?
Our 1 year Foundation programme is a requirement for WASSCE, SSCE, GBCE, NECO and equivalent graduates, provided they have the accepted grades. Some students applying with GCE ‘O’ Level /GCSE/IGCSE, IB, French Baccalaureate and OIB results may be required to take the Foundation Programme prior to undergraduate studies as well. Speak to our Admissions Team to find out if you meet our admission requirements, and to find out our language requirements.
Course Structure
Core Modules
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Pathway-Specific Modules
Business
A. Accounting & Finance
Two electives from:
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Economics
B. Economics & International Relations
Two electives from:
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Politics & Society
C. Business Studies
Two electives from:
• Introduction to Management Accounting
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Economics
D. Marketing
Two electives from:
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Management Accounting
Legal & Social Sciences
A. Law
• Legal Perspectives
• Politics & Society
B. Politics & International Relations
Two electives from:
• Legal Perspectives
• Politics & Society
• Introduction to Economics
Science & Technology*
A. Computer Science
• Introduction to Computer Programming
• Fundamentals of Information Systems
TAG’s STEM pathway programme for Engineering* in the Science & Technology stream starts in October each year. Term 1 comprises the same common core modules as the other Foundation pathways.
TERM 1
• Critical Thinking 1 (7 contact hours per week = 63 contact hours / 9 weeks)
• Foundation Maths (7 contact hours per week = 63 contact hours / 9 weeks)
• Digital Information Skills (7 contact hours per week = 63 contact hours / 9 weeks)
TERM 2
• Intro to Project management (7 contact hours per week = 63 contact hours / 9 weeks)
• Pure Maths 1 (10 contact hours per week = 90 hours / 9 weeks)
TERM 3
• Pure Maths 2 (10 contact hours per week = 90 hours / 9 weeks)
• Mechanics 1 (Maths) (10 contact hours per week = 90 contact hours / 9 week)
• Intro to Physics (Part 1) (7 contact hours per week = 63 contact hours / 9 weeks)
TERM 4
• Mechanics 2 (Maths) (10 contact hours per week = 90 contact hours / 9 week)
• Intro to Physics (Part 2) (7 contact hours per week = 63 contact hours / 9 weeks)
All Foundation modules are equally weighted, with progression from one trimester to the next. Completion of the Foundation Programme requires a pass mark of 50 per cent in each module.
*The progression requirement for the STEM Engineering pathway is in line with the Law pathway, i.e. 70% required overall with no individual module below 60%.
Entry Requirements
To gain admission into our Foundation Programme, you must meet the applicable academic requirement from the list below:
- WASSCE – Grade C6 in the best 6 subjects, to include three core subjects and three electives. Core subjects must include English Language, Mathematics and Integrated Science or Social Studies.
- SSCE Candidates – Credit passes (A_D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects, including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
- GBCE Candidates – Credit Passes (A-D) in six (6) subjects comprising three core subjects including English Language and Mathematics plus three (3) relevant elective subjects.
- GCE ‘O’ Level /GCSE/IGCSE – C pass in at least 5 subjects, to include English and Mathematics in addition to at least one-year completion of GCE at Advanced Subsidiary (AS) Level.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) – Grade 4 in any three HL subjects plus English and Mathematics at HL Grade 4 or SL Grade 5
- French Baccalaureate (Bacc) – 10 overall plus 10 in English and Mathematics
- Option International Baccalaureate (OIB) – 10 overall plus 10 in English and Mathematics
- Other – decided on a case by case basis.
Foundation Pathways
The Foundation Programme offers three pathways into undergraduate studies:
Business Stream (Term 3)
– Accounting & Finance – Core module: Critical Thinking III (Two electives from Introduction to Management Accounting / Introduction to Marketing / Introduction to Economics)
– Economics & International Relations – Core module: Critical Thinking III (Two electives from Introduction to Economics / Introduction to Management Accounting / Politics & Society)
– Business Studies – Core module: Critical Thinking III (Two electives from Introduction to Management Accounting / Introduction to Marketing / Introduction to Economics)
– Marketing – Core module: Critical Thinking III (Two electives from Introduction to Marketing / Introduction to Economics / Introduction to Management Accounting)
Law and Social Sciences Stream (Term 3)
– Law – Modules: Critical Thinking III / Legal Perspectives / Politics & Society
– Politics & International Relations – Core module: Critical Thinking III (Two electives from Legal Perspectives / Politics and Society / Introduction to Economics)
Science and Technology Stream for Computing (Term 3)
– Critical Thinking III / Introduction to Computer Programming / Fundamentals of Information Systems
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Science and Technology Stream for Engineering (Term 2)
– Intro to Project Management / Pure Maths 1
Science and Technology Stream for Engineering (Term 3)
– Pure Maths 2 / Mechanics 1 / Intro to Physics (Part 1)
Science and Technology Stream for Engineering (Term 4)
– Mechanics 2 / Intro to Physics (Part 2)
All Foundation pathways include units that focus on theoretical and practical content useful and relevant to chosen undergraduate studies at the university.
