International Foundation Year in Humanities & Social Science

Discover the forces shaping our world with the skills to analyse, interpret, and influence society.

The NCUK International Foundation Year prepares you for studying at some of the world’s most prestigious universities. You will develop your subject knowledge, study skills and English language competency, allowing you to choose from thousands of degree courses across 60+ leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada and more.

You will be eased into university study with classroom teaching that is interactive and supportive. In this programme, you will get used to university-style teaching whilst building your abilities to study effectively through 24 hours of class teaching per weeks and regular personal tutorial sessions.

Accreditation

Association for the Teaching of the Social Sciences (ATSS)
British Psychological Society (BPS)
LLB Law degrees are accredited by the Bar Standards Board

Graduate careers

Humanities and Social Science (HSS) graduates are employed across various sectors, including financial services, education, social work, and media, with a significant portion working in the services sector

Degrees you can progress to:

History, Sociology, Philosophy, Political Science and Sociology

Key facts for the International Foundation Year (IFY)

Modules

You will study the following modules:

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Global Studies
Sociology
Business

Start dates

September 2025
January 2026

Tuition fee

£17,600

Scholarships

Some students may be eligible for certain scholarships

Application deadline

End of June

Deposit deadline

End of July

CAS deadline

Early August

Additional fees

Enrolment fee

£150.00 (mandatory and non-refundable)

Textbooks (3 term)

£240.00

Airport pick ups

£100 (London Airport) / £135 (Other London Airport)

Social programme

£60.00

Entry requirements

Minimum English language Level

UKVI IELTS 5.0 with no component below 4.5

PTE Academic UKVI with 43, with no component below 43

LanguageCert ESOL UKVI at B1 pass, with no component below 40

Academic entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirements vary depending on where you studied. Please see the link for details for your country.

Minimum age requirement (September intake)

16 years of age. All students must turn 17 years of age by 31 December 2025.

Minimum age requirement (January intake)

All students must be 17 years of age.

การรับประกัน NCUK

All students who pass are guaranteed a conditional place on a relevant undergraduate degree at an appropriate NCUK university. To gain entry to any NCUK university, you should ideally pass all subject modules. You will also need to have a sufficient command of English. Please see the details on the NCUK guarantee ที่นี่.

Some degree courses will require minimum grades in specific subjects. University admissions staff may also take into account previous academic attainment.

Assessment

You will be assessed during the programme in a two ways:

Regular coursework – this could include assignments, in class tests, and report writing.

Mid-course and end-of-course examinations – these will be formal examinations that we’ll help you prepare for.

Where could you go next? Discover top progression routes for Humanities & Social Science:

Example progression routes

University

Course

Typical offer

Queen Mary University of London

Global Law

A*AA, EAP Grade A

Queen Mary University of London

International Relations

ABB, EAP Grade A

Kingston Univeristy

Sociology and International Relations

BCC, EAP Grade C

Brunel University

Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law

BBB, EAP Grade B

Brunel University

Economics and Business Finance

BBB, EAP Grade B

The University of Manchester

Criminology

ABB, EAP Grade A

The University of Kent

Law and Economics

AAB, EAP Grade B

The University of Leeds

International Relations

ABB, EAP Grade B

The University of Bristol

Geography

AAA, EAP Grade B

Manchester Metropolitan

Law

BBC, EAP Grade B

Liverpool John Moore

Public Relations

CCC, EAP Grade B

This is just a small selection of the most popular options, but there are hundreds of progression opportunities into top courses at leading universities in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, the USA, Canada, and more.

Use the NCUK Course Finder to discover the right programme for you.

Careers in Humanities & Social Science

Studying Humanities and Social Sciences in the UK offers a rich, intellectually stimulating education in a country known for its cultural diversity and academic heritage. UK universities provide dynamic courses that examine human society, culture, and behaviour through critical analysis, research, and debate. Students explore subjects such as history, politics, sociology, philosophy, literature, and anthropology, gaining both historical perspective and contemporary insight.

The UK’s education system encourages independent thought, analytical reasoning, and clear communication skills that are highly valued across many professions. A degree in Humanities and Social Sciences opens up diverse career opportunities in education, journalism, public policy, international relations, cultural institutions, and the non-profit sector. Graduates leave with deep subject knowledge and the ability to understand, interpret, and influence today’s complex global and social issues.

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