INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION YEAR - Humanities & Social Science Stream
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2025-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
Guaranteed progression to top universities starts here
Take the first step towards a brighter future by studying with NCUK. Our pathway ensures your seamless progression to a range of prestigious universities in the UK and beyond. Our courses also often progression to Australia, Canada, USA, and New Zealand.
Unlock boundless opportunities and set yourself up for success. Start your journey today.
The NCUK International Foundation Year prepares you for studying at some of the world’s most prestigious pathways universities. In this course you are 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.
Studying three academic modules plus English for Academic Purposes will give you the knowledge you need in order to help meet your full potential. Our small classes and qualified teachers will work closely with you to make sure you get all the support you need to reach your potential.
International Foundation Year allows you to study core modules (common across all our International Foundation Year Programmes), and then tailor your learning by taking progression degree-related streams.
Program Outline
Humanities & Social Science Stream
You will study the following:
- English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
- Global Studies
- Sociology
- Business Studies
This programme offers a wide range of progression options at a wide array of universities
Here are some of the courses you could progress to that are popular with our students:
| 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 University | Sociology and International Relations | BCC |
| EAP Grade C | ||
| Brunel University | Law with International Arbitration and Commercial Law | ABB |
| 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 subset of some of the most popular options, but there are hundreds of progressions into some of the top courses at the UKs best universities. Please get in touch with us via the general enquiries option if would like to enquire about a particular course.
Assessments
You will be assessed during the program in a few ways:
- Regular coursework – this could include assignments, in class tests, and report writing
- Mid-course and end-of-course examinations – formal examinations that we’ll help you prepare for
- Your foundation results will be one of the key factors into which universities you will be able to progress to.