Program Overview

International Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities

Key Information

• Choose to specialize in social science and law, psychology or media and study modules tailored to your intended degree.
• Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities

• 2024//26
• 4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent. Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic modules' only
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 4.5, with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing, or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• 2025 Summer Start (June)
  • Course start date: 30 June 2025
  • Course end date: 12 June 2026
  • Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
  • Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
  • Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
  • Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 - 12 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance
  • Tuition fee: £22,250.00
  • Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
  • Textbooks (Compulsory): £115.00 - 440.00
  • Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
  • Approximate cost: £23,115.00 - 23,440.00

Modules

Core Modules

• EAP for Undergraduate Studies (30 Credit Hours)
• Professional and Communication Skills (10 Credit Hours)
• English for Academic Purposes with Research Project (30 Credit Hours)

Specialist Modules

• Media and Communications (20 Credit Hours)
• Introduction to Economics (20 Credit Hours)
• Mathematics (20 Credit Hours)
• Introduction to Psychology (20 Credit Hours)
• Contemporary Issues in Law, Politics and Society (20 Credit Hours)
• Introduction to Business (20 Credit Hours)

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.
• Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Available Degrees

• Drama, Theatre and Performance-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Film and Sociology-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Film and Theatre-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Film Studies-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Film, Media and Cultural Studies-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• French Studies-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• French Studies and Film-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• French Studies and Geography-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• French Studies and German Studies-BA
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• English Language-BA
  • Final level %: 65%
  • English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)