Program Overview

International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences

Overview

Prepare to progress to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subject areas including Archaeology, Education, Law, Politics, and Sociology at Newcastle University.

Key Information

• Prepare to study a wide range of undergraduate subjects such as sociology, politics, or journalism at Newcastle University's largest faculty.
• Develop your cultural knowledge through trips to the theatre and investigating letters from World War 1.
• Learn at a state-of-the-art study hub at the heart of Newcastle 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 Humanities and Social Sciences

• Duration: 4 Terms
• Start Date: 2024/26

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 16
• Academic Requirements: Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 26 June 2025
• Course end date: 19 June 2026
• Term 1 summer: 26 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
• Term 4 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £26,995.00
• Accommodation: £1,914.00 - £12,325.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £80.00 - £425.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £29,739.00 - £40,495.00

Modules

Core modules

• Global Challenges (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to Sociology (20 Credit Units)
• Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences (20 Credit Units)
• Academic English (Term 1) (40 Credit Units)
• Study Skills (for Foundation) (20 Credit Units)

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

• Digital Cultures and Media-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• International Relations-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Politics and International Relations-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Master of Planning-MPlan
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Ancient History and Archaeology-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Archaeology-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Combined Honours-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Education-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65 with 60 in writing
• Film and Media-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65
• Film Practices-BA (Hons)
  • Final level %: 60%
  • English level %: 65