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International Foundation Programme (Social Sciences and Law)
Program Overview
International Foundation Programme (Social Sciences and Law)
2026 entry
Course summary
On the Social Sciences and Law pathway of the International Foundation Programme, you will take classes to improve your English, academic skills and subject knowledge. The units you will be allocated will depend on the degree you plan to study and may include Foundations of Law, Foundations of Politics, Introduction to the Social Sciences, Culture and Identity, Exploring Literature, Foundations of Finance and Economics, Foundations of Management, or Mathematics.
Overview
Typical offer
Go to entry requirements for the full entry criteria and contextual offer eligibility.
Programme duration
1 year(s) full-time. Part-time study is not available for this course
Application method
Apply direct to the University Applicants in mainland China apply directly to the University's China Office. Applicants in the rest of the world apply through Kaplan International Pathways. No applications go through UCAS.
Location
Clifton campus
Fees
More about tuition fees, living costs and financial support.
Fees quoted are for 2025 entry only. Fees for 2026 will be confirmed, subject to government approval, later in 2025.
Course structure
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
International qualifications
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
Qualifications
We consider applicants who have graduated from year 12 of your high school in your own country with a good grade point average (GPA), or equivalent school-leaving qualifications. We also consider applicants with three A-levels at grade C, or five GCSEs at grade B. If you are applying from mainland China please see our web page for further information about academic entry requirements. If you are applying from any other country please visit our partner Kaplan International Pathways for further information.
Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for International Foundation Programme (Social Sciences and Law) can be found in the Admissions Statement.
Applicants must also meet these requirements
GCSE profile requirements
- You will need a minimum GCSE grade B or equivalent in Mathematics for the Economics, Finance, Accounting and Management progression route.
- Further information about GCSE requirements and profile levels.
English language requirements
- If English is not your first language, you need to have one of the following:
- English language requirements for this course are to be confirmed.
Related courses
See a list of all International Foundation Programme degrees at Bristol, and find more information about the course, assessment and career prospects.
