Overview

Since the International Foundation Programme programme at the SOAS University of London started in 1985 we have prepared students each year for progression to undergraduate study at institutions in the University of London and across the UK. High-ranking British universities recognise the International Foundation as a value-adding academic and English-language programme for international students.

Key Facts

The programme is designed for international students who want to progress to an undergraduate degree at a British university.

You may need to complete a foundation programme for one of two reasons:

You have finished school in your own country, but your school-leaving certificate does not qualify you for direct entry to a UK university.
You have been wholly or partly educated in an English-medium school but have not achieved the A-level, IB or AP grades needed for university entrance because of language difficulties.

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Programme Structure

Courses included:

Intensive English for Academic Study

Understanding the Modern World

Media and Communication

Politics

Development Studies

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History General Studies Political Science View 1311 other preparation in Political Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Academic Requirements

You should have successfully completed high school in your own country with good grades in a range of subjects. We do not have fixed minimum academic requirements since we test and interview all applicants to ensure that they are suitable for the programme and have the potential to achieve their study goals.

English Language Requirements

You need to have an intermediate level of English before starting the programme. Preparatory English language programmes in the department start in September, January and April and during the summer there is a range of pre-sessional summer courses offering academic subject study together with English language classes.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

22870 GBP / full

≈ 22870 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5760 GBP / full

≈ 5760 GBP / full

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Key Facts

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Make sure you meet all requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

London

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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