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Overview
The International Foundation - Liberal Arts and Social Science programme of the King's College London it is a full-time course aimed to develop your essential knowledge in your chosen degree subject area, introduce you to the UK education system and improve your academic English so that you’re fully prepared for your degree.
This course in Liberal Arts and Social Science is ideal if you have excellent high school grades and:
- Need an extra year of study to apply to King’s or other UK universities.
- Have a qualification that allows you to apply for an undergraduate degree at King’s but would like the extra preparation before you start.
Key benefits
- Receive a guaranteed offer for course-related undergraduate degrees at King's.
- Academic preparation for your undergraduate degree at one of the top 10 UK universities in the world (QS World University Rankings, 2018/19)
- Be a King's student from day one and enjoy the King's experience with access to our world-class facilities and support.
- Benefit from our team of experienced and highly-qualified tutors who will give you the very best start in your academic studies.
- Become part of a vibrant, multicultural community studying at a prestigious university in the heart of London.
Accreditation
The King's English Language Centre is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
You will study the following required modules on this course:
- Liberal Arts Foundation
- Social Sciences Foundation
- English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking*
- Culture & Society
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Sociology Liberal Arts View 1412 other Masters in Sociology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3.2
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 5.5
Other requirements
General requirements
International High School Qualifications
- Your marks for year 11 and 12 will be considered.
AS levels
- Successful completion of 3 AS levels only
A levels
- Successful completion of 3 A levels
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- 32 points overall with 3 HL subjects at 555
American High School Diploma
- A cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
All students need to show evidence that they meet the English language requirements by providing a copy of a certificate from an approved English language test.
Tuition Fee
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International
20800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months. -
EU/EEA
20800 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 20800 GBP per year and a duration of 12 months.
National and international:
- £20,800 p.a. for King's International Foundation
- £24,100 p.a. for Extended King's International Foundation
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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