Overview

The International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences from Northumbria University will enable you to develop key skills and understanding in language, study skills, critical thinking and a good understanding of knowledge relevant to Humanities and Social Sciences.

Key facts

Develop key understanding of a range of social science developments in present-day society, the conditions these developments create and the theories used to describe and investigate them

Develop your awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university

Progress onto courses in a range of subjects from English Language and History, Politics and Sociology to Mass Communication, Psychology and Surveying

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Development Planning

Academic Practice

Introduction to Cross Cultural Communication

Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences

Ethical Practices in Action

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-08 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-06 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-14 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

4.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

History Language Studies Psychology View 1915 other preparation in Psychology 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

IELTS

4.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE/iGCSE – 5 passes at A-C

Applications from students who have obtained good grades in their upper secondary education are welcomed.

4.5 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 12-month programme

5.0 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 9-month programme

5.5 with no single sub score below 5.5, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 6-month programme

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

11750 GBP / full

≈ 11750 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

11750 GBP / full

≈ 11750 GBP / full

Additional Details

12-month programme: £21,250

9-month programme: £17,250

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 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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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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