Overview

The Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities Foundation Year programme offered by University of Leicester is designed to give you a sense of what studying social sciences, arts and humanities is really like, and help you to discover which subjects inspire you most.

Key Facts

Throughout the course, there’s a strong focus on developing essential academic skills like critical thinking, writing and research, all of which will support your success at university and beyond. You’ll receive regular feedback, work closely with your tutors, and have a personal tutor to guide you throughout the year.

But it's not just about academic preparation; you’ll also be gaining the key skills that are valued by employers, including communication, adaptability, organisation, teamwork and leadership.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Archaeology and Ancient History
Criminology
English
History
Journalism
Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

90

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels: CCC. We may consider points equivalent from your best three A-levels.
GCSE: Grades C/4 in Maths and C/4 in English.
BTEC Diploma: DMM in a related subject.
International Baccalaureate: Pass diploma with 26 points minimum.
Access to HE: Pass diploma with a minimum of 15 distinctions and 15 merits in a related subject.

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

20200 GBP / year

≈ 20200 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10050 GBP / year

≈ 10050 GBP / year

Additional Details

Foundation year fees:

National: £5,760
International: £17,750

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 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

Leicester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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