International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences
Total Course Fee
USD 28,349
Course Accredited By
PC
Leads to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. Preparing students for direct entry to Year 1 of a range of undergraduate degrees including archaeology, education, law, politics and sociology at Newcastle University.
On campus and online study options
- This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving students the flexibility to choose what’s best for them.
- If your student starts online and is then able to travel to the UK, they’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. They’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during their studies online.
- If your student applies for an Online Extended program, they’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Key information
- Opportunities to take part in activities to develop teamwork and communication skills such as poetry in ‘Dead Poet’s Society’ or singing and dancing in ‘Show Tunes’.
- The chance to study one of Shakespeare’s plays and visit the theatre to see it performed.
- Lessons delivered in Newcastle University's archives, where students can investigate letters from World War 1.
- Standard Program - 3 Terms Jan/Sep
- Extended Program - 4 Terms June/Sep
Enrollment Cycles
- January 2024
- September 2024
Standard
Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
- Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
- 3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.
Additional information
- For students intending to progress to Newcastle Law School: 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
- 4 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
Extended
Age requirement
16
Academic requirements
- Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English language entry requirements
- 4 Terms: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.
Additional information
- For students intending to progress to Newcastle Law School: 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent
- 4 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
- Standard Tuition Fees £20,395
- Additional Fees C = Compulsory / O = Optional
- Course related fees
- Enrolment fee C £150.00
- Textbooks (3 term) C £240.00
- Textbooks (4 term) C £300.00
- Other fees
- Airport pickup O Newcastle International Airport £35.00
- Extended Tuition Fees £24,645