International Foundation in Social Sciences and Media
Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subjects including Advertising, Economics, Journalism, Law, Politics, Psychology and Sociology at a choice of UK universities.
Course features
- Develop the knowledge and skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK thanks to modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university.
- Guidance with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
View detailed course content by selecting one of the options below:
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. Applicants for the Social Sciences and Media pathway who wish to progress to Media will require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 6 January 2020 | 28 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£18,535 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |
Where will it take me?
Featured progression degree:
University of York Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It's closely connected to many disciplines including Biology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Sociology and many more.
At the University of York, you'll be taught Psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Most organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour so you'll be studying a degree that has a wide application across many industries.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed through a combination of examinations at the end of each term, and coursework, which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 June 2020 | 25 June 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for this programme option are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |
Where will it take me?
Featured progression degree:
University of York Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It's closely connected to many disciplines including Biology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Sociology and many more.
At the University of York, you'll be taught Psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Most organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour so you'll be studying a degree that has a wide application across many industries.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed through a combination of examinations at the end of each term, and coursework, which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. Applicants for the Social Sciences and Media pathway who wish to progress to Media will require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2020 | 25 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 3 September 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |
Where will it take me?
Featured progression degree:
University of York Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It's closely connected to many disciplines including Biology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Sociology and many more.
At the University of York, you'll be taught Psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Most organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour so you'll be studying a degree that has a wide application across many industries.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed through a combination of examinations at the end of each term, and coursework, which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2020 | 3 September 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |
Where will it take me?
Featured progression degree:
University of York Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It's closely connected to many disciplines including Biology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Sociology and many more.
At the University of York, you'll be taught Psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Most organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour so you'll be studying a degree that has a wide application across many industries.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed through a combination of examinations at the end of each term, and coursework, which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. Applicants for the Social Sciences and Media pathway who wish to progress to Media will require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 6 January 2020 | 28 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£18,535 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |
Where will it take me?
Featured progression degree:
University of York Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It's closely connected to many disciplines including Biology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Sociology and many more.
At the University of York, you'll be taught Psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Most organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour so you'll be studying a degree that has a wide application across many industries.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed through a combination of examinations at the end of each term, and coursework, which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.0 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 29 June 2020 | 25 June 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for this programme option are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |
Where will it take me?
Featured progression degree:
University of York Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology is the scientific study of mind, brain and behaviour. It's closely connected to many disciplines including Biology, Medicine, Neuroscience, Physics, Sociology and many more.
At the University of York, you'll be taught Psychology as a rigorous experimental biological science. Most organisations are interested in explaining, understanding, predicting or changing human behaviour so you'll be studying a degree that has a wide application across many industries.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2019/20 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Informally you will receive advice and feedback throughout your programme from your teachers. You will also be assessed through a combination of examinations at the end of each term, and coursework, which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum of 4.0 in all subskills) or equivalent. Applicants for the Social Sciences and Media pathway who wish to progress to Media will require IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 01 September of that calendar year. For the June intake for Extended Foundation, students must be 16 before registering at the Centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 01 September of the preceding calendar year and therefore have turned 17 before 01 September of the year they progress to university. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO London, we are committed to helping ambitious international students like you achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK. With a range of generous scholarships on offer, you could be eligible to receive funding to help towards your tuition fees – regardless of your background or financial circumstance.
If you can’t see a scholarship that applies to you, keep checking back – this page is regularly updated with the latest information.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2020 | 25 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 11 January 2021 | 3 September 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note the dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 are not yet confirmed. We will confirm all dates and prices for the academic year 2020-2021 on or before 20 January 2020, with the prices being subject to a maximum increase of up to 5% on the prices for the current academic year. If you submit an application prior to this date and are eligible to be issued with an offer of a place it will contain pricing for the current academic year. If you accept an offer and confirm your place before 20 January 2020 you will be charged the current price. If you accept an offer and confirm your place on or after 20 January 2020 the increased prices will apply and we will issue you with a new offer showing the new prices payable by you.
Class information
| Class hours: |
22 hours per week maximum |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. Please note class sizes and class hours are averages and subject to change. |