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.
Don’t meet the English language requirements? Our Academic English with IELTS preparation course will help you increase your IELTS score by up to 0.5 points in just six weeks. Find out more here.
On campus and online study options This program is available to study either on campus or online – giving you the flexibility to choose what’s best for you.
If you start online and are then able to travel to the UK, you’ll be able to transfer to an on-campus program in January or March/April 2022. You’ll need to meet any visa requirements and demonstrate good attendance and performance during your studies online.
If you’re applying for an Online Extended program, you’ll be offered an Online Academic English plus Online or on-campus academic pathway study plan.
Looking for a flexible way to study? Staying on track for university success is easy with our flexible study options.
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 |
| 27 September 2021 | 17 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£18,995 |
| 10 January 2022 | 2 September 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£18,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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 Kent 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.
The University of Kent teaches Psychology with a focus on social psychology, which is the study of humans and their behaviour in a social environment. You'll also learn about congnitive, behavioural and developmental psychology from leading academics who will inspire you to think independently.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
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 |
| 27 September 2021 | 2 September 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£22,095 |
| 8 November 2021 | 2 September 2022 |
3.5 Terms
View Term dates |
£20,545 |
| 27 June 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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 Kent 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.
The University of Kent teaches Psychology with a focus on social psychology, which is the study of humans and their behaviour in a social environment. You'll also learn about congnitive, behavioural and developmental psychology from leading academics who will inspire you to think independently.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
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 |
| 26 September 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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 Kent 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.
The University of Kent teaches Psychology with a focus on social psychology, which is the study of humans and their behaviour in a social environment. You'll also learn about congnitive, behavioural and developmental psychology from leading academics who will inspire you to think independently.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
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 |
| 8 August 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3.5 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 26 September 2022 | 1 September 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 7 November 2022 | 1 September 2023 |
3.5 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 26 June 2023 | 14 June 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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 Kent 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.
The University of Kent teaches Psychology with a focus on social psychology, which is the study of humans and their behaviour in a social environment. You'll also learn about congnitive, behavioural and developmental psychology from leading academics who will inspire you to think independently.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
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 |
| 27 September 2021 | 17 June 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£18,995 |
| 10 January 2022 | 2 September 2022 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£18,995 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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 Kent 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.
The University of Kent teaches Psychology with a focus on social psychology, which is the study of humans and their behaviour in a social environment. You'll also learn about congnitive, behavioural and developmental psychology from leading academics who will inspire you to think independently.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
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 |
| 27 September 2021 | 2 September 2022 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£22,095 |
| 8 November 2021 | 2 September 2022 |
3.5 Terms
View Term dates |
£20,545 |
| 27 June 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2021 will pay the 2020/2021 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2021, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2021/2022 pricing.
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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 Kent 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.
The University of Kent teaches Psychology with a focus on social psychology, which is the study of humans and their behaviour in a social environment. You'll also learn about congnitive, behavioural and developmental psychology from leading academics who will inspire you to think independently.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
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 |
| 26 September 2022 | 16 June 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 9 January 2023 | 1 September 2023 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 16 |
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| 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. |