NCL / Extended Foundation

12 months

NCL / Standard Foundation

9 months

NCL / Standard English For University Study

NCL / Extended Diploma

NCL / Standard Diploma

NCL / Standard Study Abroad With English

NCL / Standard Academic English

NCL / Extended Pre-Master's

NCL / Standard Pre-Master's

NCL / Integrated Diploma

3 years

Leads to Year 2 of an undergraduate degree.

International Year One

For students who do not meet the academic and English language requirements for a Master’s degree.

Pre-Master's

This course provides a short and intensive preparation in English language and study skills for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University.

Pre-sessional English

An intensive course offering students rapid progress in preparation for academic study. 

Academic English

Leads to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree. 

International Foundation

Short and intensive preparation for students who are already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the university.


This program gives current university students the opportunity to experience UK university life, while developing English language skills. Students will sample subject modules related to their degree.

Study Abroad With English

An intensive course offering students language progress in preparation for academic study. 

Combining a university pathway with an undergraduate degree in a single study plan.

Undergraduate Degree with International Year One

Graduate Diploma

Accommodation 

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

Textbooks (Compulsory)

Studio fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

Lab fee (Compulsory-Course dependent)

Airport pick-up (Optional)

Social programme (Optional)

Students working together in library at laptop

International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences

Prepare to progress to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a range of subject areas including Archaeology, Education, Law, Politics and Sociology at Newcastle University.

Offering you direct entry to year one of an undergraduate degree  in a range of subjects from law to media to politics at a leading UK university.

Introduction to British Institutions and Culture

Introduction to British Institutions and Culture @ INTO Newcastle University

Study Skills and Projects

Study Skills and Projects @ INTO Newcastle University

Introduction to Sociology

Introduction to Sociology @ INTO Newcastle University

Mathematics for Business

Mathematics for Business @ INTO Newcastle University

Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences

Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences @ INTO Newcastle University

Topics for University Study (Term 1)

Topics for University Study @ Academic English

Teacher Supported Online Language Development (Term 1)

Teacher Supported Online Language Development @ Academic English

Integrated Language Skills (Term 1)

Integrated Language Skills @ Academic English

Engagement and Communicative Language Skills

Engagement and Communicative Language Skills @ Academic English

Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Term 1)

Preparation for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) @ Academic English

Research and Study Skills (Term 1)

Research and Study Skills @ Academic English

International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences

Newcastle University

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International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences

Newcastle University