International Foundation in Humanities, Law and Social Science
Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in Humanities, Law and Social Science related subjects at the University of Exeter.
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 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 24 June 2019 | 5 June 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£24,790 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 16 September 2019 | 5 June 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£19,895 |
| 6 January 2020 | 28 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£19,895 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 30 September 2019 | 28 August 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£24,790 |
| 22 June 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 14 September 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 4 January 2021 | 27 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2020 | 27 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 24 June 2019 | 5 June 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£24,790 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 16 September 2019 | 5 June 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£19,895 |
| 6 January 2020 | 28 August 2020 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
£19,895 |
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 30 September 2019 | 28 August 2020 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
£24,790 |
| 22 June 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in all other subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 14 September 2020 | 4 June 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
| 4 January 2021 | 27 August 2021 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All students must be 17 by the end of their academic year of study, no later than 31 August. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
Are you top of your class? At INTO University of Exeter, we are committed to awarding gifted international students with academic scholarships, helping them achieve their goals of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
With a range of generous scholarships on offer for the highest-achieving students, you could be eligible to receive up to £5,000 towards your tuition fees.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 28 September 2020 | 27 August 2021 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
* |
*Please note that the prices for courses due to commence in the academic year 2019 – 2020 have not yet been confirmed. The prices shown for the current academic year of 2018 – 2019 will be subject to an increase of up to a maximum of 4%. As soon as the prices for 2019 – 2020 are confirmed they will be updated so please continue to check here for the most up to date information*.
Class information
| Class hours: |
24 hours per week on average |
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 17 |
| Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Academically challenging and offering a fascinating range of topics to study, a degree in Law blends critical and theoretical thinking with a chance to really develop your independent learning.
There are plenty of activities to get involved in to build your career development and help you stand out to future employers, such as visits to employers and skills sessions where you’ll learn about negotiating and advocacy.
And if you want to take your studies even further, there are study abroad opportunities for high achieving students.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
Please note that the module descriptions shown are for the 2018/19 academic year.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in each module. Assessment is both formative and summative, designed not simply to pass or fail students, but to help you build on our success and meet the requirements for entry to the the first year of a degree. Marks from the Foundation programme do not count towards the final degree, but they help the University assess your abilities in your chosen field of study.
You are assessed by a combination of examinations and coursework, which may include:
- essays
- reports
- practical exercises
- group and individual research projects
- portfolios
- oral presentations
- seminar discussions
- class tests
- problem solving exercises
Through formative assessments, you'll receive feedback on your performance which will enable you to improve before the final summative assessments.