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Foundation Certificate for Social Sciences (4 Terms)
University of Essex International College - Kaplan UK
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Foundation Certificate for Social SciencesFor entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.If youre eligible for ...Read more

Foundation Certificate for Social Sciences

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent).

All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

If you're eligible for a Foundation Certificate, you can choose to take a Foundation Certificate with an integrated online internship.

Progression Degree:
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting (Including Year Abroad)
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • MAcc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Including Placement Year)
  • MAcc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Including Year Abroad)
  • MAcc (Hons) Accounting and Finance (Including Year Abroad)
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management (Including Year Abroad)
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  • BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance
  • BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance (Including Year Abroad)
  • BBA (Hons) Business Administration
  • BBA (Hons) Business Administration (Including Placement Year)
  • BBA (Hons) Business Administration (Including Year Abroad)
  • BSc (Hons) Business Administration and Supply Chain Management
  • BSc (Hons) Business Administration and Supply Chain Management (Including Placement Year)
  • BSc (Hons) Business Administration and Supply Chain Management (Including Year Abroad)
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    Muhammad S
    10 Apr 24

    So happy. The college is really warm and friendly and the staff are amazing. The management are so friendly and welcoming I feel at home here...Read more

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    Bob
    02 Feb 24

    University of Essex is a good place to study because it offers a variety of programs, helpful professors, and opportunities for research. The lively campus life also adds to the..Read more

    Modules

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    England

    £26,860 per year

    This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from England

    This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

    The fees would be £26,860 for June 2024 and £28,480 for Mar 2025,June 2025 intakes.

    £26,860 per year

    This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from EU

    This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

    The fees would be £26,860 for June 2024 and £28,480 for Mar 2025,June 2025 intakes.

    £26,860 per year

    This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
    Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

    Students from International

    This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

    The fees would be £26,860 for June 2024 and £28,480 for Mar 2025,June 2025 intakes.

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    Constable Building, University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
    Nearest train station: Hythe   0.6 miles away

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