Foundation Certificate - Law and Social Sciences (2 Terms)
University of York International Pathway College
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Foundation Certificate Law and Social SciencesFor entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of York. 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 designed to improve your English language level, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.Progression ...Read more

Foundation Certificate Law and Social Sciences

For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of York. 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 designed to improve your English language level, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.

Progression Degree:

BSc (Hons) Archaeology

BA (Hons) Archaeology

BA (Hons) Archaeology and Heritage

BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Social Policy

BA (Hons) Criminology

BA (Hons) Curating and Art History

BA (Hons) Curating and Art History (with a year abroad)

BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics

BA (Hons) French and Linguistics (with a year abroad)

BA (Hons) German and Linguistics (with a year abroad)

BA (Hons) Global Development

BA (Hons) Historical Archaeology

BA (Hons) History

BA (Hons) History and French (with a year abroad)

BA (Hons) History of Art

BA (Hons) History of Art (with a year abroad)

BA (Hons) History/History of Art

BA (Hons) History/Philosophy

BA (Hons) History/Politics

BA (Hons) Human Geography and Environment

BA (Hons) International Relations

BA (Hons) Italian and Linguistics (with a year abroad)

LLB (Hons) Law

LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology

BA (Hons) Linguistics

BA (Hons) Linguistics with French

BA (Hons) Linguistics with German

BA (Hons) Linguistics with Italian

BA (Hons) Linguistics with Spanish

BA (Hons) Music

BA (Hons) Music and Sound Recording

University of York

BA (Hons) Philosophy

BA (Hons) Philosophy and Linguistics

BA (Hons) Philosophy and Politics

BA (Hons) Politics

BA (Hons) Politics with International Relations

BA (Hons) Social and Political Sciences

BA (Hons) Social and Public Policy

BA (Hons) Sociology

BA (Hons) Sociology with Criminology

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Aliyah
01 Mar 24

Nice location and scenery. I wish there were more societies and more undergraduate..Read more

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Bruno
20 Feb 24

Studying in the Uni of York has been a great experience since I have been able to meet lots of new people from all over the world and I have been able to improve my English level...Read more

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Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects. We will consider the equivalency of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process. For applicants whose first language is not English, we accept the English language tests like IELTS and TOEFL. IELTS 5.5 (at least 4.5 in all skills).

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England

£21,490 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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January 2025 - £21,490.00, Sep-2025 - £21,990.00

£21,490 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 Scotland

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

January 2025 - £21,490.00, Sep-2025 - £21,990.00

£21,490 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 Wales

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

January 2025 - £21,490.00, Sep-2025 - £21,990.00

£21,490 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 Northern Ireland

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

January 2025 - £21,490.00, Sep-2025 - £21,990.00

£21,490 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.

January 2025 - £21,490.00, Sep-2025 - £21,990.00

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University of York International Pathway College
Piazza Building Deramore Lane York YO10 5GR United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.7 miles away

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