Overview

The International Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences is ideal if you are looking to study humanities or social science-related undergraduate degrees.

This programme has been designed specifically to support international students who wish to study an undergraduate degree at Northumbria University. You will study on the Humanities and Social Sciences pathway to prepare you for your undergraduate degree in a range of Humanities and Social Sciences degrees at Northumbria University.

You will study a combination of Humanities and Social Science modules alongside an English module and an Academic Practice module. The combination of modules will enable you to develop key skills and understanding in language, study skills, critical thinking and a good understanding of knowledge relevant to Humanities and Social Sciences.

Key facts

• Learn the skills you need to succeed in your undergraduate Humanities and Social Sciences degree
• Develop your awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university
• Benefit from gradual assessment via portfolios that allows you to assimilate to UK academic life and develop your skills over the course of the programme
• Upon successfully completing your International Foundation Programme you will be guaranteed a place on a Humanities and Social Science-based undergraduate degree at Northumbria University
• Progress onto courses in a range of subjects from English Language and History, Politics and Sociology to Mass Communication, Psychology and Surveying

What will I study

The International Foundation Programme supports your integration to UK study by providing you with an opportunity to explore the style and strengths of the British approach to teaching and learning. For example, you will learn to how to engage critically with a range of academic texts to enrichen your understanding of the subject area along with its application to professional practice and behaviour.

All students will study the following modules:

• English for Foundation
• Academic Practice
• Introduction to Cross Cultural Communication
• Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences
• Ethical Practices in Action
• Project

Which courses can I go on to study

Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study a range of business undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.

• BA (Hons) American Studies
• BSc (Hons) Building Surveying
• BA (Hons) Childhood and Early Years Studies
• BSc (Hons) Criminology
• BSc (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
• BA (Hons) English Language and Literature
• BA (Hons) English Language Studies