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This International Foundation Year prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Humanities, Law & Social Science at The University Of Aberdeen. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the second year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Why Choose This Course?
- Equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen. Guaranteed entry to the second year of a four year degree on successful completion.
- Study at a world class university! Founded in 1495, Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the UK and is ranked amongst the top 200 in the world!
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High ranking across a wide range of popular subjects.
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A historic campus located 10 minutes from Aberdeen city centre and near to beautiful countryside, beaches and rugged coastline.
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Live and study in the heart of Scotland, famous for its scenery, historic castles and nightlife.
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Course Specification
The Undergraduate Foundation (Humanities, Law & Social Science) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at The University Of Aberdeen, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry. The course is equivalent to the first year of a degree at the university, but with additional support for overseas students to improve study skills and English language abilities.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress directly to the second year of selected degrees at The University Of Aberdeen. That means you will complete your studies in the same amount of time as direct entry students.
Entry Requirements
| Academic |
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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| English |
English level equivalent to IELTS 4.5 (4.5 in Writing and 4.0 in all skills).
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Start Dates And Progression
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2021 |
Jun 2022 |
Sep 2022 |
| Jan 2022 |
Aug 2022 |
Sep 2022 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed1 entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Aberdeen.
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LLB (& English Law)
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LLB Law
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MA Anthropology
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MA Anthropology & Archaeology
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MA Anthropology & English
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MA Anthropology & Geography
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MA Anthropology & History
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MA Anthropology & International Relations
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MA Anthropology & Philosophy
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MA Anthropology & Politics
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MA Anthropology & Psychology
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MA Anthropology & Sociology
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MA English
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MA English & History
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MA English & History Of Art
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MA English & International Relations
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MA English & Philosophy
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MA English & Politics
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MA English & Sociology
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MA History
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MA History & History Of Art
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MA History & International Relations
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MA History & Legal Studies
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MA History & Philosophy
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MA History & Politics
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MA History & Sociology
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MA History Of Art
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MA International Relations & Legal Studies
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MA International Relations & Sociology
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MA Legal Studies & Politics
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MA Natural Philosophy
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MA Philosophy
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MA Philosophy & Physics
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MA Philosophy & Politics
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MA Philosophy & Psychology
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MA Philosophy & Sociology
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MA Philosophy Politics & Economics
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MA Politics & International Relations
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MA Politics & Sociology
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MA Sociology
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MA Theology & Religion
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Study On Campus or 100% Online - You Decide!
Due to disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, you can choose to study this course on campus in the UK or 100% online
from your own home. This applies to most courses starting in January or February 2021. That means you can
continue your studies without interruption, whatever your circumstances.
The video below explains what it's like to study online at
The University of Aberdeen International Study Centre.