This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Social Sciences at The University Of Essex. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Colchester
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Essex
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 30th
Satisfaction: 77.8%
World: 350th
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Start Dates
Jan, Mar, Jun, Jul, Sep, Oct
2 - 3 Terms
Next start date: 3 Jun 2024
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Course Fees
From £19,400
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
University of Essex International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Essex after only one year.
- An attractive lakeside setting, with everything you need on campus including accommodation, shops, restaurants and more.
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Located in the historic town of Colchester, England's oldest town. Only an hour from London by train.
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A research led university, where every student is given the opportunity to experience being a researcher themselves.
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About This Course
The Foundation Certificate (Social Sciences) 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 Essex, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at The University Of Essex.
Study Options
- 2 Terms
2 terms starting Jan, Mar, Sep - 2.5 Terms
2.5 terms starting Jan, Jul, Oct - 3 Terms
3 terms starting Jun, Sep
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 |
2 Terms
UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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2.5 Terms
UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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3 Terms
UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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| Minimum Age |
Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).
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Start Dates And Progression
Study Plan: 2 Terms
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Oct 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Jul 2025 |
Oct 2025 |
| Mar 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Oct 2025 |
Study Plan: 2.5 Terms
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End Date |
Progression |
| Jul 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Oct 2024 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Jan 2025 |
Aug 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Study Plan: 3 Terms
| Start Date |
End Date |
Progression |
| Jun 2024 |
Jun 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
| Sep 2024 |
Jul 2025 |
Sep 2025 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Essex.
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BA Business Economics
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BA Business Management & Language Studies
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BA Childhood Studies
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BA Criminology
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BA Criminology & Counselling Skills
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BA Criminology & Criminal Law
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BA Criminology & Social Psychology
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BA Economics & Language Studies
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BA English Language & Linguistics
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BA English Language & Literature
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BA English Language & Media Communication
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BA Financial Economics & Accounting
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BA History & Economics
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BA International Relations & Language Studies
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BA Language Studies
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BA Language Studies & Latin American Studies
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BA Language Studies & Linguistics
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BA Language Studies & Teaching English As A Foreign Language
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BA Linguistics
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BA Linguistics & Data Science
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BA Media & Digital Culture
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BA Philosophy Politics & Economics
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BA Politics
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BA Psychodynamic Practice
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BA Psychosocial & Psychoanalytic Studies
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BA Social Sciences
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BA Sociology
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BA Sociology & Criminology
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BA Sociology & Social Psychology
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BA Teaching English As A Foreign Language
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BA\BSc Economics & Psychology
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BA\BSc Politics & Business
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BA\BSc\MEcon Economics
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BA\BSc\MEcon Financial Economics
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BA\BSc\MEcon Management Economics
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BA\BSc\MPol Politics & International Relations
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BA\MPol International Relations
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BBA Business Administration
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BSc Accounting
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BSc Accounting & Management
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BSc Banking & Finance
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BSc Business & Human Resource Management
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BSc Business Administration & Supply Chain Management
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BSc Business Management
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BSc Economics & Data Science
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BSc Economics & Politics
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BSc Finance
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BSc Finance & Management
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BSc International Business & Entrepreneurship
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BSc International Business & Finance
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BSc Management & Marketing
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BSc Marketing
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BSc Politics & Data Science
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BSc\MAcc Accounting & Finance
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MEcon International Economics
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MMan Marketing & Management
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