This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Social Sciences at Nottingham Trent University. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes, including BA Sociology. See Progression Options below for full details.
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Location
Nottingham
United Kingdom
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Progression
Nottingham Trent University
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 42nd
Satisfaction: 80.8%
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Start Dates
Jan, Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct
2 Terms
Next start date: 21 Oct 2024
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Course Fees
From £15,740
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
Nottingham Trent University International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree on successful completion of this course!
- A modern university with outstanding facilities, including the £13m Boots library, £6m Bonnington Building for Art & Design students and an Equestrian Centre.
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A popular choice for international students, with a high proportion of students from overseas.
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Located in the centre of Nottingham, with its culture, sports, shopping and a bustling social scene.
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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 Nottingham Trent University, 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 Nottingham Trent University.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE subjects with pass grades (E/2) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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English
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Art, Design, Media: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Business, Law & Social Sciences: UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills); Computing: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Science & Engineering: UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills). Alternative UKVI English tests accepted.
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Minimum Age
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Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
are available:
Extended Study Plan (2.5 Terms) Starting Jan, Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 4.5 - 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep, Oct: UKVI IELTS 4.0 - 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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Jun 2025 |
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Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you
are guaranteed entry
to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Nottingham Trent University.
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BA Criminology
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BA English & History
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BA English & Philosophy
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BA History & Linguistics
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BA History & Philosophy
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BA History & Politics
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BA International Relations
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BA Linguistics & Philosophy
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BA Politics
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BA Sociology
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BA Youth Justice
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BA Childhood & Society
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BA Childhood (Psychology)
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BA Childhood Health & Wellbeing
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BA Early Childhood Studies
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BA Education Studies
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BA Education Studies & Psychology
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BA English
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BA Health & Social Care
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BA History & International Relations
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BA Politics & International Relations
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BA Special Educational Needs Disability & Inclusion (Sendi)
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BSc Psychology
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BSc Psychology With Criminology
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BSc Psychology With Sociology
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