This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Essex for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences, including BA\MPol International Relations.
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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, Feb, Sep
2 Terms
Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £19,990
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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 the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Essex for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country1.
During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK.
On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences, including BA\MPol International Relations.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades C/5 in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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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 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 2025 |
Jun 2026 |
Oct 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Jul 2026 |
Oct 2026 |
| Feb 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Oct 2026 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Essex.
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BA Business Economics
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BA Childhood Studies
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BA Computational Linguistics
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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 English Language & Linguistics
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BA English Language & Literature
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BA Financial Economics & Accounting
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BA Language Studies & Latin American Studies
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BA Language Studies & Linguistics
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BA Linguistics
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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\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 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 Marketing
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BSc\MAcc Accounting & Finance
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BSc\MMan Marketing Management
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MEcon International Economics
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