This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Liverpool for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Social Sciences, including BA Urban Planning.
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Location
Liverpool
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Liverpool
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 36th
Satisfaction: 78.4%
World: 168th
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Start Dates
Jan, Feb, Apr, Sep, Oct
2 Terms
Next start date: 5 Jan 2026
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Course Fees
From £21,980
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
University of Liverpool International College
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Liverpool after only one year.
- The University of Liverpool is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
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Live on campus in the heart of the city of Liverpool, famous for its musical and cultural heritage and its two Premiership football teams.
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Competitive tuition fees and one of the most reasonably priced student cities in the UK.
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The University of Liverpool is member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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About This Course
The International Foundation Year (Social Sciences) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Liverpool 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 Urban Planning.
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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Successful completion of high school with good grades. For students who have studied the UK curriculum, A Levels (DDD) (E grades not accepted).
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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, Feb, Jul, Oct: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.0 all skills); Extended Study Plan (3 Terms) Starting Jun, Sep, Oct: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Oct 2025 |
Apr 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Jan 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Feb 2026 |
Aug 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Apr 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
Sep 2026 |
| Sep 2026 |
Jun 2027 |
Sep 2027 |
Progression Options
On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Liverpool.
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BA Ancient History
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BA Ancient History & Archaeology
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BA Archaeology
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BA Architecture
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BA Classical Studies
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BA Classics
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BA Communication & Media
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BA Communication & Media & Business
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BA Communication & Media & Game Design Studies
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BA Communication Media & Politics
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BA Communication Media & Popular Music
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BA Criminology
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BA Criminology & Sociology
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BA Design Studies
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BA Egyptology
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BA Environment & Planning
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BA Film Studies
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BA Film Studies & Communication & Media
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BA French
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BA Geography
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BA Geography & Planning
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BA German
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BA Hispanic Studies & Italian
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BA Hispanic Studies (Spanish Catalan Portuguese Latin American Studies)
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BA International Relations
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BA Irish Studies
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BA Italian
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BA Italian & Egyptology
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BA Mathematics & Philosophy
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BA Media & Culture
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BA Media Data & Society
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BA Modern Languages Triple Subject
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BA Music
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BA Music & Popular Music
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BA Music & Technology
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BA Philosophy
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BA Philosophy & Politics
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BA Politics
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BA Popular Music
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BA Screen Industries & Entertainment
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BA Social Policy & Criminology
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BA Sociology
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BA Sociology & Politics
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BA Sociology & Social Policy
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BA Urban Planning
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BSc Economics
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BSc Game Design
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BSc Mathematics & Economics
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BSc Mathematics & Statistics
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MPlan Town & Regional Planning
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