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International Foundation Year (Social Sciences)

Leading To BA Hispanic Studies (Spanish Catalan Portuguese Latin American Studies)

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 Hispanic Studies (Spanish Catalan Portuguese Latin American Studies).

  • Location
    Liverpool
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Liverpool
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 36th
    Satisfaction: 78.4%
    World: 168th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Feb, Apr, Sep, Oct
    2 Terms
    Next start date: 15 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £21,980
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    University of Liverpool International College
  • 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).
    • Live on campus in the heart of the city of Liverpool, famous for its musical and cultural heritage and its two Premiership football teams.
    • Competitive tuition fees and one of the most reasonably priced student cities in the UK.
    • 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 Hispanic Studies (Spanish Catalan Portuguese Latin American Studies). Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic Successful completion of high school with good grades. For students who have studied the UK curriculum, A Levels (DDD) (E grades not accepted).
English * UKVI IELTS 5.5 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age Minimum age 16 years (at start of course).

*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

Start Date End Date Progression
Apr 2025 Sep 2025 Sep 2025
Sep 2025 Jun 2026 Sep 2026
Oct 2025 Apr 2026 Sep 2026
Jan 2026 Aug 2026 Sep 2026
Feb 2026 Aug 2026 Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Liverpool.

  • BA Ancient History
  • BA Ancient History & Archaeology
  • BA Archaeology
  • BA Architecture
  • BA Classical Studies
  • BA Classics
  • BA Communication & Media
  • BA Communication & Media & Business
  • BA Communication & Media & Game Design Studies
  • BA Communication Media & Politics
  • BA Communication Media & Popular Music
  • BA Criminology
  • BA Criminology & Sociology
  • BA Design Studies
  • BA Egyptology
  • BA Environment & Planning
  • BA Film Studies
  • BA Film Studies & Communication & Media
  • BA French
  • BA Geography
  • BA Geography & Planning
  • BA German
  • BA Hispanic Studies & Italian
  • BA Hispanic Studies (Spanish Catalan Portuguese Latin American Studies)
  • BA International Relations
  • BA Irish Studies
  • BA Italian
  • BA Italian & Egyptology
  • BA Mathematics & Philosophy
  • BA Media & Culture
  • BA Media Data & Society
  • BA Modern Languages Triple Subject
  • BA Music
  • BA Music & Popular Music
  • BA Music & Technology
  • BA Philosophy
  • BA Philosophy & Politics
  • BA Politics
  • BA Popular Music
  • BA Screen Industries & Entertainment
  • BA Social Policy & Criminology
  • BA Sociology
  • BA Sociology & Politics
  • BA Sociology & Social Policy
  • BA Urban Planning
  • BSc Economics
  • BSc Game Design
  • BSc Mathematics & Economics
  • BSc Mathematics & Statistics
  • MPlan Town & Regional Planning

 
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1 UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.

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