This course prepares international students for first year admission to undergraduate degrees in Business, Law & Social Studies at The University Of Leeds, including BA International Relations.
     
    
     
    
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            Location
            Leeds
United Kingdom
         
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            Progression
            The University Of Leeds
         
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            Rankings & Awards
            United Kingdom: 27th
Satisfaction: 76.7%
World: 129th
         
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            Start Dates
            Jan, Sep, Nov
2 Semesters
Next start date: 24 Nov 2025
         
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            Course Fees
            From £22,900
         
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            Visa Considerations
            UKVI English Test Required
         
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            Course Provider
            Leeds International Study Centre
         
    
    
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            Why Choose This Course?
            - Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Leeds after only one year.
 - The University of Leeds is a member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'.
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Leeds is the UK's largest centre for business, legal and financial services outside of London and attracts companies and entrepreneurs from all over the world.
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A university style education experience in a safe and supportive learning environment for international students. Benefit from small class sizes, individual attention and regular assessment.
 
        
         
    
    
    
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        About This Course
        This International Foundation Year prepares overseas students for admission to undergraduate degrees in Business, Law & Social Studies at The University Of Leeds.
The course is taught at Leeds International Study Centre and is the first stage of an undergraduate degree
for students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country1.
During the course, you will study a combination of academic subjects, 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 course, you are guaranteed progression to selected undergraduate degrees at The University Of Leeds, including BA International Relations.
     
    
     
    
     
    
     
    
        Admission Requirements
        
     
    
                
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                        Academic
                        
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                            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
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                            UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in writing) or equivalent UKVI English test.
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                        Minimum Age
                        
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                            Minimum age 17 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
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            10 Weeks Online English + Foundation Year Starting May: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.5 Writing, 4.0 all other skills).
         
    
     
    
         
        Start Dates And Progression
         
        
                
                
                
                    | Start Date | 
                    End Date | 
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                            | Nov 2025 | 
                            Jul 2026 | 
                            Sep 2026 | 
                        
                    
                        
                            | Jan 2026 | 
                            Aug 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 Leeds.
            
            
            
            
                    
                    
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                                BA Business Management
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Business Management & Marketing
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Business Management & The Human Resource
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Childhood Studies
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Criminal Justice & Criminology
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Economics & Geography
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Economics & Politics
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Education
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Environment & Business
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Geography
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Geography & Transport Studies
                            
 
                        
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                                BA International Relations
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Politics
                            
 
                        
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                                BA Sociology
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc Business Economics
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc Economics
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc Economics & Finance
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc International Business
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc International Business & Finance
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc International Business With Marketing
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc Social & Political Sciences
                            
 
                        
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                                BSc Social Policy Sociology & Crime
                            
 
                        
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                                LLB Law
                            
 
                        
                
             
            
         
        
         
         
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