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International Foundation (Science & Engineering)

Leading To BSc Psychology With Criminology

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Sussex for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Science & Engineering, including BSc Psychology With Criminology.

  • Location
    Brighton
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Sussex
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 65th
    Satisfaction: 79.1%
    World: 250th
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep, Nov
    2 Semesters
    Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £20,750
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    University of Sussex International Study Centre
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Sussex after only one year.
    • Study at a research-led university of national and international excellence.
    • One of the best campus locations in the UK - located in a rural setting, a few minutes from the seaside town of Brighton and less than an hour from London.
    • All teaching facilities, shops, restaurants, sports centres and residences are located on campus, so everything you need is on your doorstep.
    • The university boasts a great social scene with over 140 societies and 25 sports clubs.

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About This Course

The International Foundation (Science & Engineering) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Sussex 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 Science & Engineering, including BSc Psychology With Criminology. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (including native language).
English * UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 Writing, 4.5 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age Minimum age 17 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: 10 Weeks Online English + Foundation Year Starting May: UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2025 May 2026 Sep 2026
Nov 2025 Aug 2026 Sep 2026
Jan 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 Sussex.

  • BA\BSc Product Design
  • BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Mechanical Engineering With Robotics
  • BEng\MEng Robotic & Mechatronic Engineering
  • BEng\MEng Sustainable Automotive Engineering
  • BSc Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence
  • BSc Computing for Business and Management
  • BSc Computing For Digital Media & Games
  • BSc Geography
  • BSc Geography Sustainable Development & Climate Change
  • BSc Psychology
  • BSc Psychology & Business & Management
  • BSc Psychology & Clinical Approaches
  • BSc Psychology With Criminology
  • BSc Psychology with Neuroscience
  • BSc/MPhys Theoretical Physics
  • BSc\MChem Chemistry
  • BSc\MMath Mathematics & Economics
  • BSc\MMath Mathematics & Finance
  • BSc\MMaths Maths & Data Science
  • BSc\MPhys Physics
  • BSc\MPhys Physics & Astrophysics
  • BSc\MSci Biology
  • BSc\MSci Biomedical Science
  • BSc\MSci Ecology & Conservation
  • BSc\MSci Medical Neuroscience
  • BSc\MSci Neuroscience
  • BSc\MSci Zoology
  • MEng\BEng Mechanical Engineering
  • MMath\BSc Mathematics
  • MPhys Astrophysics
  • MSci\BSc Biochemistry
  • MSci\BSc Genetics

 
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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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