Study modules related to your chosen progression degree
Progress to a degree in the Faculty of Social Sciences or the Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities will prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree in the humanities and social sciences at Sheffield. The Faculty of Social Sciences includes the Management School, the School of Law and Sheffield School of Architecture.
Who is the programme for?
- Students with the ambition to study at a high-ranking UK university
- Students who want the skills to have a successful career in business
- Students who will benefit from spending a year in a supportive and international environment
What will you study?
This is a 1.5 or 2-semester programme that has been developed in collaboration with the University, so modules are relevant to your field of study. Core modules are studied by everyone on this programme and will develop the English and academic skills you need for your degree. The pathway modules you study will depend on your chosen progression degree at the University.
- Academic English Skills (AES)
- Project skills
All students will also study Academic Success (personal tutorials and development).
Pathway modules (related to your degree choice)
- Social Science
- The Built Environment
- Management
- Accounting and Financial Management
- Principles of Economics
- Mathematics
Law and Criminology (L&C) is not available for the January 2023 intake. All students can continue to progress to chosen Law degrees from other routes within the International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities pathway.
- Social Science
- Humanities
Progress to your degree
You will receive regular feedback on your progress throughout your course so you know you’re on the right track. And our progression advice is available to support you throughout your studies.
Once you complete your International Foundation Year in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities and achieve the required grades, you can enter your chosen degree at the University of Sheffield.
Note: Places are limited on some degree courses, so you are advised to apply and confirm your place as soon as possible.
| Degree Programme Name | Award | Overall Grade | English Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
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Please note
Design portfolio required at application to the International College.
- Architecture BA (Hons)
- Architecture and Landscape BA (Hons)
Language degrees not suitable for native speakers.
- Chinese Studies BA (Hons)
- Chinese Studies and Business Management BA (Hons)
- Chinese Studies and History BA (Hons)
- Chinese Studies with Japanese BA (Hons)
- East Asian Studies BA (Hons)
- Japanese Studies BA (Hons)
- Japanese Studies and History BA (Hons)
- Korean Studies BA (Hons)
- Korean Studies with Japanese BA (Hons)
- Music and Korean Studies BA (Hons)
Students must be 18 or over when starting their degree.
- Architecture BA (Hons)
- Architecture and Landscape BA (Hons)
- International Business Management with Study Abroad BA (Hons)
Students wishing to progress to these degree programmes at the University will
require an English level of IELTS 0.5 or equivalent higher than the standard level of
entry to their International Foundation Year.
- Journalism Studies BA (Hons)
- Psychology BSc (Hons)
Pass in an interview required as well as meeting progression requirements.
- Journalism Studies BA (Hons)
Portfolio will be completed in International College but does not count towards
progression.
- Architecture BA (Hons)
- Architecture and Landscape BA (Hons)
- Landscape Architecture BA (Hons)
- Landscape Architecture BSc (Hons)
Grade 8 Practical (ABRSM/Trinity/Rockschool) at Merit + Grade 5 theory (ABRSM/Trinity) at Merit or equivalent.
- Music BMus
- Music and Korean Studies BA (Hons)
- Music and Philosophy BA (Hons)
Blog chat required
- Journalism Studies BA (Hons)
Born in China. Made in Sheffield.
My pathway here is Social Sciences and the course modules, such as Politics and Sociology, are very relevant to my progression. The English language has helped me improve my English ability and also my academic ability. Those are things that I’ve never experienced in my home country.
Sherry
International Foundation Year in Business, Law, Social Sciences and Humanities
BA(Hons) International Politics and Securities Studies
Key facts
Course length: 1.5 or 2 semesters
Entry points:
2 semesters – September and January
1.5 semesters – March
Age on entry:
Students will normally be 17 years of age or older
Entry requirements: Check academic and English language entry requirements
Scholarships
The International College and the University of Sheffield offer scholarships for students who show excellent academic potential.
Learn about how to qualify here ->
Prepare for Success
5 weeks before your selected course you will be automatically enrolled in our Prepare for Success online programme in order to help you get everything you need.
Prepare for SuccessEnglish language courses
If you need additional support to reach the English language level for this programme you can take one of our English language courses first.
Find out more ->Fees
Find tuition fees for all International College programmes, as well as information on insurance and taxi transfers from the airport.
How to apply
How to apply
Semester dates
You can start at the International College at multiple points in the year. Check semester dates for your programme.
