Society and Culture

On this programme you will enter the International Foundation Year and are guaranteed progression to the first year of your chosen degree (if you meet the required criteria). Teaching takes place in the Global Study Centre (GSC) using dedicated lecturers who know the strengths and weaknesses of each student.

Your pathway to University of Leicester

Fees

Stage 1	Stage 2	Stage 3	Stage 4
University Foundation	First Year Degree	Second Year Degree	Final Year Degree*
£15,500	£16,700 - £20,590**	£16,700 - £20,590**	£16,700 - £20,590**

*MGeol an additional year of study and associated fees. **Partner University tuition fees that apply to a Student after Progression are payable directly to the University and are determined by the University themselves. Information on those fees and when they may increase are published on the University website: www.le.ac.uk.

Entry Level
IELTS 5.5 5.5 minimum in all bands

Entry Level

IELTS 5.5

5.5 minimum in all bands

Course Dates

23rd September 2019 - 4th May 2020

Intakes

September 2019
January 2020
September 2020

Representatives

Foundation Overview

The educational aims of the programme element are to:

Develop students’ fundamental knowledge and understanding of the relevant disciplinary elements in social sciences, humanities and culture and related fields.
Develop in students a broad range of transferable academic literacy, research and analytical skills to succeed in undergraduate study.
Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of English language competence to succeed on specified University of Leicester undergraduate programmes in related fields.
To prepare students to operate effectively and autonomously within the framework of higher education.
Develop students’ graduate attributes to optimise future employability prospects in a global environment.

Modules are subject to final confirmation and all applicants will be kept fully up to date of any changes to the delivery or learning outcomes associated with the International Foundation Year. Please note that the list of topics is not exhaustive.

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching is delivered via a combination of small group lectures, group-based tutorial coursework (oral and written presentation), and assessment is via individual coursework (oral and written presentation) and examinations. You will be encouraged throughout the stage of study to undertake independent study to supplement what is being taught/learnt and to broaden your personal knowledge.