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Foundation of Humanities and Social Sciences

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A Year 0 pathway in humanities and social sciences at ICP that prepares international students for University of Portsmouth degrees.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply scientific concepts and methods. Design or evaluate investigations. Analyze quantitative and qualitative evidence. Use laboratory or computational tools appropriately. Communicate scientific findings clearly and ethically.

Career outcomes

Research Scientist
Laboratory Analyst
Research Assistant
Quality Specialist
Scientific Officer

Curriculum

Year 0 modules include digital literacy and AI
Legal ethics
Introductions to politics and international relations
Urban studies
Anthropology
Sustainability and enterprise
Legal skills
Research methods and communication skills. Taught face to face over two semesters at ICP.

Entry requirements

Academic

Completed secondary education to a country-specific standard listed on the ICP Admission Requirements page; IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL iBT/PTE; Some pathways add subject or health checks.

Accepted academic background

Completed secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Admission Requirements page (about 100 country entries), No single grade; Examples: Afghanistan Grade 12 certificate with 60 percent; Algeria Baccalaureat with 10 points; Australia completion of Year 11; Bangladesh HSC GPA 2.00 (old system grade C, No less than 45 percent in any subject); Nigeria SSCE 5 passes incl. English C6. Year 0 (Foundation) entry.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 3.5
PTE Academic 59
Duolingo Not published
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£16,200 GBP
Application fee	£225 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Portsmouth campus
Faculty or school	Undergraduate Pathways
Department	Science
Teaching language	English
Credit value	35,120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Applications closed
23 Sept 2026
Closed
Program starts
September 2027
Applications closed
23 Sept 2026
Closed

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.