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Foundation of Social Sciences and Law
University of Greenwich International College
- London, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A one-year foundation year in social sciences and law that leads into the first year of a Greenwich undergraduate degree.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational subject knowledge in Social Sciences and Law. Develop academic communication
- Independent study and analytical skills. Complete preparatory assignments to support progression to further university study
- Subject to progression requirements.
Career outcomes
- Legal Assistant
- Compliance Officer
- Policy Officer
- Paralegal
- Legal Research Assistant
Curriculum
- One-year programme combining English for Academic Purposes (30 credits) and Project Study (20) with subject modules such as UK Government and Society
- Introduction to International Relations
- Introduction to Psychology
- Principles of the English Legal System
- International Business Management and Data Analysis
- Some modules depend on the student's chosen degree.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 5 GCSE grades A-C
- or 48 UCAS points
- or IB Diploma minimum 18 (global requirement
- Country entries on the course page)
- English: IELTS 5.5 with no component below 5.5
- or Oxford ELLT 5 with no skill below 5.
Accepted academic background
Global requirement for all countries: 5 GCSE grades A-C, or 48 UCAS points, or IB Diploma minimum 18 (same line for all 250 country entries on the IYZ course pages). First year of a four-year Greenwich undergraduate degree.
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Academic Certificates
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements for your country and the intake on the course page. Apply with the UK Admissions Form online and pay the GBP 225 non-refundable admin fee. Upload passport
- Qualification certificates and transcripts
- English test result and any previous UK visa or CAS documents. Receive an Offer in Principle
- Then a conditional offer. Pay the first instalment via the Flywire link. Pay remaining first-year tuition after the CAS is issued
- Then apply for the Student visa.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,995 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £225 GBP |
| Deposit | £31,125 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | UGIC Bounty House, Greenwich |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | University of Greenwich International College |
| Department | Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £16,995 GBP per year. The application fee is £225 GBP. The deposit is £31,125 GBP. The estimated living cost is £18,840 GBP.

