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Foundation of Law, International Relations and Social Sciences
University of Sussex International Study Centre
- Brighton, United Kingdom
- 0.75 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Pre-masters preparation in law, international relations and social sciences for international graduates heading to Sussex master's degrees.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: no
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop academic knowledge and study skills relevant to Law
- International Relations and Social Sciences. Strengthen subject-specific understanding and preparation for further study or progression to the intended university programme.
Career outcomes
- Further study: related postgraduate (master's) degrees at the University of Sussex
Curriculum
- Core: Academic English Skills
- Interdisciplinary Research (2-semester only) and Postgraduate Skills. Pathway: Legal Approaches to Global Studies
- International Relations
- Politics
- and Conflict and Development
- leading to related Sussex master's degrees.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Recognised first degree per the country table (e.g. India 50%
- China 60%)
- Age 20+
- Non-UK/non-EU applicants only
- IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (1 semester) or 5.5 (2 semesters).
- Country-specific first degree
Accepted academic background
Recognised first degree (country-specific table, E.g. India 50%, China 60%, Pakistan 50%), Age 20+, Non-UK/non-EU only, Maths required for MSc International Finance, Management Finance and Corporate and Financial Risk Management
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 all bands)
- PTE Academic
- TOEFL iBT
- Cambridge
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Qualifications
- Passport Copy
How to apply
- Review the pathway entry requirements and intake dates. Complete the application through the international study centre admissions portal or an authorized agent. Submit academic transcripts
- Passport information
- applicable English-language results. Provide any other documents requested for the selected pathway. Accept the offer and pay the required deposit if applicable. Complete the student visa process and enrollment.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,750 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | University of Sussex campus, Falmer, Brighton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Pre-Masters Programme |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The International Study Centre offers partial tuition-fee scholarships to eligible pathway students, Depending on region and availability. Applicants generally need an offer, And awards are not guaranteed. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.75 years.
Tuition is £20,750 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 all bands), PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge, IELTS Academic 5.5.

