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Foundation of Business, Law and Social Sciences
University of York International Pathway College
- York, United Kingdom
- 0.67 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Pre-Master's course that prepares graduates for a taught master's in business, Law or social sciences at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Build foundational understanding of Business
- Law and Social Sciences
- Improve academic communication and research skills
- And prepare for further study.
Career outcomes
- Progression to a one-year Nottingham Trent University master's such as MSc Finance and Accounting
- International Business
- Marketing
- LLM General Law
- MA Politics
- MSc Psychology and MA Sociology
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core: English for Academic Purposes and a Research Project
- Plus two options from Advanced Social Science
- Advanced Statistics
- Philosophy History and Culture
- Project Management
- Strategic Management
- UK Society and Culture (Advanced). Longer routes add Extended English and Skills.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Completed high school at the required level (country-specific grades on the Degree Finder)
- UKVI IELTS 5.0 - 5.5 overall depending on course length
Accepted academic background
Completed high school at the required level; country-specific grades are on the Degree Finder (JavaScript, not read)
Language tests
- IELTS (UKVI) 5.0 - 5.5 overall with at least 4.0 - 4.5 in each skill
- PTE Academic Depending on course length (2-term 5.5 / 4.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Evidence
How to apply
- Review the admission requirements for this program. Choose the pathway and preferred intake on the official admissions website. Complete the online application for the pathway program. Submit academic records and English proficiency evidence. Review the offer and pay the stated deposit if required. Arrange the visa documents before travelling.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £20,580, £20,580 - £25,170 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | York (Piazza Building, University of York campus) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Foundation Certificate |
| Department | Business, Law and Social Sciences |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | Competitive progression scholarships may be available for high-performing pathway graduates recommended by the college; eligibility and awards depend on progression level. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.67 years.
Tuition is £20,580, £20,580 - £25,170 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £15,044 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS (UKVI) 5.0 - 5.5 overall with at least 4.0 - 4.5 in each skill, PTE Academic Depending on course length (2-term 5.5 / 4.5.

