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Foundation Programme in Humanities, Law and Social Sciences The University of Lancashire

Highlights
Tuition fee
12450 GBP / year
12450 GBP / year
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Tuition fee
12450 GBP / year
12450 GBP / year
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Duration
9 months
Duration
9 months
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Start date
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Campus location
Preston, United Kingdom
Campus location
Preston, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Master’s Foundation Programme in Humanities, Law and Social Sciences is available as a two or three-term programme, with guaranteed progression* to a wide range of Master’s degrees at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). You will live and study your Foundation programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the UCLan campus.

Overview

The Master’s Foundation Programme in Humanities, Law and Social Sciences is available as a two or three-term programme, with guaranteed progression* to a wide range of Master’s degrees at University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN). You will live and study your Foundation programme at our state-of-the-art Centre located at the heart of the UCLan campus.

The Master’s Foundation Programme is available as a two or three-term programme. It offers you guaranteed progression* to a wide range of Master’s degrees.

*Guaranteed progression is subject to meeting the specified entry criteria

Who is this programme designed for?

This programme is designed to prepare international students for postgraduate study in the UK. The Master’s Foundation will allow you to improve your English while learning the study skills and research methods that you will need during your Master’s degree studies. Depending on the length of the programme you study, you may also study academic modules relating to your chosen progression route.

How long will I study for?

Each term is divided into seven to eight teaching weeks, one reading week and an assessment week. You will undertake up to 25 hours of classroom-based study per week.

How will I be assessed?

Each module will have an assessment schedule, which will be completed by the end of the appropriate term, and will include formative and summative assignments and other assessment tasks. Assessments will be designed to demonstrate learning across the individual modules of the programme and to allow you to experience a wide range of the assessment methods used in UK postgraduate programmes.

Assessments will normally include coursework, essays, reports and other structured assignments, oral examination and unseen written examinations.

Programme Structure

The pathways are: Business, Economics, Finance and Management, Engineering and Sciences, Humanities, Law and Social Sciences and Life Sciences.The options available for your chosen pathway at ONCAMPUS UCLan are shown below:
  • Business, Economics, Finance and Management
  • Engineering and Sciences
  • Humanities, Law and Social Sciences
  • Globalisation and Internationalisation
  • Human Interactions
  • Skills for Humanities and Social Sciences

Note: Modules are subject to availability and you will be guided onto the best combination of academic modules for your intended degree when you arrive at UCLan FoundationCampus.

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Preston, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Minimum age: 21+

English requirements
  • 3 terms – from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 4.5
  • 2 terms – from 5.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.0
*Extended programmes are available if you do not yet have the required English language level. This programme lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELM) followed by the 3 terms of Master’s Foundation required to apply for entry to the first year of your Master’s degree.Academic Entry RequirementsTo study this programme you will need to have successfully completed your Bachelor's degree or equivalent, from a recognised university.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    Non-residents
    12450 GBP / year
    12450 GBP / year
  • EU/EEA

    EU/EEA Nationals
    12450 GBP / year
    12450 GBP / year

Additional Details

  • 11 January 2016 - 03 June 2016 (2 teerms): £8,300
  • 11 January 2016 - 19 August 2016 (3 terms):£12,450
  • 29 March 2016 - 19 August 2016 (2 terms): £8,300
  • 26 September 2016 – 16 June 2017 (3 terms): £12,450
  • 09 January 2017 – 16 June 2017 (2 terms): £8,300
  • 09 January 2017 – 18 August 2017 ( 3 terms): £12,450
  • 27 March 2017 – 18 August 2017 (2 terms): £8,300
All programmes are subject to a £200 registration fee and £2,300 refundable deposit.

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom
751 - 1425 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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