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
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Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Preston, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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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
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Other requirements
General requirements
Minimum age: 21+
- 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
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents12450 GBP / year≈ 12450 GBP / year -
EU/EEA Applies to you
Applies to youEU/EEA Nationals12450 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
Living costs
Preston
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.