International Foundation Year
    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 33,884 / year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

    International Foundation Year

    About

    This programme provides international and EU students with a direct route to undergraduate study at Queen Mary or other UK universities. All modules are taught by our expert academic staff, and you’ll have full access to all student facilities, including welfare, library, social and sport.

    This one-year programme will allow you to progress to any degree in the faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Queen Mary – including law, business management, economics, international relations, politics, comparative literature, linguistics, languages, film studies, history and geography. You can also apply to other UK universities after your foundation year.

    Compulsory modules include English language and study skills and an independent research project, and you'll also study modules in three further academic subjects based on your chosen pathway. You'll develop solid knowledge in your chosen academic specialties, and improve your ability to use academic English effectively at undergraduate level.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    The International Foundation Year (IFY) accepts applicants with a wide range of different qualifications. The grades you need to enter the course will vary depending on the qualification you have completed. For country-specific details, please refer to our detailed entry requirements.

    Supporting Documentation

    You will need to provide the following documentation as part of your application:

    1. Copies of your high school qualifications/transcript so far. This must show the subjects you are studying in your final year.
    2. A copy of your UKVI IELTS (or accepted equivalent)certificate if you have taken it already;
    3. A scanned copy of the data page of your passport (including any previous UK visas);

    Progression onto undergraduate degree

    When you apply for the IFY you will choose a degree that you plan to study after completing the foundation year.

    On successfully completing the IFY, and subject to meeting the progression requirements, you are guaranteed a place on your chosen degree programme at Queen Mary.

    Academic English language proficiency

    All IFY applicants will be required to provide a valid UKVI Academic IELTS (or accepted equivalent) test score which meets the minimum requirements for their chosen pathway.

    Non-UK students

    We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit International Admissions for full details.

    English language

    Find out more about our English language entry requirements, including the types of test we accept and the scores needed for entry to the programme.

    You may also be able to meet the English language requirement for your programme by joining a summer pre-sessional programme before starting your degree.

    Further information

    See our general undergraduate entry requirements.

    English Program Requirements

    All IFY applicants will be required to provide a valid UKVI Academic IELTS (or accepted equivalent) test score which meets the minimum requirements for their chosen pathway.

    Career

    Careers

    The International Foundation Year (IFY) offers a route to undergraduate degrees in a vast range of disciplines.

    Recent graduates have gone on to gain degrees in:

    • Business Management
    • Economics
    • History
    • Law
    • Linguistics
    • Politics

    Career support

    All Queen Mary students have access to the Careers and Enterprise Centre, who can offer:

    • specialist advice on choosing a career path
    • support with finding work experience, internships and graduate jobs
    • feedback on CVs, cover letters and application forms
    • interview coaching.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    33,884 / year(s)

    International Foundation Year

    Queen Mary University of London

    Queen Mary University of London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London