International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Science - Northumbria University

Academic requirements

• GCSE/iGCSE – 5 passes at A-C

We welcome applications from students who have obtained good grades in their upper secondary education.

We also now accept the following:

• China – Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 70% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higher
• India – Standard 11 with 55%, Standard 12 with 50%.
• Malaysia – SPM Malaysia School Certificate, Forecast results accepted – UEC pass grades also accepted.
• Senegal – Baccalaureate/Baccalaureat Technique 10/20

Depending on your chosen degree course, specific subject requirements may apply. Our team will be able to help confirm the details for you.

For other country-specific entry requirements, please check our Entry Requirements. Alternatively, please contact our team who will be able to help you.

English language requirements

There are multiple entry levels to the International Foundation Programme depending on your IELTS level:

• 4.5 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 12-month programme
• 5.0 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 9-month programme
• 5.5 with no single sub score below 5.5, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 6-month programme

Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.

Age requirements

You must be over 16 years old

If you are under 18 at the start of the International Foundation Programme, you will need to include with your application a signed consent form by your parent or legal guardian. You can find a copy of this on our How to Apply page.

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