Study Business, Law and Social Sciences at Sheffield Hallam University, a Foundation degree offered on the City Campus campus in Sheffield, United Kingdom. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English and takes approximately 1 year to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The tuition fee is USD 18,285 / year, with the next intake scheduled for September 1, 2026.
Aimed at international students, this foundation course prepares students for a range of degrees including Business, Law, Hospitality, Tourism, Finance, Built Environment and Psychology. The programme ends in late July, meaning you can stay in the UK as you prepare to begin your undergraduate course in September, with advice given about obtaining a visa.
The International Foundation Programme is for international students and is designed to help you transition on to one of a range of undergraduate degrees at Sheffield Hallam University.
English language requirements
To enrol on the course, you are required to have an IELTS certificate from an approved centre. You can apply for the IFP while you are waiting for your results.
For September entry, an overall IELTS 4.5 is required, with a minimum of 4.0 in all skills.
For January entry, a minimum IELTS 5.0 is needed, with a minimum of 4.5 in all skills.
Academic entry requirements
Good high school graduation grades which includes Maths.
Find out which qualifications we accept from your home country.
You may be required to provide examples of creative work to support your application.
You must be 18 years old when you enrol on the course. September applicants must be 18 years old by 1st September and January applicants by 1st January.
Successful completion of the IFP will open the door to your future, guaranteeing you a place on one of over 40 undergraduate degrees here at Sheffield Hallam. These are:
* A portfolio submission will be required at the time of applying for the International Foundation Programme.
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