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University of Bristol,

United Kingdom

 

Study mode Start date Duration Fee Fee per Year of study
Full-time Sep years: 1 £20100 Academic year 2020 - 2021
This 1-year foundation course is designed to help you qualify for entry to an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences or Law at the University of Bristol. It aims to develop your academic and language skills before your degree, so that you’re prepared for undergraduate study.

Most of your classes will take place at the Centre for Academic Language and Development. The Centre is based on the main Clifton campus, so you’ll experience university life from your first day.

You’ll be taught by expert University of Bristol teachers who will help you to develop your language and academic skills, and to follow your path to a University of Bristol degree.

The International Foundation Programme Plus is for students with a higher level of English: the minimum requirement is an IELTS score of 7.0 (overall), 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in speaking, listening and reading. This programme will give you the opportunity to focus your attention on further developing your academic language and literacy through problem-based learning, using an integrated skills approach. When you speak to an adviser, they will be able to discuss with you whether you are eligible for this programme.

As an International Foundation Programme student, you’ll have access to all of the University of Bristol’s resources, including a comprehensive student support service. If you ever need help with anything, you will have someone to talk to.

Modules

International Foundation Programme

Common modules - these are taken by all students:

  • Academic Writing
  • Text Response

International Foundation Programme Plus

Common modules - these are taken by all students:

  • Accelerated Academic Language and Literacy
  • Language and Communications Studies

Social Sciences and Law

In addition to the common modules, students on this pathway will also take 3 of the following modules*:

  • Essential Mathematics
  • Foundation of Law and Politics
  • Foundations of Finance and Economics
  • Foundations of Management
  • Foundations of Psychology
  • Introduction to the Social Sciences
  • Introductory Mathematics
  • Mathematics for Social Sciences
  • What Does it Mean to be Human?

* For some degrees, the University will require you to take particular modules. 

Entry requirements

  • IELTS UKVI 5.5 (at least 5.0 in all skills)

If you have a higher level of English, you may be eligible to take the International Foundation Programme Plus, which is designed for students who have an IELTS UKVI score of at least 7.0 (overall), 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in reading, speaking and listening.

  • For Russian high school graduates: Certificate of Complete General Secondary education (Attestat) Grade XI with minimum grade average of 4.0 or 'Good'.


Students have a choice of course options leading to an undergraduate degree at the University of Bristol. The specific course you need will depend on the degree you want to progress to. When you study the International Foundation Programme, you are guaranteed entry to a University of Bristol degree if you pass at the required level with good attendance. You can progress to one of the following degrees:

    • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
    • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management
    • BSc (Hons) Accounting and Management with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Economics
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Econometrics
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Econometrics with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Management
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Management with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics
    • BSc (Hons) Economics and Politics with Study Abroad
    • MSci Economics with Innovation
    • BSc (Hons) Economics with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Economics with Study in Continental Europe
    • BSc (Hons) Finance
    • BSc (Hons) International Business Management
    • BSc (Hons) International Business Management with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Management
    • MSci Management with Innovation
    • BSc (Hons) Management with Study Abroad
    • BA (Hons) Philosophy
    • BSc (Hons) Education Studies
    • BSc (Hons) Education Studies with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education
    • BSc (Hons) Psychology in Education with Study Abroad
    • LLB Law
    • BSc (Hons) Marketing
    • BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies
    • MSci Childhood Studies with Innovation
    • BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies with Management
    • BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies with Quantitative Research Methods
    • MSci Childhood Studies with Quantitative Research Methods
    • BSc (Hons) Childhood Studies with Study Abroad
    • BSc (Hons) Criminology
    • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Quantitative Research Methods
    • MSci Criminology with Quantitative Research Methods
    • BSc (Hons) Criminology with Study Abroad

Location

Bristol is located 170 km from London at the mouth of the river Avon. It is the industrial, educational and cultural center of the Bristol region. It is the eighth most populous city in the United Kingdom, and now has about 430,000 inhabitants. A large number of students and young people choose the city for a great place to live and study, as well as for many restaurants, shops and cafes. In 2018, National Geographic Traveler ranked Bristol 11th on its "Cool List". Bristol is also one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country.

In 2015, Bristol was declared the green capital of Europe. Declared legally: the city has a lot of greenery, parks, clean water, well-developed public transport. This is one of the first years of bicycles in England: it is maximally adapted for this ecological fork of transport. In addition, the local climate, which is one of the warmest in the UK, is also suitable for Cycling.

The city of Bristol has very good transport links to other parts of the UK. London is within 90 minutes by train. The major hubs are Bristol International Airport, Bristol Temple Meads railway station, and Bristol bus and coach station.

Within the city there are numerous regular bus services and taxi ranks. And of course you can always walk - most of what you will need at Bristol is located within a radius of approximately 20 minutes' walk.

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