Course Overview

The International Foundation Year in Business, Media and Social Sciences is your route to a range of undergraduate degrees at the University of Sussex. It is a university preparation course that will give you the English language level, academic knowledge, and study skills you need to succeed in your degree. It is an excellent choice for students who would like a little more support with their studies, or who do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry into a degree programme.

During the International Foundation Year your learning will be structured in the same way as University teaching. This ensures you receive excellent preparation for undergraduate study.

You will study a range of different modules throughout the programme, based on the pathway that you choose. You can choose one of the following pathways:

• Business, Management and Economics

• Film and Media

• Social Sciences, Global Studies and Law 

You should choose your pathway based on the degree you wish to study.

General Eligibility

• Academic: Good High school graduation grades or equivalent. Check the country-specific entry requirements below

• Age: Applicants must turn 18 by the 31st July of the year they are due to complete their ISC course and progress

• Nationality: Only available to international (non-UK and non-EU students)

• Additional: For Engineering route: Student will require either GCSE Mathematics grade 6 or equivalent. For Life Sciences route: Student will require GCSE Biology and Chemistry (or combined science to include biology and chemistry) grade 6 or equivalent.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (min 5.0 in writing)