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International Foundation Year in Business, Media and Social Sciences
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.
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 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.
Entry Requirement
Academic Requirements:
Your country
Academic qualification(s) you need
Bangladesh
Successful completion of High School Certificate at an average grade of 60% with passes in 4 or more subjects and minimum of 50% in relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences
China
SH2 : 70% average inc relevant subjects, and a minimum of 4 academic subjects or SH3: 65% average inc relevant subjects, and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above
Ghana
Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects
Hong Kong
Form 5 : 3 subject passes or HKDSE 2,2,2. Chinese to be accepted
India
Successful completion of the Standard 10+1 with 70% or above or Standard 10+2 at 55% or above, minimum 50% in relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences
Indonesia
Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.5 or above or SMU 2 at an average of 7.0. 5 relevant subjects required
Iran
Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with overall GPA 14/20 including relevant subjects
Japan
Successful completion of Kotogakko (Year 12) with grade average or 70% or GPA 3.5/5. Year 11 with 75% or GPA 4/5 may be considered, subject to age
Jordan
Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects
Kazakhstan
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5
Korea
SH3: 5th Grade average in rank, with at least 5th grade in relevant subjects SH2: 4th Grade average in rank with at least 4th grade in relevant subjects
Libya
Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80%
Macau
Successful completion of iGCSE/'O' Levels at grade C in 5 relevant subjects including English or completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with an average grade of 65% - 75% in relevant subjects
Malaysia
SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths
Mexico
Successful completion of Bachillerato at a average of 75% and above
Morocco
Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12
Nigeria
Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects
Pakistan
Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate at an average grade of 3-5 (60%) overall, with passes in 4 or more subjects with 50% minimum required for relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences
Qatar
Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 80% in relevant subjects
Russia
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Saudi Arabia
Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and no lower than 70% in relevant subjects
Singapore
Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths
Taiwan
Successful completion of Senior High School Year 3 pass with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects overall, including relevant subjects or SH2 with 75%.
Thailand
Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5
Turkey
Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects
UAE
Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and minimum of 70% in relevant subjects
Ukraine
Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0
USA
Grade 11 - GPA 2.75 or Grade 12 2.50. GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites
Vietnam
Successful completion of Year 12 with average GPA 7.0 and minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Sciences subjects
English Language Requirements:
Find out more about the entry requirements for the International Foundation Year at the University of Sussex International Study Centre.
Entry requirements
International Foundation Year
English language*
Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (min 5.0 in writing)*
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.
*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
Fees
£18000
This information was accurate on : 13/10/2020 Please contact us for more information about this courses
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