International Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-10-01 | - |
| 2024-03-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
Program Overview
The International Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences is a 12, 9, or 6-month program designed to prepare students for undergraduate degrees in these fields. It focuses on developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills through a combination of lectures, seminars, and independent study. The program emphasizes the importance of understanding social science developments, academic culture in the UK, and ethical practices. Upon completion, students can progress to various undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.
Program Outline
Outline:
Overview:
The International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences is a 12, 9, or 6-month program designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in undergraduate degrees in Humanities and Social Sciences. The program focuses on developing critical thinking, research skills, and communication skills.
Objectives:
- Develop key understanding of a range of social science developments in present-day society, the conditions these developments create, and the theories used to describe and investigate them
- Develop your awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university Each term consists of a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials, and independent study.
Modules:
- English for University Studies (0 credits)
- Professional Development Planning
- Academic Practice
- Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication
- Introduction to Humanities and Social Sciences
- Ethical Practices in Action
- Academic Practice: Explore broad range of essential study skills such as research and working with sources and use of digital tools.
- Introduction to Cross Cultural Communication: Expand your understanding of globalisation and use your knowledge of other people’s behaviour and traditions to adapt to new cultures both in work and life.
- Ethical Practices in Action: Draw on core philosophical principles and learn how choices we make and the actions we take shape today’s world.
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
The program is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and tutorials. Students are also expected to undertake independent study.
Faculty:
The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified staff from both Northumbria University and QA Higher Education.
Unique Approaches:
The program uses a variety of teaching methods to ensure that students are engaged and challenged. These methods include Problem-based learning, collaborative learning, and e-learning.
Careers:
Career Paths:
The program can lead to a variety of careers in the humanities and social sciences. Some of the most common career paths include:
- Teacher
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Journalist
- Social Worker
- Counselor
- Human Resources Manager
Other:
- The program is designed to help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in a variety of careers.
- The program emphasizes the importance of critical thinking, research skills, and communication skills.
- The program is taught by a team of experienced and qualified staff.
- The program uses a variety of teaching methods to ensure that students are engaged and challenged.
Other:
Study Plan:
The program follows a study plan that is designed to ensure that students are progressing at a steady pace. The study plan includes a variety of assessments that are designed to measure student learning.
Progression Degrees:
- Infographic: Pathway Student Profile
Fees:
Tuition fee 2024/25 IELTS 4.5 will study the 12-month programme: £20,750 IELTS 5.0 will study the 9-month programme: £16,750 IELTS 5.5 will study the 6-month programme: £11,250
