International Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in a wide range of subjects, including many based at the £10m LICA building. Popular subjects include law, film studies, sociology, linguistics and politics.

Key Information

Choose to specialize in social science and law, psychology or media and study modules tailored to your intended degree.
Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Age Requirement

Students who are younger than 18 are only eligible to live in campus accommodation if their birthday falls before 01 July.

Students who do not meet this requirement must live off campus and follow our regulations for underaged students.

Academic Requirements

Good high school graduation grades or equivalent. Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic modules' only

English Language Requirements

IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in writing and a minimum of 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent.

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2025/26

15th June 2026 - 28th May 2027

Term 1: 15th June 2026 - 21st August 2026
Term 2: 28th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
Term 3: 4th January 2027 - 12th March 2027
Term 4: 29th March 2027 - 28th May 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 22,250.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 345.00 - 450.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 23,445.00 - 23,550.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.

Core modules

Credit Hours

EAP for Undergraduate Studies

30 Credit Hours

English for Academic Purposes with Research Project

30 Credit Hours

Professional and Communication Skills

10 Credit Hours

Elective modules

Contemporary Issues in Law, Politics and Society

20 Credit Hours

Introduction to Business

20 Credit Hours

Introduction to Psychology

20 Credit Hours

Mathematics

20 Credit Hours

Media and Communications

20 Credit Hours

Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course - including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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International Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

International Foundation in Social Sciences and Humanities

Lancaster University International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2025/26

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

Modules

Core modules

Credit Hours

Elective modules

Progression