International Foundation Programme (Social Sciences and Law)
2025 entry
Course summary
On the Social Sciences and Law pathway of the International Foundation Programme, you will take classes to improve your English, academic skills and subject knowledge. The units you will be allocated will depend on the degree you plan to study and may include Foundations of Law, Foundations of Politics, Introduction to the Social Sciences, Culture and Identity, Exploring Literature, Foundations of Finance and Economics, Foundations of Management, or Mathematics.
For more information about this course, including how to apply, please visit the International Foundation Programme website.
Course structure
Full details about the course structure and units for this course can be viewed in the programme catalogue.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of qualifications and welcome applications from students of all backgrounds. Below is a guide to the typical offers for this course.
The University of Bristol welcomes applications from international students, and we accept a wide range of qualifications for undergraduate and postgraduate study.
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We consider applicants who have graduated from year 12 of your high school in your own country with a good grade point average (GPA), or equivalent school-leaving qualifications. We also consider applicants with three A-levels at grade C, or five GCSEs at grade B. If you are applying from mainland China please see our web page for further information about academic entry requirements. If you are applying from any other country please visit our partner Kaplan International Pathways for further information.
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Selection process
- Regulations and codes of conduct we abide by to create a positive environment for learning and achievement are found in the University admissions policies and procedures.
- If applying with extenuating circumstances please see our policy.
- Full information about our selection processes for International Foundation Programme (Social Sciences and Law) can be found in the Admissions Statement:
Admissions statement