Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Science) BA
Year of entry 2025
2024 course information- Start date
- September 2025
- Delivery type
- On campus
- Duration
- 4 years full time
- Contact
- IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk
Course overview
The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Science) offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Arts and Social Science-related undergraduate degree programme.
The University of Leeds International Foundation Year is one of the most established and successful programmes of its type in the UK. For more than 30 years it has been helping high-achieving international students to realise their ambition of studying for an undergraduate degree at the University. During this year of study, all your teaching is delivered by academic staff at the University and you are taught on campus and have full access to our facilities.
Course details
The initial year prepares you for entry onto an undergraduate degree in a wide range of Arts, Communications and Social Sciences programmes. Alongside academic study skills and English, you will study subject-specific, tailored modules, designed to ensure that you are fully prepared for your next years of undergraduate study.
Course structure
The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.
Year 1 compulsory modules
| Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Study Skills for Arts and Social Sciences | 40 |
Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
| Module Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Art and Cultural History | 40 |
| Studio Work (Materiality and Process) | 40 |
| Introduction to Studying Media and Communication | 40 |
| Exploring the Arts and Humanities | 40 |
| Introduction to Music Studies | 40 |
| Researching and Studying the Social Sciences | 40 |
| Social Inequalities in Contemporary Society | 40 |
Learning and teaching
On this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.
Entry requirements
International
Please go to the International Foundation Year website for details on how to apply and entry requirements.
Fees
UK: To be confirmed
International: £24,000 (per year)
There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.
Scholarships and financial support
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International Foundation Year
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Student profile: Elizabeth Adeyemo
The IFY programme has been very rewarding because I feel very prepared to move on to my degree. Members of staff especially the IFY committee and staff in School of sociology are very supportive.Find out more about Elizabeth Adeyemo's time at Leeds