International Foundation Year Integrated with Law, Arts, Humanities, Business and Social Sciences

Typical entry requirements

Selection process:

You are eligible to apply for the IFY if you have been educated exclusively outside of the UK
or

have been educated outside of the UK for most of your life but have chosen to complete secondary school within the UK Educational System

You are not eligible for the IFY if you have completed all of your education via the UK Educational System.

Selection process

Selection is normally based on actual or predicted grades plus the academic reference and personal statement on either your Direct or UCAS application.

Entry requirements:

For details of entry requirements by country, please email the International Foundation Year team at ifyp@soton.ac.uk

You will find our International Foundation Year entry requirements at the link below:

International Foundation Year Entry Requirements

English language level:

To join the IFY you will need one of the following:

- A minimum level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with at least 5.5 in each component
- Pearson Test of Academic English 51 in each component
- TEEP 6.0 overall
- FCE Grade A or an equivalent standard in other qualifications approved by the University

Applications to combined Economics

IFY Applicants wishing to progress onto an undergraduate programme for the combined Economics programmes are required to have a minimum Grade B in AS level Mathematics.

Please note: BSc Economics is not a degree of progression we can offer through the Foundation Programme.

Applications to BA Music

IFY students will be required to obtain Grade 8 Practical or demonstrated equivalent standard** and Grade 6 Theory before progressing onto the BA in Music.

** Equivalence to grade 8 is ascertained via audition. This can be done in person or by sending a video. We recognise Music practical and theory exams from ABRSM, Trinity, Rockschool and LCM.

Applications to BA courses at Winchester School of Art

The IFY will progress onto undergraduate degrees at Winchester School of Art. We will require students to submit a portfolio of their work electronically. Portfolio advice is found here.
 

This page contains specific entry requirements for this course. Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country.

Typical course content

On the International Foundation Year you will complete a set of core (compulsory) modules as well as elective (specialised) modules relevant to your chosen degree.

Each week you will have approximately 20 hours of tuition including lectures, seminars and tutorials. You will also spend at least 15 hours a week studying independently with the guidance of your tutors and personal academic advisor.

Your work will include essays, presentations and exams as part of your assessment. In addition, you will have to do a Personal Research Project in your second semester. This will be a study of a topic related to your chosen degree area supported by your academic advisor.

Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information can be found in the programme handbook (or other appropriate guide or website).

As an international (non-EU) student, you may be eligible for funding from the University, our partners, or organisations within your home country.

Costs associated with this course

Students are responsible for meeting the cost of essential textbooks, and of producing such essays, assignments, laboratory reports and dissertations as are required to fulfil the academic requirements for each programme of study.

In some cases you'll be able to choose modules (which may have different costs associated with that module) which will change the overall cost of a programme to you. Please also ensure you read the section on additional costs in the University’s Fees, Charges and Expenses Regulations in the University Calendar available at www.calendar.soton.ac.uk.