Law, Humanities & Social Science

Course Overview

The University Foundation Programme (UFP) Law, Humanities & Social Sciences Foundation Pathway is a one-year (September start) or 6-month intensive (January start) foundation course, which will prepare you for a wide range of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences bachelor degrees.

The UFP Law, Humanities & Social Sciences Foundation Pathway allows students to gain critical analysis, evidence gathering and argument evaluation skills. Students also develop an appreciation for differences in society, culture and human behaviour.

The employability skills gained on the UFP Law, Humanities & Social Sciences Foundation Pathway, such as strong critical thinking and communication skills, are highly valued by employers in all job sectors. The UK has a rich history of cutting-edge study and career options in Law, Humanities and Social Sciences and is home to some of the oldest and best-funded institutions in the world, making it the perfect place to study this subject area. The British legal system is the most widely used and recognised in the world and an understanding of this complex system will prepare students for any degree related to this challenging field.

Course Modules

In the first phase of the one year pathway, students complete the three minor modules:

• Mathematics
• Information Technology
• Communications Skills/IELTS

In phases 2 and 3 students choose three major modules from the following:

• Law
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Economics

If students elect to follow the January start intensive pathway, they will study both Phase 1 and Phase 2 at the same time between January and Easter. They will then study Phase 3 alone between Easter and June.

Teaching and Assessment

The UFP Law, Humanities & Social Sciences Foundation Pathway is continually assessed, thus removing the pressure of an end-of-year examination. There will be mid-term examinations throughout the course and an end-of-term examination for each module. In addition, students are required to complete coursework.

We offer a university-approved syllabus which fully prepares students for their undergraduate studies. Our teachers are highly qualified and are specialists in their field. The exceptional standard of education allows students to make a smooth transition to undergraduate degree-level study.

Degree Course Subjects

Our foundation course offers progression to almost all Law, Humanities & Social Sciences university degree courses including:

• Advertising
• Anthropology
• Business Law
• Criminology
• Development Economics
• Economics
• Education
• European Studies
• Film & TV Studies
• Geography
• History
• International Relations
• International Law
• Journalism
• Law
• Law & Economics
• Law & Politics
• Mass Communication
• Media Studies
• Media & Cultural Studies
• Philosophy
• Politics
• Politics & Economics
• Politics & International Relations
• Politics & Social Studies
• Public Relations & Communications
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Theatre Studies

Entry Requirements

We require all applicants to hold 5 passes at UK GCSE or IGCSE (or international equivalent) at Grades C/4 or better. Two of these must be in Mathematics and English. If a student holds a recent IELTS pass with an overall result of 5.5 or above with no individual modules scoring lower than 5, this can be taken in lieu of a GCSE in English.

Application process

Apply

Complete our Application form and Medical and SEN declaration form, and send it to us with a copy of your passport and certificates/transcripts of your academic results.

Interview

If you meet the entry requirements, we’ll invite you for an interview so we can learn more about you, your goals, and your potential, and you can meet us and learn more about studying at LILA* College.

Welcome to the family!

We’ll offer you a place or let you know why your application was unsuccessful within two working days. Once you’ve accepted the offer and paid your deposit, we’ll start the visa sponsorship process (if applicable) and get ready to welcome you!

Other University Foundation Programmes available…

When studying your University Foundation Programme with LILA* College, you can choose from the following foundation pathways detailed below depending on popularity and student volume: