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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    23,550GBP
  • Start date
    Sep, Oct

Program overview

What the University of York International Pathway College says about their program:

If you’ve finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help you gain entry to the first year of an undergraduate degree. 

Studying a Foundation Certificate gives you the chance to improve your English language level, academic skills and subject knowledge. 

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Successful completion of an undergraduate degree or diploma (Grades and relevant background requirements vary depending on the university degree and pathway course)

English proficiency

  • UKVI IELTS

    5.0 or

  • UKVI IELTS

    5.5

Equivalent scores from other English language tests are accepted, including LanguageCert International ESOL SELT, PTE Academic UKVI and more.

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Copy of passport
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Fees and funding

Funding opportunities and tuition fee rates vary depending on where you're from and the course and level you wish to study.

Funding

A scholarship of £4000 is available, subject to both English proficiency scores and academic performance

Fee information

  • Foundation tuition

    From £21,490 to £24,950 per program

  • Pre Master’s tuition

    From £23,320 to £29,160 per program

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Visa requirements for the University of York International Pathway College

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