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International Foundation Year: Human Science and Humanities

Learn more about studying International Foundation Year: Human Science and Humanities as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,900GBP
  • Start date
    Jan, Oct, Nov
  • QS Ranking
    #521

Program overview

What the University of Huddersfield says about their program:

The International Foundation Year in Health & Human Sciences will prepare you for a range of degrees in fields related to health, such as physiotherapy, sports science, podiatry and pharmaceutical science. It can also prepare you for studying degrees in behavioural sciences, such as psychology, sociology and criminology.

You will study core modules, which are general skills subjects, and specialised modules tailored to your chosen area of study - all of which are important for your academic development.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

International Foundation Year

  • Academic

    Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

International Year One Applicants must hold one or more of the following:

  • Excellent (senior) high school graduation grades;
  • Completed A Levels, IB or an internationally-recognised Foundation Year programme;
  • Completed the first year of an HND or Advanced Diploma;
  • Currently in the first year of study on a relevant undergraduate degree;
  • Experience

    Relevant work experience (for mature students only)

Please note:

  • Applicants to the International Foundation Year and International Year One must be at least 17 years old to apply and must be 18(+) before the start of the program
  • Country specific entry requirements may apply

English proficiency

  • International Foundation Year

    SELT (UKVI IELTS or Trinity Test) equivalent to IELTS 4.5 overall (min 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 all other skills)

  • International Year One

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (or equivalent)

Documents required

  • Application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Translations
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Passport identification page
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Required grades

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Scholarships at University of Huddersfield

  • Destination Change Scholarship

    Official page

    A scholarship for eligible international students with an offer from a US higher education institution who switch to Huddersfield for eligible taught programmes.

  • Merit-based scholarship

    Official page

    A merit-based award of up to £4,000 for international self-funded students paying full fees on eligible undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses at Huddersfield.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Fee information

  • International Foundation Year

    £15,500 per program

  • International Year One

    £15,750 per program

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What is the cost of living near University of Huddersfield?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£678
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£615
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£118
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£33
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£80
Monthly grocery basket£134
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£10
Gym membership£36

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for the University of Huddersfield

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

UK student visa requirements