The International Foundation Programme - Humanities and Social Sciences at QA Northumbria University is your gateway to higher education in the UK, designed for ambitious students aiming for undergraduate study in fields like sociology, politics, history, and international relations. You will develop essential academic skills and subject-specific knowledge, preparing you for the rigours of a degree programme. This foundation year is ideal if you need to strengthen your English language proficiency and academic competencies, ensuring you are fully equipped to succeed in your chosen humanities or social science discipline.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over six months, integrating core modules such as Academic Practice and Introduction to Cross Cultural Communication with subject-specific content. You will engage with key concepts in ethical practices and explore the foundations of humanities and social sciences, potentially undertaking an optional project to deepen your understanding. You will graduate with the confidence and academic preparedness necessary to progress to your chosen undergraduate degree at QA Northumbria University, ready to tackle complex ideas and contribute to critical discourse.