Program Overview

The International Foundation Year is for international students who want a well-rounded, supportive introduction to an undergraduate degree at Kingston University, London. It is offered by Study Group at the International Study Centre, taught in three interesting subject pathways. This program will help you transition into a university lifestyle and ensure your success while studying abroad.

Why study the International Foundation Year?
This program is designed to prepare you to enter the first year of your undergraduate degree. By studying the International Foundation Year, you will benefit from:

• A base of knowledge in your course subject area
• The level of English language required for your undergraduate studies
• Bettered academic study skills
• A focused approach to teaching
• Smaller-sized classes with lessons catered to you
• A useful introduction to campus life.
• Once you have successfully completed the program, and achieved the required grades, you will be well-equipped to start your chosen undergraduate degree at Kingston University, London.

What you will study
The International Foundation Year is made up of several cores and route-specific modules that will better your understanding of your chosen subject area. Depending on your choice of pathway, you can cater your modules to benefit your future career path. The course will also incorporate English language tuition, which will be focused on improving your speaking, writing and academic language skills, and prepare you for learning in a second language.

International Foundation Year in Social Sciences
Our Social Sciences programme will prepare you for a degree across a range of areas, including Film, History, Journalism, Politics, Television and Psychology.

Journalism
Progression into work or further study stands at 100%. 90% of our students are employed within six months of finishing the course, with half working as media professionals, according to data collected from our graduates in the past two years. In addition, our graduates' first job salaries after six months of finishing the course reach £25,000 – higher than the UK average of £19,000 for journalism graduates.

Our alumni have progressed to roles such as senior broadcast journalist at the BBC, digital news editor at OK! Magazine, sports journalist at the Daily Star, and picture editor at The Sun. They also work in the business press, broadcasting, PR and media-related roles like fashion copywriter.