2025/26 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue

Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Science)

Programme overview

Programme code: BA-IIFY/ATSS
UCAS code
Duration: 4 Years
Method of Attendance: Full Time
Programme manager: Martin Maule
Contact address: M.T.Maule@leeds.ac.uk
Total credits: 120
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme: International Pathways Centre
Examination board through which the programme will be considered: The Examination Boards of the University Schools / Centres responsible for delivering the modules.
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups: The initial year (IFY) of this programme is at NQF level 3 and QAA Subject Benchmarks are not applicable. Years 1-3 are already validated full degree programmes and are referenced to subject benchmarks.

Entry requirements

Academic Requirements: Applicants are required to achieve specific grades in an appropriate qualification.
English Language Requirements: Applicants will be expected to provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS overall score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.

Programme specification

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Arts and Social Science) is an extended 4-year degree. It offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but who do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Arts and Social Science-related undergraduate degree programme.

The International Foundation Year will provide a firm grounding in the subjects required for the students’ intended continued undergraduate study. Successful completion of the initial year will guarantee you progression onto your chosen undergraduate degree at Leeds.

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Compulsory Modules

Students are required to study the following compulsory Academic Study Skills module:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ELU0038	Academic Study Skills for Arts and Social Sciences	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Optional Modules

Students will also be required to study modules in particular subjects. There are different module combinations, known as pathways, and students are assigned to these by admissions based on their progression route.

Social Sciences Pathway

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
SLSP0150	Introduction to Social Inequalities	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
SLSP0165	Studying the Social Sciences through Culture	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
SLSP0170	Global Challenges and the Social Sciences	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP
SLSP0175	Topics in the Social Sciences	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Humanities Pathway

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
FOAH0010	Exploring the Arts and Humanities	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
SLSP0150	Introduction to Social Inequalities	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
SLSP0170	Global Challenges and the Social Sciences	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Media and Communication Pathway

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
COMM0010	Introduction to Studying Media and Communication	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
FOAH0010	Exploring the Arts and Humanities	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Art and Media Pathway

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ARTF0010	Art and Cultural History	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
COMM0010	Introduction to Studying Media and Communication	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Arts Pathway

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
ARTF0010	Art and Cultural History	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
FOAH0010	Exploring the Arts and Humanities	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP

Music Pathway

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
FOAH0010	Exploring the Arts and Humanities	40	Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun)	PFP
MUS0001	Exploring Music Studies	20	Semester 1 (Sep to Jan)	PFP
MUS0002	Music in Practice	20	Semester 2 (Jan to Jun)	PFP

Last updated: 01/08/2025 15:05:37

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