International Foundation in Humanities and Law

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

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Prepare for entry to Year 1 of a world top 125 undergraduate law degree, the UK's top 10 media* degree or an industry-focused program in psychology, sociology, politics or economics at City St George's, University of London.

Want to study law in London? This program leads to the pioneering City Law School, where four British prime ministers, two Ghanaian presidents and Mahatma Gandhi previously studied.

*Times Higher Education World Rankings by Subject 2025

*Complete University Guide 2026*

Key Information

The only international student preparation program in the UK that is fully validated and quality assured by City St George's, University of London and tailored to the undergraduate curriculum.
Guaranteed progression to a range of undergraduate degrees in humanities and law at City St George's, University of London.
Experience practical visits to London’s law courts, real-world projects and mock UN debating competitions.
Study at our dedicated learning center in the heart of London, with tailored 24/7 support.
Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.
Attend taster classes delivered by university faculty.

Course Details

International Foundation in Humanities and Law

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

Age Requirement

All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course.

Academic Requirements

Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. Students intending to progress to Journalism or Law: Some previous familiarity with arts, humanities or social science subjects may be desirable. - *Additional Information: - Students intending to progress to Music: - applicants without appropriate formal music qualifications must provide evidence of their musical skills and knowledge through submission of a portfolio of work samples. This must include some evidence of knowledge of Western music theory, for example through an academic essay on a music analysis topic and/or a notated composition. If applicants wish to pursue 1:1 instrumental or vocal tuition as part of their studies, a good Grade 7 performance qualification or equivalent is normally required. For those without qualifications, we ask that you submit a recording (preferably video) of one or more performances.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent.

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Academic Year 2025/26

15 September 2025 - 19 June 2026

Term 1: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
Term 2: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
Term 3: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

Academic Year 2025/26

5 January 2026 - 14 August 2026

Term 1: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
Term 2: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026
Term 3: 22 June 2026 - 14 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 17,995.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 55.00 - 370.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 18,800.00 - 19,115.00

Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.

Core modules

Credit Hours

International Studies

20 Credit Hours

Society and Culture

20 Credit Hours

Quantitative Methods

20 Credit Hours

Foundation in English Law

20 Credit Hours

Academic English and Study Skills

40 Credit Hours

Notes

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Journalism, Politics and History-BA (Hons)

Final level %: 75%

English level %: 70% with a minimum of 70% in each component

Additional Requirements

Music Performance with Production-BA (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65% with a minimum of 60% in each component

Media and Communication-BA (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements

Media Production-BA (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements

Communication, PR and Advertising-BA (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements

Psychology with Criminology-BSc (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements

Journalism-BA (Hons)

Final level %: 75%

English level %: 70%

Additional Requirements

Criminology-BSc (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements

Criminology and Sociology-BSc (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements

International Political Economy-BSc (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: 65%

Additional Requirements