INTO Newcastle University Pathways 2018-19

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International Foundation
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Special features
Benefit from high contact hours during your
first semester, before progressing to more
independent study in preparation for your
degree programme.
Develop your teamwork and communication
skills by taking part in co-curricular activities
such as poetry in ‘Dead Poet’s Society’ or
singing and dancing in ‘Show Tunes’.
Have the chance to study one of
Shakespeare’s great plays and go on a trip
to a theatre to see it performed live.
Enjoy lessons in Newcastle University
archives where you will investigate letters
from World War 1.
Investigate contemporary social issues
in relation to sociological theory.
What will I study?
English for Academic Purposes (40 credits)
Introduction to British Institutions and Culture (10 credits)
Introduction to Sociology (20 credits)
Introduction to the Study of Humanities and Social Sciences (20 credits)
Study Skills and Projects (30 credits)
You will need to earn 120 credits to successfully complete your pathway programme.
For detailed module descriptions, please visit:
Progression options
You can progress to 20 degrees at Newcastle University from this pathway.
The following table provides information about the grades you need to achieve
to be guaranteed a place at Newcastle University in September 2019.
Humanities and Social Sciences
* All students commencing courses on a published
September start date must be 17 years old by
31 December of that calendar year. For all other
start dates, students must be 17 years old on the
published start date of the programme.
Want to find out more?
Visit our website or for help with your
application, contact our Admissions
team or your education counsellor.
“INTO helped me in bridging my
transition from high school to
university life, and assisted me in
improving both my academic and
conversational English.”
Jesslyn, Indonesia
Completed International Foundation and progressed
to Media and Business (Combined Honours)
at Newcastle University
Start dates
June, September and January
Programme length
3 terms or approximately 9 months
4 terms or approximately 12 months
Class hours
21 hours per week minimum
Class size
Maximum of 16 students per class
for English language teaching
Age requirement
17 years and above*
Academic entry requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local
equivalent to meet the same standard) with
good grades.
English language entry requirements
3 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
4 term: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
For students intending to progress
to Newcastle Law School:
3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5
in all subskills) or equivalent
4 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
in all subskills) or equivalent
If you do not meet the minimum English language
requirements you should apply for our Academic
English course. See pages for
more information.
Award and validating body
Successful completion of the International Foundation
programme leads to the award of International
Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from
Newcastle University.
Tuition fees
See page for course dates and prices.
For full course information visit:
Progress to Year 1 of a wide range
of undergraduate degrees
Benefit from events and field trips that
bring classroom learning to life
* The Combined Honours degree offers a diverse range of subjects including: Archaeology;
Business; Classics; Education; English Linguistic Studies; Film Studies/Film Practice;
Geography; German; History of Art; Japanese; Music; Philosophy; Portuguese; Psychology;
Spanish and Latin American Studies.
Find the most up-to-date information here:
Degree subject Specific requirements English level Final academic grade %
Ancient History and Archaeology BA (Hons) None 65 60
Archaeology BA (Hons) None 65 60
Architecture and Urban Planning BA (Hons) None 65 60
Combined Honours* BA (Hons) None 65 60
Education BA (Hons) None 65 with 60
in writing
60
Film and Media BA (Hons) None 65 60
Film Practices BA (Hons) None 65 60
Geography BA (Hons) None 65 60
Geography and Planning BA (Hons) None 65 60
Journalism, Media and Culture BA (Hons) None 65 60
Law LLB (Hons) None 70 65
Law (European Legal Studies) LLB (Hons) None 70 65
Law (International Legal Studies) LLB (Hons) None 70 65
Master of Planning MPlan (Hons) None 65 60
Media, Communication and Cultural Studies
BA (Hons)
None 65 60
Philosophy BA (Hons) None 65 60
Politics BA (Hons) None 65 60
Politics and Sociology BA (Hons) None 65 60
Sociology BA (Hons) None 65 60
Urban Planning BA (Hons) None 65 60
1st
in the UK for Communication
and Media Studies
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2017)
Top 20
in the UK for Law
(The Times and The Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2017)
Prepare to progress to a degree at Newcastle University: