

HUMANITIES FOUNDATION
If you’re unsure about what you want to study in the future, the Humanities Foundation Course is a good choice for you.
You will study Business, International Relations, Law and Economics, and at the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in each subject and can decide what you would like to study further at university.
This course will give you variety in your studies. You’ll be introduced to each subject and learn key new vocabulary preparing you for further study at University. Because this course offers you 4 core subjects, you will have several choices for further study at university. This could include International Business and Finance, Management or Law.
These are the entry requirements for the Humanities Foundation Course
SEPTEMBER START | JANUARY START | |
COURSE LEVEL | RQF LEVEL 3 | RQF LEVEL 3 |
AGE AT START OF COURSE | 16.5 | 17 |
ENGLISH LEVEL | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 |
Here’s some key information for the Humanities Foundation course.
HUMANITIES | September Start | January Start |
Minimum Age | 16.5 | 17 |
Course Length | 3 terms | 2 terms* |
Start Dates | 7thSeptember 2020 | 11thJanuary 2021 |
English Language Requirement | IELTS 5.0 | IELTS 5.5 |
Hours of study per week | 23 | >30 |
Location | Cambridge | Cambridge |
Tuition Fees per Term | £6540 | £6540 |
Accommodation Options | Residential or Homestay | Homestay |
You’ll study the following subjects on the course.
- Business
- Economics
- International Relations
- Law
- English (IELTS/EAP)
- PSHE
- UCAS/Tutorials
You can view the full course syllabus below
Below are some examples of universities and courses that you could attend following completion of the humanities foundation course.
University of Manchester | BSc (Hons) International Business, Finance and Economics |
University of York | BSc (Hons) Marketing |
Bath Spa University | BA (Hons) Business and Management (Law) |
University of Bristol | BSc (Hons) International Business |
Goldsmiths, University of London | BSc (Hons) Management with Economics |
Lancaster University | BSc (Hons) International Management |
To apply for a course, go to our APPLY page. You can choose to apply online or download our application forms and scan them to us. Please ensure you read the instructions on the page so you complete the correct forms.