Foundation Certificate: Business, Law and Social Sciences

Aim

Foundation Certificate: Business, Law and Social Sciences prepares you for an undergraduate degree in the School of Law, the School of Management or the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Sheffield. The programme is academically challenging and provides integrated academic studies in business, law or social sciences, advanced level English language, and comprehensive study skills.

The University of Sheffield’s undergraduate degrees are highly regarded by employers across a range of industries. Guided by the latest developments in each subject, the University’s degree programmes equip students with cutting-edge skills and abilities, and produce graduates who stand out in increasingly competitive job markets.

Entry requirements

Entry into the Certificate programme requires students to have successfully passed high school Grade 12 or equivalent. The exact entry requirements vary from country to country.

Find out more about entry requirements

The Certificate has flexible entry points depending on your level of English proficiency. The table below shows the different levels, course durations and start dates available:

Language requirementsDurationStart dates
IELTS 5.5

TOEFL 525

CBTOEFL 196		2 terms20 September 2010

Course Outline


Core ModulesPathway Modules
Key Academic Skills 1a

Key Academic Skills 1b

Key Academic Skills 2

Introduction to Social Sciences

The International Economy

Mathematics and Statistics for the Social Sciences

English Language Modules (3 term students only)		Business Pathway

Business and the Business Environment

Business Enterprise

Law and Social Sciences Pathway

The Individual, State and Society

Introduction to Legal Principles and Systems

Student Tutorials

All students have a Learning Support Tutor who will work with you throughout your academic programme at the college, and support you in achieving your study goals. Through regular meetings, your tutor can offer valuable advice to help you develop your study skills and knowledge, ensuring you receive the best possible education.

Assessment

Students are assessed through a combination of assignments, periodic tests and end-of-module examinations. Full-time attendance is an important part of the assessment.

Progression

The Certificate allows you to progress to the first year of an undergraduate degree within the Management School, the School of Law, or the Faculty of Social Sciences. Your place is guaranteed when you complete the Certificate programme and achieve the grades stipulated in your offer letter. To find out more please follow the Quick Link to progression routes on the right.



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