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Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities

Who is this programme for?

This programme is tailor-made for international students that need to develop their English language and academic skills before starting their chosen degree in social sciences, arts, or the humanities at an Irish university.

Intakes: January and September

Course length: Three terms

Study mode: On campus

Entry requirements: Check our academic and English language entry requirements

Fees and funding: Visit our fees page for full information.

Why study the International Foundation Year?

  • Spend time studying what you’re passionate about and develop your subject knowledge around your chosen progression degree.
  • Learn from teachers who are experienced in teaching international students.
  • Develop your English language skills through lessons and everyday life.
  • Adjust to life in Ireland with classmates from all around the world.

Modules

On this foundation programme, you will study core modules, aimed at developing key subject knowledge and English language skills to prepare you for studies at university.

  • Academic English Skills
  • Core Maths 1
  • Critical Reading
  • History and Urban Landscape of Dublin
  • Introduction to Globalisation
  • Introduction to Research
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Introduction to Statistics
  • Principals of Macroeconomics

Term dates

3 Term

January 2024
9/1/2024 - 21/3/2024
31/3/2024 - 6/6/2024
9/6/2024 - 22/8/2024
September 2024
22/9/2024 - 9/1/2025
12/1/2025 - 20/3/2025
30/3/2025 - 24/6/2025
January 2025
7/1/2025 - 20/3/2025
30/3/2025 - 5/6/2025
8/6/2025 - 21/8/2025

Progression degrees

Once you successfully complete your International Foundation Year and achieve the required grades, you will be able to progress to your chosen undergraduate degree.

Degree Programme NameAwardOverall GradeEnglish GradeGrade Module
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Nikita, an international student, on UCD's campus

"The International Foundation Year that at the International Study Centre is really helpful. The presentations skills we learn help to ease us into university life. If I had gone to university directly, I don't think I would have been eased into university life, as the International Study Centre helped with that."

Nikita from India
Studied the International Foundation Year
Progressed to BSc (Hons) Social Science

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Fees and scholarships

You can find out more about the fees involved with studying at Dublin International Study Centre on our fees page.

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Entry requirements

Discover the entry requirements for your programme. If you do not have the level English required to study our International Foundation Year, you can study our English language preparation course before you start your programme to help improve your English skills.

View our entry requirements

Join us today

Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to answer any questions you may have about your application. We can’t wait to meet you.