University of Essex International College
University of Essex International College

Constable Building, University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, East of England, United Kingdom

2.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate in Humanities - Continue to Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Summary

Program Description

For students who've finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the  University of Essex. 

A student’s course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. Students taking a course longer than 2 terms, will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Law

Essex teaches law that matters, with a concern for the demands of justice and commerce. A combination of rigorous legal training with opportunities for developing students' practical expertise, as they learn to analyze the law of England and Wales in relation to its European and international frameworks and to apply it in practice. As law students, not only will they learn legal rules, but students will also consider the function of law in society, the philosophy of law, policy issues and law reform.

Essex specializes in commercial law, public law, and human rights law. They are ranked in the top 100 Law Schools in the THE World University Rankings 2020 and are top 20 in the UK for research excellence. At Essex, they don’t simply prepare you for the legal profession. Essex equips students with the skills and knowledge to become an agent for change, whatever career path they may choose.

From the start of the course, students are challenged to think deeply, broadly and strategically about career paths. Over the first two years, alongside law subjects, students will take a career management module designed to help them identify personal strengths and goals, understand what employers (both within and outside law) are looking for and enhance their employability profile.

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

4

Writing

4

Listening

4

Speaking

4

Reading

30

Writing

30

Listening

30

Speaking

30

Program Intakes

Open date

December 3, 2024

Submission deadline

June 3, 2025

Open date

March 3, 2025

Submission deadline

September 3, 2025

Open date

March 1, 2025

Submission deadline

September 1, 2025

Open date

June 4, 2025

Submission deadline

December 4, 2025

Cost and Duration

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Program Level

10 month pathway program (international foundation year) followed by a 3 year bachelor's degree

Program Length

£12180 GBP

Cost of Living

£0 GBP

Application fee

£21540 GBP / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

EduTravel Insurance Fee: £520 (per year)
Administration Fee: £200 (one time)