International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences
The University of Manchester
Key Information
- Progress to a world top 35 institution, The University of Manchester (QS World University Rankings 2025).
- Improve academic English and advanced research and reporting skills, including through independent research projects.
- Smaller class sizes and expert guidance with university applications at INTO Manchester, ensuring plenty of academic support and help choosing where to study.
- Progress to world top 30 humanities and social sciences degrees (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024) across four prestigious schools at the Faculty of Humanities.
- The university is home to range of renowned institutes such as the Work and Equalities Institute and the Global Development Institute, and law students can access the Legal Advice Centre and Q-Step for quantitative training and work placements.
Course Details
International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences
The University of Manchester
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For January start dates, students must have turned 17 years old by the 31st December immediately preceding the course.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (June)
Course start date : 23 June 2025 - Course end date: 3 July 2026
- Semester 1 summer: 23 June 2025 - 29 August 2025
- Semester 2 fall: 8 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Semester 3 spring: 12 January 2026 - 2 April 2026
- Semester 4 summer: 20 April 2026 - 3 July 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 29,950.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 120.00 - 440.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 30,820.00 - 31,140.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Core modules
Credit Units
Specialist modules
P
= Placement option availableA
= Study abroad option available