Top Foundation Year Programs in Law Studies

The International Foundation Program is a full-time, one-year program. It is designed to prepare you for degree-level study within the arts, humanities and social sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

All of the courses within the International Foundation Program have been designed to ensure you have the best possible start to your university learning experience. As courses progress, their academic, individual study and assessment requirements will gradually become closer to those you will experience in your first year of degree-level study. The program provides an entry route to over 150 degrees within the University’s College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. This includes degrees in business, law, international relations, architecture, economics and English literature. All teaching takes place in small-group sessions alongside other international students and throughout the program you will receive dedicated one-to-one and group support from your personal tutor. English language tuition will be provided by English Language Education at the University. This is one of the largest higher education centres for language teaching in the UK and is also located within the Centre for Open Learning.... [-]

Study at UEA and choose from undergraduate degrees across law, film studies, international development, politics, and more.

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Offering you direct entry to year one of an undergraduate degree in humanities, law and social science related subjects at the University of Exeter.

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We guarantee to find you a place to study on an appropriate degree and university if you successfully complete your International Foundation programme, follow professional advice offered by INTO staff and meet minimum attendance requirements.... [-]

Academic study, intensive English language teaching and study skills to prepare you for entry into the first year of a university degree in areas such as criminology, cultural and creative industries, journalism, law, sociology and psychology.

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Study at Cambridge Melchior College (CMC) and with Cambridge International Education Centre (CIEC) to prepare for your Law related degree. Join us for our 6-month programme in Cambridge. Successful students will receive both our CMC/CIEC Level 3 Diploma in Law and the ATHE (Ofqual approved) Level 3 Diploma in Law. These Diplomas will secure progression to a large number of law-related degrees in UK universities, including for example Southampton Solent University, University of Bedfordshire, University of Northampton amongst others.

This programme has been specially devised to prepare and equip students, especially international students, who intend to study for a law degree delivered and assessed in the English language. It seeks to develop the legal English and study skills which, together with legal knowledge and understanding, are so vital for success at university.... [-]

Lancaster University Ghana's Foundation (FDN) Programme is a programme specifically designed by TransNational Education. It uses a unique curriculum developed for students with partial requirements for direct entry into undergraduate programmes. The Foundation Programme establishes a pathway for students wishing to gain entry into undergraduate programmes at Lancaster University UK or Lancaster University Ghana. This programme developed by TNE helps them create a smooth transition from secondary school into university.

The Foundation Programme comprises three terms of 10 weeks’ teaching, one assessment week and a study break over each of the trimesters. The units taught in this program are conducted in English without any prerequisites, and students can take up to four units per term. The class duration for each unit is 2 hours per day, five days a week. Each session includes an insightful lecture and an interactive tutorial. The programme consists of seven compulsory common units and two major specific units. Foundation Routes In order to pave the way for students’ undergraduate studies at the university, the Foundation Programme at Lancaster University Ghana offers three routes or majors. The courses are: - Business (Accounting and Finance, Economics & Int' Relations, Business Studies & Marketing) - I.T. (Computer Science) - Law and Social Sciences (Law, Politics & Int' Relations and Psychology) These Foundation courses include units that focus on content useful and relevant to chosen undergraduate studies at the university. Practical projects are designed around each of these routes and incorporated in two of the three trimesters.... [-]

Canada’s Best Career Guide, published by Mediacorp, ranks law enforcement-related careers as one of the best social/community service career paths in Canada.

The Law Enforcement Foundations program prepares you for a demanding and satisfying career in policing, public safety and law enforcement. If you’ve ever been interested in exploring a career in law enforcement, now is the time to take the first step!

This program is designed to provide you with the knowledge and basic skills needed for successful employment in this field. Courses like Conflict Resolution, Investigation Techniques, Criminology and Human Behaviour will fully prepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement. ... [-]

The Kent International Foundation Programme (IFP) is primarily designed for international students, allowing them to develop their academic knowledge and skills, and if required their English language ability, for entry to Undergraduate study at university.

The Social Sciences IFP offers specific pathways in Business and Economics, Law, Psychology, as well as a general Social Sciences studies.

The programme, on offer at the University of Kent for over 25 years, takes place on the Canterbury campus and students are full members of the University with access to University accommodation and all academic, welfare, social and sport facilities on campus. With academic subject modules and academic skills modules taught by highly qualified University of Kent tutors, the IFP leads to a range of degree programmes in the Social Sciences including pathways to Anthropology, Business, Journalism, Law, Psychology, and Politics.... [-]

The International Foundation Programme for Law is a one year course providing a pathway to undergraduate degree studies in law.

Students will gain an active understanding of a range of historical and contemporary legal themes, such as civil and criminal law, the development of legal institutions and British, EU and international law. Students will also undertake a research project, allowing them to consolidate and showcase their legal knowledge, as well as the academic language, numeracy and research skills they will gain on the programme. On successful completion*, students will be able to start a three-year law degree, at one of the University of Law’s seven campuses in cities around the UK. (* At least 50% overall grade and 60% in the English module of the IFP - Law, will guarantee students progression to a standard three-year undergraduate Law Degree programme at ULaw).... [-]