International Foundation Programme (1 Year), College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences CertHE
The University of Edinburgh
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 180 graduates of International Foundation Programme (1 Year), College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences CertHE and other courses in History at The University of Edinburgh for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in History.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All History courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of History at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £25000 | £30500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21500 - £31000 | £19500 - £31500 | £23000 - £42500 |
All History courses of The University of Edinburgh
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24571 | £22892 | £27636 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20551 - £28304 | £17576 - £28560 | £20957 - £35684 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
We will continue to accept applications after January 25th
The International Foundation Programme (IFP) is a full-time, one-year programme, and is designed to prepare international student for degree-level study within the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
This includes degrees in business, law, international relations and English literature. All of the courses within the International Foundation Programme are taught by expert University of Edinburgh staff and are designed to ensure you have the best possible start to your university learning experience.
The University of Edinburgh is consistently one of the best universities in the world and ranked 15th in the 2022 QS World University Rankings. As an IFP student you’ll be joining a vibrant community of international students in one of the world’s most beautiful and historic cities and will have access to all of the University’s academic, social and sporting facilities.
You will receive English language tuition from the University’s English Language Education department, which is one of the largest higher education centres for English language learning in the UK.
You’ll also benefit from a strong support system including a designated academic member of staff for course queries in addition to a student advisor for any wellbeing, heath and non-academic matters.
All teaching for the 2023-24 academic year will take place in-person at the University of Edinburgh's Holyrood Campus.
All of the courses within the International Foundation Programme have been specifically designed to ensure you have the best possible start to your university learning experience. As each course progresses, its academic, individual study and assessment requirements will gradually become closer to those you will experience in your first year of degree level study.
The optional courses you will take will depend on which UG degree programme you wish to apply to after the IFP. Your Personal Tutor will ensure that your optional course choices prepare you for degree-level study.
Teaching & Assessment
Every course within the International Foundation Programme will be taught by expert and supportive University of Edinburgh academics.
In most courses, you will take practice assessments which have been designed to help you develop your academic skills and prepare you for degree level study. Further details of course content, structure and assessment methods for each course will be confirmed closer to the start of the 23/24 academic year.
You can view the specific courses that current students are studying on our website:
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of International Foundation Programme (1 Year), College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences CertHE at The University of Edinburgh
| 21% | Caring personal services |
| 12% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 8% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 8% | Teaching Professionals |
| 7% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 6% | Medical Practitioners |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 4% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Finance Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for History
All History courses of The University of Edinburgh
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of The University of Edinburgh in top UK and global rankings.
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About The University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is located in the Scottish city of the same name, and is one of the oldest universities in the entire United Kingdom, having opened in the year 1583. The university enjoys a strong reputation for its contributions to international research efforts, which is reflected in their inclusion in the Russell Group, Universitas 21, and Una Europa. Edinburgh offers its residents a historic yet modern city, with a lively nightlife scene, reliable public transport, and friendly locals.
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