Humanities, Law and Social Science
Program Summary
Choose an Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Humanities, Law and Social Science and progress into the second year of degree study at the University of Aberdeen with exception of the LLB programmes which offer first year entry only. Based in the International Study Centre at the heart of the University campus, this three-term programme allows you to graduate in the typical four years of a Scottish degree (some exceptions apply, see below).
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Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent.*
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (4.5 in writing, 4.0 in other skills)
Age: 17+
*For our Life Sciences pathway, you will also need to have studied Chemistry and one other Science or Maths subject. For the Physical Sciences and Engineering pathway, Maths and/or Physics may also be required.
Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
Algeria | Grade 10 overall in 3 year License, Diplome d'Etudes Universitaires Appliques, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or grade 10 in Master a cursus de Licence Integree. |
Australia | Successful completion of degree with overall Credit, GPA 4 on 7 point scale, 50%. |
Azerbaijan | Successful completion of Bachelors/Bakalavr degree with 55% average or a specialist Diploma. |
Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass). |
China | Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall. Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted) : A/B grades or 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor's degree recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education with Junior College Diploma recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Higher National Diploma : 60% overall achieved. Part-time qualifications are acceptable. Accepting Bachelor's degree/ Junior College Diploma if recognized by MoE of China for Vocational education. Accepting Higher Education qualifications of 5 years, 2/2.5 years if recognized by MoE as a HE qualification equivalent. |
Ghana | Recognised first degree or 3 year HEI award in a related subject area. Score of 40-49% or GPA 2.0. HND with GPA 3.0. |
Hong Kong | First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +. |
India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass). |
Indonesia | Recognised first degree, or a D4 Diploma with 2.0 or D3 Diploma with 3.0. |
Iran | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale. |
Japan | Recognised first degree (C, 50%, 2.0/4) or 3-year associate degree. |
Jordan | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale. |
Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree. |
Kenya | Recognised first degree in a related subject area (40-49%) or HND in a related subject (A/B grades/60%+/credit and distinction). |
Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale. |
Libya | Higher Diploma in a related subject. |
Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher. |
Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+). |
Morocco | Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 10/20. |
Nigeria | Post-Higher National Diploma (Post-HND) / Full Professional Diploma. Bachelor Degree with Third Class Honours. Higher National Diploma with GPA of 2.50/4.00 or 3.50/5.00. |
Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass), 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%, ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6 |
Philippines | Grade of “Good” or above in recognised first degree from one of the Top 5 Universities. |
Qatar | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.0/4.0 scale. |
Russia | Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0. |
Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale. |
Singapore | Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma. |
South Africa | Bachelor Honours Degree Professional Bachelor Degree with Third Class / 50%. Diploma National Diploma with 75%. |
Sri Lanka | 3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall. |
Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0. |
Tanzania | Recognised first degree in a related subject area 40-49%. |
Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree. |
Tunisia | Recognised first degrees (Bachelors degree (Licence), 3 years of study / Diplome Nationale d' (Architecture / Ingenieur) / Docteur en (Medecine / Veterinaire) / Maitrise), 10/20. |
Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above. |
UAE | Recognised first degree. |
Uganda | A three-year bachelor degree (four years for Engineering, Law and Pharmacy degrees) or 3 year HEI award in a related subject areawith GPA of at least 50-59% or C+ may be considered for entry. |
Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Junior Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma (4/5 years) 3.5/5 or 6/12. |
USA | Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale. |
Vietnam | Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+). |
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to the Centre.