FoundationSocial sciences and psychology

Pre-Master’s in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College

Kaplan International Pathways · London · United Kingdom

A master's programme in London.

Price£25,770total · 2026/27 · all nationalities ≈ €30,877
Next dateIntakes⁠Starts
LanguageUnknownUnknown
Duration2 terms⁠

✓ 3 official sources · checked 31 Oct 2026

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What you will study

18 modules published

What are all the subjects?

All 18 modules

Languages and communication

8

Free electives

4

Society, ethics and law

2

Business and management

2

Research methods

1

Maths and foundations

1

The institution lists these modules without a year. Source: downloads.kaplanpathways.com, checked 31 Oct 2026

The degree in facts
LevelPathway · Kind: Pre masters⁠
CreditsUnknown
Study modeNot found on official pages
DeliveryOn campus⁠
CampusCity: Colchester · College: University of Essex International College · Country: United Kingdom · Partner university: University of EssexInferred
How it differs

Against similar programmes

Where this programme leans, compared with the same level and field.

What is there more of here?

More languages and communication than 2 of 2 similar

Share of credits by theme. Right: modules counted. Our classification by module titles.

This programmePre-Master’s in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College Kaplan Pathways18
Foundation Certificate in Business and Social Sciences — Glasgow International College Kaplan Pathways22
Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College Kaplan Pathways25
  • Maths and foundations
  • Business and management
  • Society, ethics and law
  • Languages and communication
  • Research methods
  • Projects and labs
  • Free electives
Is this a typical programme?

More languages and communication, less maths and foundations

Share here against the average of 2 similar programmes. Our classification by module titles.

More here than typical

Languages and communication
44% here
36% typical
Research methods
6% here
0% typical

Less here than typical

Maths and foundations
6% here
12% typical
Projects and labs
0% here
4% typical

About the same as typical: society, ethics and law, business and management.

What is only here?

6 modules not found at 2 similar programmes

Matched by title, so treat it as a hint to check.

Business and management

2
  • Project Management
  • Strategic Management

Research methods

1
  • Research Project

Maths and foundations

1
  • Advanced Mathematics and Statistics

Society, ethics and law

1
  • Advanced Social Sciences

Languages and communication

1
  • English for Academic Study 2 + English for Academic
Where you'll study

Studying in London

What is the campus like?
City sizeOver 1 million people · our calculation from Wikidata: about 8,961,989 in 2019
HousingRooms run by the institutionInferred
SupportCareer serviceInferred, CounsellingInferred, Disability support⁠

The rest of what we hold on Kaplan Pathways is on its page.

What it costs

£25,770 total

£25,770 total · 2026/27 · all nationalities ≈ €30,877

What changes the price?

4 things that move it

−£1,500

150th Anniversary CALD Progression Scholarship

−£2,000

65% University Progression Scholarship

−£4,000

70% University Progression Scholarship

+17.4%

Starting later: 2025/26 → 2026/27, same fee and category.

Is that expensive?

More expensive than most

Among 11 similar programmes, in euros total

This programme €30,877

Costs more than 8 of 10 similar programmes. Half of them cost between €22,167 and €30,608.

Same level, field and language. Years differ; euros are approximate (ECB).

All 11, cheapest first
International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences — Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €16,775
Pre-Master's in Social Sciences — Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €16,775
International Foundation in Business, Social Sciences and Humanities — University of East Anglia International Study Centre (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €21,867
INTO International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Sciences — INTO London (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €22,466
International Foundation in Business, Humanities and Social Science — Lancaster University International Study Centre (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €23,958
Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College (Kaplan International Pathways)2026/27≈ €27,372
International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences — Newcastle University International Study Centre (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €28,157
Foundation Certificate in Business and Social Sciences — Glasgow International College (Kaplan International Pathways)2026/27≈ €30,338
This programme2026/27≈ €30,877
International Foundation in Psychology — The University of Manchester (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €32,944
International Foundation in Humanities and Social Sciences — The University of Manchester (INTO University Partnerships)2026/27≈ €34,741
Every fee and condition published
FeeWho pays itYearAmount
TuitionAll applicants2026/27£22,600 total
≈ €27,079
TuitionAll applicants2026/27£22,600 total
≈ €27,079
TuitionAll applicants2026/27£25,770 total
≈ €30,877
TuitionAll applicants2026/27£25,770 total
≈ €30,877

2025/26 → 2026/27: +17.4% (£21,950 → £25,770, same fee and category) · our calculation

How to start

Starts: Intakes

When does it happen?
DeadlinesNote: no set deadline; apply a few months before start · Rolling⁠
Deadline ruleNote: no set deadline; apply a few months before start · Rolling⁠
Is my language good enough?
Language requirement5.5 IELTS overall
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All 7 accepted proofs
IELTS 5.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 5.0
IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 5.0
IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 5.0
IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 4.5
IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.5
IELTS 4.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3.5_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.5
IELTS 4.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 4_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.0
What are the steps?
  1. 1
    Check you qualifyHigher education · Text: completed at least 3 years of higher education · Years higher education: 3⁠
  2. 2
    Prove your languageIELTS 5.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 5.0⁠
    +6 more
    • IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 5.0⁠
    • IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 5.0⁠
    • IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 4.5⁠
    • IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.5⁠
    • IELTS 4.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3.5_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.5⁠
    • IELTS 4.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 4_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.0⁠
  3. 3
    Admission testsUnknown
  4. 4
    How they chooseUnknown
  5. 5
    Where you applyUnknown
  6. 6
    DocumentsUnknown
  7. 7
    DeadlineNote: no set deadline; apply a few months before start · Rolling⁠
  8. 8
    StartUnknown
What else to look at

Other options

How do the alternatives compare?

2 of 2 similar publish a price

Similar: same level, field and language, all countries

The first two matches side by side with this programme.

This programmePre-Master’s in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College Kaplan PathwaysSimilarFoundation Certificate in Business and Social Sciences — Glasgow International College Kaplan PathwaysSimilarFoundation Certificate in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College Kaplan Pathways
Price£25,770 total · 2026/27£25,320 total · 2026/27£22,845 total · 2026/27
Duration2 terms2 terms2 terms
LanguageNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Next dateNot publishedNot publishedNot published

0 of 2 publish a next date.

Where this comes from

Every fact has a source

Why trust this page?

48 facts from 3 official sources

Checked 4 days ago.

48facts with a quote
3official pages
1fields marked unknown
The short version

The programme, from the facts

Pre-Master’s in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College is a master's programme in social sciences and psychology at Kaplan International Pathways in London, United Kingdom. It takes 2 terms.

The institution publishes 18 modules, of which 16 are optional. By our classification of module titles, the largest themes are languages and communication (44%), free electives (22%) and business and management (11%).

How much does Pre-Master’s in Social Sciences — University of Essex International College cost?

£25,770 total · 2026/27 · all nationalities. In euros that is ≈ €30,877.

When is the next deadline or start?

Intakes (Starts).

What language is it taught in?

Unknown.

How long does it take?

2 terms.

Where is it?

Kaplan International Pathways, London, United Kingdom.

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Everything we hold

All 12 fields we hold

Every value with its source, and every field we looked for but could not find.

Admission · 2 with values
Language requirementIELTS 5.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 5.0⁠IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 5.0⁠IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 5.0⁠IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3_terms; degree entry October 2027 · Min each skill: 4.5⁠IELTS 5.0 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.5⁠IELTS 4.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 3.5_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.5⁠IELTS 4.5 · Note: UKVI IELTS; alternatives accepted · 4_terms; degree entry October 2028 · Min each skill: 4.0⁠
Prior educationHigher education · Text: completed at least 3 years of higher education · Years higher education: 3⁠
Programme · 6 with values · 1 without
CampusCity: Colchester · College: University of Essex International College · Country: United Kingdom · Partner university: University of EssexInferred
DeliveryOn campus⁠
Duration2 terms · 2_terms; degree entry October 2027⁠2.5 terms · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2027⁠2.5 terms · 2.5_terms; degree entry October 2028⁠3 terms · 3_terms; degree entry October 2027⁠3 terms · 3_terms; degree entry October 2028⁠3.5 terms · 3.5_terms; degree entry October 2028⁠4 terms · 4_terms; degree entry October 2028⁠
LevelPathway · Kind: Pre masters⁠
Start ruleRule: Intakes · Intakes: Autumn · Months: September to November; Spring · Months: January to April; Summer · Months: May to August⁠
Study modeNot found on official pages
University accessUniversity of Essex · Note: progression route via the college · Type: Partner universityInferred

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