Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Interdisciplinary Studies with Preparation for Higher Education at University of Leeds is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about developing versatile expertise. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year part-time structure. This course is specially designed for mature students, (those who will be over 21 when starting university) who haven't normally studied at this level previously, looking to return to study and wishing to progress to a range of degrees (both full and part-time) in the social sciences, arts and humanities, or healthcare. The Preparation for Higher Education (PHE) foundation year course leads to a variety of courses from across the University, and takes place over one year part-time. Upon completion of the foundation year course, you will then usually go on to study for a further 3 years full... Home/uk fees are £2,880 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

£2,880 Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2026/27 will be £2,880 for the part-time foundation year. Fee information is available on individual course pages. Read Part-time fees Fees for part-time courses are normally calculated based on the number of credits you study in a year compared to the equivalent full-time course. For example, if you study half the course credits in a year, you will pay half the full-time course fees for that year. Find out mo

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