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2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies

Foundation or pathway, Education. Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol, London, Greater London, United Kingdom.

Level
Foundation or pathway
Field
Education
School
Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol
Location
London, Greater London, United Kingdom
Tuition (first year)
21,880 GBP
Application fee
Free
Earliest intake
Jan 2027
Living costs (school estimate)
15,180 GBP a year
School type
Public
DLI number
10067338

Program overview

2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies is a foundation or pathway program in education at Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol, a public institution in London, Greater London, United Kingdom, founded in 2008.

First-year tuition is listed at 21,880 GBP and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027.

Applications to Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol typically receive a decision in 2 days and 10 hours, based on recent applications.

Cost of the first year

Plan for about 37,060 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.

Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.

ItemAmount (GBP)
Tuition, first year21,880 GBP
Living costs, first year (school estimate)15,180 GBP
Application fee (one time)Free
Estimated first-year total37,060 GBP

How the tuition compares in the United Kingdom

Our directory lists 341 foundation or pathway programs in education at 43 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 22,365 GBP, and the middle half cost between 17,420 GBP and 26,610 GBP.

At 21,880 GBP, 2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies is 2% below the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 8,750 GBP to 37,160 GBP.

Lower-cost foundation or pathway options in education

If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in education have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.

ProgramSchoolTuition (1st year)
1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters in Education - Continue to Master of Arts - Education StudiesInternational College Portsmouth (ICP), Portsmouth8,750 GBP
Foundation Degree in Science - Sports Coaching, Education & DevelopmentLincoln College, Lincolnshire9,500 GBP
1-Term Pathway - Accelerated Pre-Masters - Continue to Postgraduate Certificate - Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International)University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, Glasgow11,000 GBP
1-Term Pathway - International Incorporated Master's (IIM) - Continue to Master of Education - Education - Leading Learning and TeachingInternational College Dundee, Dundee11,195 GBP
Bachelor of Art (Hons) - Early Childhood and Primary Education with foundation yearUniversity of Chester - Gateway House, Chester, Chester11,250 GBP
Foundation Pathway in Sports Science - Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sports Coaching and Physical EducationAnglia Ruskin University College - Cambridge, Cambridge11,600 GBP

Plan for the Jan 2027 intake

Working back from a Jan 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September or October is the main intake for most courses, with a January or February intake for some. Visa applications can be made within a set window before the course start date.

ByStep
March 2026Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test.
May 2026Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply.
July 2026Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one.
September 2026Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa.
December 2026Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved.

Entry requirements and documents

Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol sets the exact entry requirements for 2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.

Universities accept a range of tests and some accept alternative evidence. For the visa itself you may need an approved English test result or confirmation from the sponsor. Check what your sponsor will accept before booking a test.

  • Class 10 and 12 marksheets, or your most recent qualification.
  • A short personal statement.
  • English test results at the level the pathway sets.
  • A valid passport.
  • English test results, unless the school waives them.

Student visa: Student visa (Student route)

Students from India need a Student visa (Student route) to study in the United Kingdom. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) decides the application.

The UK Student visa is sponsored by a licensed university or college through a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The route is points based and document heavy: funds, English language and sponsor details must all match the rules in force on the day you apply.

  • Apply to a licensed student sponsor. Undergraduate applications go through UCAS; most postgraduate applications go directly to the university.
  • Accept an offer, meet any conditions and pay any deposit requested. Ask for the CAS once you are eligible for it.
  • Prepare proof of funds held for the required period, your passport, the CAS details, English evidence and a tuberculosis test certificate where required for your country.
  • Check whether your subject needs ATAS clearance, then apply online and pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge.

After you graduate

Eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate route, which allows time in the UK to work or look for work. The length of stay and conditions have been under review, so use the current GOV.UK page and not older figures.

How to apply with Study Spectra

  • Send us your marksheets, English test result (or test plan) and budget.
  • We check your profile against 2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies and suggest alternatives if it is a stretch.
  • We prepare your statement of purpose and documents, and submit the application.
  • When the offer arrives, we help with the deposit, funds evidence and the student visa file.

Questions students ask

How much is the tuition for 2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies?

First-year tuition is listed at 21,880 GBP. Living costs are extra; Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol estimates 15,180 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.

What is the application fee?

This program lists no application fee.

When is the next intake?

The earliest intake currently open is Jan 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.

Is 2-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate for Business, Law, and Social Sciences - Transfer to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Education Studies a degree?

It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.

Which visa do I need to study in the United Kingdom?

You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.

Can Study Spectra help me apply?

Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Kaplan International College London: University of Bristol, then help with the visa. The first call is free.

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