International Year One in Social Sciences
San Francisco State University, San Francisco, United States
Key facts
- Level
- Certificate
- Subject
- Humanities
- Duration
- 1 year
- Study mode
- Full time
- Tuition fee
- US$26,000 per year
- Intakes
- January 2027, May 2027, August 2027
Course overview
International Year One in Social Sciences at San Francisco State University. A study-preparation (pathway) programme run with Oxford International that prepares international students for degree study; the curriculum lists the degrees it leads to. Routes: 1 year pathway study. Campus: San Francisco State University. 2025-26 International Year One tuition: IELTS 5.5 Entry – January, May, August – $26,000 USDIELTS 5.0 Entry – January, May, August – $28,500 USD Listed through Oxford International, the university's pathway and recruitment partner.
What you will study
Progression degrees (after passing the pathway at the required level):
- BA (Hons) Child Development Pre-K to 3rd Grade: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/child-adolescent-development/ba-child-development-prek-to-3rd-grade/
- BA Social Work: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/social-work/ba-social-work/
- BA (Hons) Urban Studies & Planning: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/urban-studies-planning/
- BS Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/recreation-parks-tourism/bs-recreation-parks-tourism-administration/
- BSc (Hons) Nutrition & Dietetics: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/consumer-family-studies-dietetics/bs-dietetics-conc-nutrition-science/
- BSc (Hons) Science in Public Health: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/public-health/bs-public-health/
- BSc (Hons) Interior Design and Architecture: https://bulletin.sfsu.edu/colleges/health-social-sciences/consumer-family-studies-dietetics/bs-interior-design/
- BS Kinesiology: https://kin.sfsu.edu/undergraduate-programs
- BA (Hons) Environmental Studies: ht
Oxford International course page: https://www.oxfordinternational.com/courses/detail/pathway-san-francisco-state-university-international-year-one-in-social-sciences/
Entry requirements
Academic requirements
Minimum grade of C or 5 in a minimum of 5 subjects (can be a combination of O and A level), average of all subjects taken must also be a C or higher; English: IELTS 5.0 (with no individual score lower than 5.0) (Pre-Sessional English available for students who have minimum 4 overall) Oxford ELLT 4 (with no skill below 4) (Pre-Sessional English available for students who have minimum 2 overall)
English language
IELTS 5
Minimum in each skill (IELTS): Reading 5, Writing 5, Speaking 5, Listening 5
Course details come from the university and can change. Always check the official course page before you apply.