Foundation Year for Socio-Psychopedagogical Studies
Rome, Italy
Foundation Year
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
Italian
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Oct 2026
TUITION FEES
EUR 5,000
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Blended, Distance Learning
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Key Summary
About: Università degli Studi LINK's Foundation Year provides an interdisciplinary introduction to psychology, sociology and pedagogy for international students needing an academic pathway before entering Italian university. It targets applicants with under 12 years' schooling, those strengthening academic preparation, and students improving Italian. On completion students may apply for undergraduate programs in psychology, education and social sciences.
Career Outcomes: Graduates move into undergraduate study and careers in teaching, educational support, social work, counseling, youth services and community outreach. Typical roles include classroom assistant, learning support worker, caseworker and research assistant. Career opportunities: teaching, social work, educational support, counseling, community services.
The Foundation Year provides an interdisciplinary introduction to psychology, sociology and pedagogy for international students who need an academic pathway before entering university in Italy. It is intended particularly for applicants with less than 12 years of schooling, students seeking to strengthen their academic background, and those wishing to improve their Italian in an academic context.
On completion, students are prepared to apply for undergraduate programmes in psychology, education and related social sciences, subject to programme-specific admission requirements.
The full-time programme carries 60 FCC and includes Italian Language and Culture, Mathematics, Anthropology and Sociology, Biology, General Psychology, Critical Thinking, and Pedagogy or admission test preparation.
The programme is delivered in Italian. Details regarding lesson delivery, examinations and blended or online components should be verified with the admissions office.
The programme introduces students to key concepts related to human behaviour, social dynamics, and learning processes, while helping them develop critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills that are essential for university-level study in social sciences and education-related fields.
This Foundation Year in Socio-Psychopedagogical Studies is designed for international students who want to prepare for undergraduate study in psychology, education, or related social sciences and need a recognised academic pathway before entering university in Italy.
It is particularly suitable for students who have completed less than 12 years of schooling, for applicants who want to strengthen their academic background before undergraduate study, and for students who wish to improve their proficiency in Italian while studying subjects related to human development, learning, and social interaction.
- International students who need an academic pathway before university admission in Italy
- Students with less than 12 years of schooling who need additional preparation
- Applicants interested in psychology, education, and social sciences as their future degree field
- Students who want to improve their Italian in an academic context
The programme provides a recognised academic pathway for international students, helps bridge Italy’s 12-year schooling requirement, and combines preparation in psychology, sociology and pedagogy with Italian-language development and academic skills training.
Students may study on campus in Rome or online.