International Foundation Programme - Business and Law

The International Foundation Programme in Business and Law is a comprehensive undergraduate degree program designed to enhance English and academic qualifications. It combines academic and real-world business experience to teach students about business theories and concepts. The program aims to develop key skills for success in undergraduate business degrees, including understanding contemporary business issues like innovation and market knowledge. Students will also learn about academic culture in the UK. The program offers guaranteed progression to undergraduate degrees in Art, Design and Media, Engineering, Computing, English Language, Media Production, Psychology, and Sport. Pathway-specific modules focus on business, entrepreneurship, and innovation, while the 'Business Mathematics and Statistics' module applies quantitative skills in the context of business.

Academic requirements

• GCSE/iGCSE – 5 passes at A-C

We welcome applications from students who have obtained good grades in their upper secondary education.

We also now accept the following:

• China

   

  – Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 70% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higher
• India

   

  – Standard 11 with 55%, Standard 12 with 50%.
• Malaysia

   

  – SPM Malaysia School Certificate, Forecast results accepted – UEC pass grades also accepted.
• Senegal

   

  – Baccalaureate/Baccalaureat Technique 10/20

Depending on your chosen degree course, specific subject requirements may apply. Our team will be able to help confirm the details for you.

For other country specific entry requirements, please check our

English language requirements

There are multiple entry levels to the International Foundation Programme depending on your IELTS level:

• 4.5 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 12-month programme
• 5.0 with no single sub score below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 9-month programme
• 5.5 with no single sub score below 5.5, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre will study the 6-month programme
• Students intending to progress on to Law:

   

  IELTS 5.5 with no single element below 4.0, or equivalent, from a UKVI Approved centre

Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.