International Foundation (Business Management)

An undergraduate programme at Swansea University for international students, leading to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business Management.

• Location
  Swansea
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Swansea University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 25th
  Satisfaction: 81.2%
  World: 300th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Jun, Sep, Nov
  1 - 2 Semesters
  Next start date: 26 Jun 2025
• Course Fees
  From £12,000
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  International College Swansea University

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to a bachelor's degree at Swansea University.
  • A single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa, with the right to work in the UK from day one.
  • Opportunity for work placements and internships in some of the world's best known companies such as BP, Rolls Royce, IBM and Tata.
  • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
  • Study at an integrated campus in a vibrant city surrounded by stunning coastal scenery.
  • Low cost of living compared to London and the South East.

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About This Course

This undergraduate degree programme at Swansea University is for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school in their own country¹.

• Stage 1 (International Foundation Year): a balanced programme of English Language, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate admission. This stage is taught at International College Swansea University.
• Stage 2 (Degree: Year 1): this stage is taught at International College Swansea University or Swansea University, depending on your chosen subject.
• Stage 3 (Degree: Years 2-3): taught at Swansea University and leading to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business Management.

Note: Students studying this programme will benefit from a single integrated student visa, provided they can demonstrate an English level of IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you progress from one stage to the next.

Admission Requirements

One Semester

Academic	Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS Level (CCC) or a University Foundation Course.
English *	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of alternative English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Two Semesters

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). Alternatively, AS Levels (DDD).
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. Alternatively, non-UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent non-UKVI English tests.

Start Dates And Progression

One Semester

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Jun 2025	Aug 2025	Sep 2025
Sep 2025	Dec 2025	Jan 2026
Jan 2026	Apr 2026	Sep 2026

Two Semesters

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Apr 2026	Sep 2026
Nov 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Swansea University.

• BSc Business Management
• BSc Business Management (Business Analytics)
• BSc Business Management (Finance)
• BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management)
• BSc Business Management (Marketing)
• BSc Business Management (Enterprise & Innovation)

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for direct admission to an undergraduate degree. Note: This programme is also suitable for Year 13 students (e.g. A Level / IB) who did not achieve the grades required for direct admission.