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University Foundation (Business & Entrepreneurship)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Business & Entrepreneurship at The University Of Northampton. On successful completion, you can progress directly to the first year of a range of degree programmes. See Progression Options below for full details.

  • Location
    Northampton
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Northampton
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 107th
    Satisfaction: 77%
  • Start Dates
    Jan, Sep
    2 Semesters
    Next start date: Sep 2024
  • Course Fees
    From £12,100
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    University of Northampton International College
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Northampton.
    • 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.
    • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
    • Located in the South Midlands, with easy access to London, Birmingham, Oxford and Cambridge.
    • The town of Northampton is world-famous for shoemaking and the university enjoys unique links to the footwear and leather industry.
    • Brand new £330m Waterside Campus opening in September 2018.

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About This Course

The University Foundation (Business & Entrepreneurship) is a specialist programme for international students who want to study a degree at The University Of Northampton, but do not have the qualifications for direct entry. This course is the first stage of a four stage programme, leading to an honours degree awarded by The University Of Northampton.

  • Stage 1 (University Foundation): a balanced programme of English, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate study in the UK. This stage is taught at University of Northampton International College.
  • Stage 2 (First Year University): this stage is taught at University of Northampton International College or The University Of Northampton, depending on your chosen subject.
  • Stage 3 (Second Year University): taught at The University Of Northampton.
  • Stage 4 (Final Year University): taught at The University Of Northampton. At the end of this stage, you will graduate with an honours degree.

Note: this is an integrated degree programme at NQF Level 6. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you transfer from University of Northampton International College to The University Of Northampton and you may be accepted without a UKVI IELTS.

Entry Requirements

Academic Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE passes in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English English level equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (5.5+ in all skills).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2024 May 2025 Sep 2025
Jan 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed entry to one of the following undergraduate programmes at The University Of Northampton.

  • BA Business Management
  • BA Entrepreneurship & Innovation
  • BA Events Management
  • BA Human Resource Management
  • BA International Business Management
  • BA International Tourism Management
  • BSc Economics
  • BSc Esports

 
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1 Entry is guaranteed for students who achieve the minimum grades required for progression.

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