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International Foundation Year (Business, Economics, Law & Social Sciences)

This pathway prepares international students for guaranteed entry1 to undergraduate degrees in Business, Economics, Law & Social Sciences at The University Of Surrey. 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
    Guildford
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    The University Of Surrey
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 21st
    Satisfaction: 83.4%
    World: 300th
  • Start Dates
    Feb, Sep, Nov
    2 Semesters
    Next start date: 16 Sep 2024
  • Course Fees
    From £18,500
  • Visa Considerations
    UKVI English Test Required
  • Course Provider
    University of Surrey International Study Centre
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Surrey after only one year.
    • Study at one of the UK's top universities: Surrey is consistently ranked in the top 20 British universities.
    • One of the most international campuses in the UK, with 20% of students from overseas.
    • Benefit from the Professional Training Placement Programme, which provides all students with the opportunity to gain real work experience during their degree studies.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year (Business, Economics, Law & Social Sciences) is a comprehensive programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language. It is specially designed for international students who want to study an undergraduate degree at The University Of Surrey, but do not have the academic qualifications or English level required for direct entry.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the first year of selected bachelor's degrees at The University Of Surrey.

Scholarships

A limited number of merit scholarships of up to £10,000 are available to international students who successfully progress from this program. The amount awarded depends on your progression degree and is subject to academic performance. It will be deducted from your first year degree tuition fees.

Important: Please read our guidance on funding your studies for important information about scholarships, including the application process and eligibility rules.

Entry Requirements

Academic Completion of high school in your own country with good grades. Students who studied the UK or IB curriculum: IB 26 points; AS 24 UCAS points or A2 88 UCAS points (native language accepted). Note: IGCSE not accepted for this course.
English UKVI IELTS 5.0 with 5.0 in Writing, all other skills 4.0 (Business, Economics, Law & Social Sciences), 4.5 (Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences) or 5.0 (Life Sciences). Alternative UKVI English tests also accepted.
Minimum Age Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date End Date Progression
Sep 2024 Jun 2025 Sep 2025
Nov 2024 Sep 2025 Sep 2025
Feb 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 Surrey.

  • BA Business Management & French
  • BA Business Management & Spanish
  • BA English Literature
  • BA English Literature & Creative Writing
  • BA International Relations
  • BA Law & International Relations
  • BA Law With Criminology
  • BA Musical Theatre
  • BA Politics
  • BSc Accounting & Finance
  • BSc Business Economics & Data Analytics
  • BSc Business Management
  • BSc Business Management (Business Analytics)
  • BSc Business Management (Entrepreneurship)
  • BSc Business Management (Human Resource Management)
  • BSc Business Management (Marketing)
  • BSc Criminology
  • BSc Criminology & Forensic Investigation
  • BSc Criminology and Sociology
  • BSc Economics
  • BSc Economics & Finance
  • BSc Environment & Sustainability
  • BSc International Business Management
  • BSc International Events Management
  • BSc International Hospitality & Tourism Management
  • BSc International Hospitality Management
  • BSc International Tourism Management
  • BSc Media & Communication
  • BSc Politics and Economics
  • BSc Politics and Sociology
  • BSc Psychology
  • BSc Sociology
  • BSc Theatre Production
  • LLB Law

 
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