International Foundation (Business & Humanities)

Leading To BSc Economics & Management Studies

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Sussex for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business & Humanities, including BSc Economics & Management Studies.

• Location
  Brighton
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  The University Of Sussex
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 65th
  Satisfaction: 79.1%
  World: 250th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep, Nov
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £20,750
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  University of Sussex International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at The University of Sussex after only one year.
  • Study at a research-led university of national and international excellence.
  • One of the best campus locations in the UK - located in a rural setting, a few minutes from the seaside town of Brighton and less than an hour from London.
  • All teaching facilities, shops, restaurants, sports centres and residences are located on campus, so everything you need is on your doorstep.
  • The university boasts a great social scene with over 140 societies and 25 sports clubs.

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About This Course

The International Foundation (Business & Humanities) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Sussex for international students who have completed Year 11 or 12 at high school in their own country¹.

During this course, you will study a combination of academic modules, English language and study skills. You will study in small classes alongside other international students, with additional support to help you adjust to student life in the UK. On successful completion of this programme, you can progress to the first year of selected Bachelor's degrees in Business & Humanities, including BSc Economics & Management Studies. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - C in relevant subjects (including native language).
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 Writing, 4.5 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	May 2026	Sep 2026
Nov 2025	Aug 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 The University Of Sussex.

• BA Anthropology
• BA Anthropology & International Development
• BA Anthropology and a Language
• BA Art History
• BA Art History & Film Studies
• BA Childhood & Youth Theory & Practice
• BA Criminology
• BA Criminology & Psychology
• BA Criminology & Sociology
• BA Drama & Film Studies
• BA Economics & International Development
• BA Film Studies
• BA Filmmaking
• BA Geography & International Development
• BA Geography & International Relations
• BA Geography and a Language
• BA Geography and Anthropology
• BA History
• BA History & Anthropology
• BA History & International Relations
• BA History & Philosophy
• BA History & Politics
• BA History and Sociology
• BA International Development
• BA International Development & A Language
• BA International Relations
• BA International Relations & A Language
• BA International Relations & Anthropology
• BA International Relations & Development
• BA International Relations & Sociology
• BA Liberal Arts
• BA Media & Communications
• BA Media & Journalism
• BA Media Production
• BA Philosophy
• BA Philosophy & Sociology
• BA Philosophy Politics & Economics (Ppe)
• BA Politics
• BA Politics & International Relations
• BA Politics and Philosophy
• BA Politics and Sociology
• BA Sociology
• BA Sociology & Cultural Studies
• BA Sociology & International Development
• BA Sociology & Media Studies
• BA Sociology and a Language
• BA\BSc Economics
• BA\BSc Geography
• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Banking & Digital Finance
• BSc Business & Management Studies
• BSc Economics & Finance
• BSc Economics & Management Studies
• BSc Finance & Business
• BSc Finance & Technology (Fintech)
• BSc International Business
• BSc Marketing & Management
• BSc Marketing & Management & Psychology
• LLB Law
• LLB Law & Business & Management
• LLB Law & International Relations
• LLB Law With Criminology
• LLB Law with Politics

 
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¹ UK universities require 13 years of high school for admission to an undergraduate degree. Students who have studied an 11 or 12 year curriculum (including IGCSE / AS Level) can qualify by studying an international foundation year first.