This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at The University Of Reading for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business, Economics, Finance & Management, including BA Accounting & Business Flying Start.
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Location
Reading
United Kingdom
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Progression
The University Of Reading
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Rankings & Awards
United Kingdom: 44th
Satisfaction: 79.6%
World: 250th
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Start Dates
Jan, Sep
2 Semesters
Next start date: 22 Sep 2025
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Course Fees
From £20,790
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Visa Considerations
UKVI English Test Required
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Course Provider
ONCAMPUS University Of Reading
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Why Choose This Course?
- Guaranteed progression to an undergraduate degree at The University of Reading after only one year.
- Home to the Triple Accredited Henley Business School. Triple accredited schools are accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, which places them in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
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Live and study in the town of Reading, centrally located in the Thames Valley and less than 30 minutes by train to Central London.
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The main Whiteknights Campus is set in 130 hectares of beautiful parkland on the edge of Reading.
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About This Course
The Undergraduate Foundation (Business, Economics, Finance & Management) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at The University Of Reading 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, Economics, Finance & Management, including BA Accounting & Business Flying Start.
Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.
Admission Requirements
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Academic
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Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A*-C or 4-9 in relevant subjects (excluding native language). Alternatively, AS Level (EE); A Level (40 UCAS points) or IB 20 points.
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English
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UKVI IELTS 5.0 (4.5 all skills) or equivalent UKVI English test. Some progression degrees have higher requirements.
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*Students who do not meet the English requirements can study
an extended study plan with additional English tuition. The following options
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English (1 Semester) + Foundation Year (2 Semesters) Starting Sep: UKVI IELTS 4.5 (4.0 all skills).
Start Dates And Progression
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End Date |
Progression |
| Sep 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 The University Of Reading.
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BA Accounting & Business Flying Start
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BA Accounting & Management
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BA International Relations & Economics
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BA Politics & Economics
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BA\BSc Economics
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BSc Accounting & Finance
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BSc Agricultural Business Management
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BSc Business & Management
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BSc Business & Management (Accounting)
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BSc Business & Management (Data Analytics & Digital Business)
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BSc Business & Management (Entrepreneurship & Innovation)
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BSc Business & Management (Human Resources & Organisational Behaviour)
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BSc Business & Management (Marketing)
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BSc Business Economics
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BSc Consumer Behaviour & Marketing
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BSc Economics & Finance
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BSc Environmental Management & Sustainability
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BSc Finance
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BSc Finance (Fintech)
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BSc Finance (International Business)
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BSc Finance (Investments)
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BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance)
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BSc Food Business & Marketing
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BSc International Business & Management
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BSc International Business & Management & A Modern Language
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BSc International Development
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BSc Real Estate
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BSc Real Estate Development & Planning
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BSc Real Estate Finance
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