International Foundation (Business, Economics and Accounting)

Leading To BSc Business Economics

This course is stage one of an undergraduate degree at Lancaster University for international students, offering guaranteed progression to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business, Economics And Accounting, including BSc Business Economics.

• Location
  Lancaster
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Lancaster University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 11th
  Satisfaction: 84%
  World: 155th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Sep
  3 Terms
  Next start date: 29 Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £19,995
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Lancaster University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progression to a degree at Lancaster University in just one year.
  • Lancaster University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2019).
  • Study at one of the top ranked universities in the UK and a world class institution for academic research.
  • A triple accredited Business School (AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS), which means Lancaster is in the top 1% of all business schools in the world.
  • All teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries and shops are located on campus, so everything you need is on your doorstep.
  • Low cost of living compared to London and the South East.

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About This Course

The International Foundation (Business, Economics and Accounting) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Lancaster University 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 And Accounting, including BSc Business Economics. 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 (BBBBB), including C in Maths (all pathways). Chemistry and Biology mandatory for Life Sciences pathway.
English *	UKVI IELTS 5.0 (5.0 in Writing) or equivalent UKVI English test.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Jun 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Sep 2026	Sep 2026

Progression Options

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

• BA Advertising & Marketing
• BA Economics Politics & International Relations
• BA Management & French Studies
• BA Management & German Studies
• BA Management & Spanish Studies
• BA Philosophy Politics & Economics
• BA Psychology & Management
• BA\BSc Economics
• BSc Accounting & Management
• BSc Accounting and Finance
• BSc Accounting, Finance & Mathematics
• BSc Business Analytics
• BSc Business Economics
• BSc Business Management
• BSc Business Management Entrepreneurship
• BSc Economics & Finance
• BSc Economics & Mathematics
• BSc Finance
• BSc International Business Management (France)
• BSc International Business Management (Germany)
• BSc International Business Management (Italy)
• BSc International Business Management (Mexico)
• BSc International Business Management (Spain)
• BSc International Management
• BSc Management & Human Resources
• BSc Management & Information Technology
• BSc Marketing
• BSc Marketing & Design
• BSc Marketing Management
• BSc Marketing with Psychology
• BSc Politics International Relations & Management

 
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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.