International Foundation Year (Business)

Leading To BSc Esports Business Management

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

• Location
  Keele
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Keele University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 74th
  Satisfaction: 78.5%
• Start Dates
  Feb, Sep
  2 Semesters
  Next start date: Sep 2025
• Course Fees
  From £18,300
• Visa Considerations
  Integrated Visa
  Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
• Course Provider
  Keele University International College

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed progress to an undergraduate degree at Keele University after only one year.
  • Keele University is rated GOLD for Teaching Excellence by the Department for Education (2023).
  • Everything you need on a single, safe and self-contained campus. The university is set in 600 acres of woods and parkland, with everything you need within easy walking distance.
  • Guaranteed accommodation on campus for all new students.
  • An opportunity to study two different subjects for your degree. Keele is famous for pioneering the dual honours system in the UK and offers a wide choice of major and minor subjects.

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About This Course

The International Foundation Year (Business) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Keele 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, including BSc Esports Business Management. Progression is guaranteed for students who achieve the module scores required for their chosen progression degree.

Note: Students studying this course may² benefit from an integrated study visa, which will be valid for the duration of the entire programme. That means you will not have to apply for a new visa when you progress to a degree.

Admission Requirements

Academic	Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE grades A* - D in relevant subjects (excluding native language). Alternatively, AS/A Level with 32 UCAS points.
English	IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. IELTS 6.0 for Healthcare & Pharmacy degrees. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

Start Dates And Progression

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Sep 2025	Apr 2026	Sep 2026
Feb 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2027

Progression Options

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

• BA Business Management
• BA Business Management & Geography
• BA Business Management & Marketing
• BA Business Management & Media
• BA International Business Management
• BA Marketing & Media
• BSc Accounting
• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Business Management & Accounting
• BSc Business Management & Economics
• BSc Business Management & Finance
• BSc Business Management & Human Resources
• BSc Economics
• BSc Economics & Finance
• BSc Esports Business Management
• BSc Marketing
• BSc Sports Business 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.
² An integrated study visa is available to students who meet the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) English requirement for degree level study, which is IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent.