International Foundation (Business, Economics, Accounting & Finance)

Leading To BSc Economics

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

• Location
  Durham
  United Kingdom
• Progression
  Durham University
• Rankings & Awards
  United Kingdom: 7th
  Satisfaction: 83.7%
  World: 174th
• Start Dates
  Jan, Mar, Sep, Nov
  2 - 3 Terms
  Next start date: 24 Nov 2025
• Course Fees
  From £19,750
• Visa Considerations
  UKVI English Test Required
• Course Provider
  Durham University International Study Centre

• Why Choose This Course?
  
  • Guaranteed entry to an undergraduate degree at Durham University after only one year.
  • Study at a World Class University! Durham is consistently ranked in the UK top 10 and amongst the top 100 universities in the World!
  • The University of Durham is member of the prestigious Russell Group, the UK's own 'Ivy League'. A research-led university that ranks highly across a broad range of subjects.
  • Study at Durham University International Study Centre, located at the university's Queen's Campus in Stockton-on-Tees, then transfer to Durham City campus when you progress to your degree. Durham is a historic city with a famous UNESCO listed Cathedral.

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About This Course

The International Foundation (Business, Economics, Accounting & Finance) is the first stage of a Bachelor's degree at Durham 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, Accounting & Finance, including BSc 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 A* - C in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
English	Foundation Year UKVI IELTS 5.5 (5.5 Reading & Writing, 5.0 other skills) or equivalent UKVI English test.
Minimum Age	Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Accelerated

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Mar 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026

Foundation Year

Start Date	End Date	Progression
Nov 2025	Aug 2026	Sep 2026
Jan 2026	Aug 2026	Sep 2026
Sep 2026	Jun 2027	Sep 2027

Progression Options

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

• BA Business & Management
• BA Marketing & Management
• BSc Accounting
• BSc Accounting & Finance
• BSc Economics
• BSc Finance

 
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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.