Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Business) BA

Course overview

The Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Business) offers an opportunity to those international students who have the potential and motivation to succeed, but do not yet have the formal qualifications required for entry to Year 1 of a University of Leeds Business-related undergraduate degree programme.

The course lasts four years. Your first-year acts as 'Level 0' foundation year, and it has been designed in collaboration with the academic school of the degree course you will progress onto once you have successfully completed your foundation year.

Students studying the International Foundation Year will benefit from a fully on campus experience with teaching delivered through lectures, workshops and seminars, supported by virtual learning playforms to enhance the learning journey.

Course details and modules

In a friendly and supportive environment, the foundation year prepares you for entry onto your chosen Business-related undergraduate degree. Alongside academic study skills and English, you will study subject-specific, tailored modules, designed to ensure that you are fully prepared for your next years of undergraduate study.This will include a selection of business modules such as Foundation of Economics, Introduction to International Business and Maths modules relevant to your chosen degree.

Course structure

The list shown below represents typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our terms and conditions.

For more information and a full list of typical modules available on this course, please read Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Business) BA in the course catalogue

Year 1 compulsory modules

Module Name	Credits
Academic Study Skills for Business	40

Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

Module Name	Credits
Foundations of Economics	20
Introduction to Marketing	10
Introductory Accounting and Finance	20
Introduction to International Business	10
Introduction to HRM	10
Introductory Management	10
Foundation Probability and Statistics	10
Foundation Pure and Applied Mathematics	10
Introduction to Music Studies	40

Learning and teaching

We use a variety of teaching and learning methods on this course, with teaching delivered through lectures, workshops and seminars, supported by virtual learning platforms to enhance the learning journey.

On this course, you’ll be taught by our expert academics, from lecturers through to professors. You may also be taught by industry professionals with years of experience, as well as trained postgraduate researchers, connecting you to some of the brightest minds on campus.

Assessment

Modules in the international foundation year will use a variety of assessment methods including exams, essays, reports and presentations.

Entry requirements

International

Please go to the International Foundation Year website for details on how to apply and entry requirements.

Fees

UK: To be confirmed

International: To be confirmed

There may be additional costs related to your course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds. Read more on our living costs and budgeting page.

Scholarships and financial support

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