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Online Foundation Programme

Get ready for undergraduate study and progress to your choice of university

The International Foundation Programme has been designed to offer you a well-rounded high-quality education accessible from anywhere in the world. Benefit from a supportive introduction to your chosen subject and gain all the knowledge, academic study and English language skills you need to successfully complete your degree at your choice of university. 

With the International Foundation Programme, the beginning of your undergraduate journey is in your hands. Discover more about your wide choice of university options.

Key facts

English language entry requirements:

  • IELTS 5.5 (with minimum 5.0 in all skills) or equivalent

Note: Our progression universities have specific academic and English language entry requirements which must be met.


Academic entry requirements:

  • Satisfactory completion of secondary or high school education. IGCSE / GCSE: 4 passes at 9-4 (A-C) in relevant subjects 

Country-specific entry requirements


Two semesters (24 weeks plus 2 assessment weeks)

Visit our fees page for more information on programme costs. 

  • October, January, May

Visit Semester dates for more information

Why study the International Foundation Programme?

Our International Foundation Programme in Business Management provides a digital approach to learning, designed to help you gain the skills needed to progress to a choice of universities.

Offering a range of university progression opportunities, with a range of entry requirements for each university, we can support you in choosing the best university and degree course for you. With our University Ready Programme, you will have all the support you need in deciding which universities to apply to: support in writing your personal statement, advice from our progression universities and the opportunity to participate in activities that will help you develop skills that will impress universities and future employers.

With our Foundation programme, you can:

  • Benefit from letters of guaranteed conditional progression* from Royal Holloway, University of London, Bangor University and Coventry University, as well as have the flexibility to apply to a range of universities.
  • Decide on which universities you want to apply to after you start your programme, allowing you to discover what you are good at and having more time to become confident in your studies.
  • Benefit from the support of our University Ready team in deciding which are the best universities to apply to.
  • Learn the academic knowledge and English language skills needed for university study.

University progression

Students on the International Foundation Programme have a wide choice of university progression options. These include universities that have provided letters of guaranteed conditional progression, as well as a range of universities which recognise and accept applications from our Foundation Programme.

Guaranteed conditional progression universities*

Students who choose our International Foundation Programme will benefit from letters of guaranteed conditional progression from the following universities:

  • RHUL logo
  • Bangor University logo
  • Coventry University logo

Progression degrees for guaranteed conditional progression universities

Students who successfully complete our International Foundation Programme and meet the progression requirements can progress to the degrees below.

Degree programme nameAwardOverall gradeEnglish gradeAdditional Requirements
Banking and FinanceBSc50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules
Accounting and FinanceBSc50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules
Accounting and ManagementBSc50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules
EconomicsBSc50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules
Economics and FinanceBSc50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules
Business Management
50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules
Management with Human Resource ManagementBSc50%50% with no element below 40%No failed modules


Degree programme and name Award

Overall grade

 

 

English grade 

Advertising and Marketing 

 

BA 50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Banking and Finance 

 

BSc

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Business Administration 

 

BBA

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Business and Finance 

 

BSc

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 
Business and Human Resource Management 

BA

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Business and Marketing 

 

BA 50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

BSc Business Economics 

 

BSc

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Business

 

BA

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Digital Marketing 

 

BA

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Economics 

 

BSc 50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship 

BA

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Event Management 

 

BA

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 
International Business Management 

BSc

 

50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 

Marketing 

 

BA 50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 
Sport Management BA50% overall with no mark below 40% 50% in Academic English Skills with 40% in all sub-bands 
Degree programme nameAwardOverall gradeFoundation AES RequirementsAdditional Requirements
Accounting and FinanceBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%70% in Business Maths
EconomicsBSc (Econ)65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%70% in Business Maths
Economics with Political StudiesBSc (Econ)65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%70% in Business Maths
Financial and Business EconomicsBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%70% in Business Maths
Economics and ManagementBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%70% in Business Maths
Economics, Politics, and International RelationsBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%70% in Business Maths
Business and ManagementBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with AccountingBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with Corporate ResponsibilityBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with EntrepreneurshipBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with Human ResourcesBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with International BusinessBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with MarketingBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths
Management with Digital InnovationBSc65%AES 60% overall, 50% in reading and writing and no sub score below 40%60% in Business Maths


Other Progression Universities

Once you successfully complete our International Foundation Programme, you also have the option to progress to one of the following universities:

  • Aberystwyth University logo
  • Anglia Ruskin logo
  • Aston University logo
  • Bournemouth University logo
  • Canterbury Christ Church University logo
  • City, Uni of London logo
  • University of Greenwich logo
  • University of Hull
  • Hult logo
  • Keele University logo
  • University of Kent logo
  • University of Law logo
  • Leicester University logo
  • Liverpool John Moores University logo
  • London Met logo
  • Regent's University London
  • University of Strathclyde logo
  • University of Surrey logo
  • University of Westminster logo
  • Winchester logo
  • UWE Bristol logo

Progression degrees for recognising universities

Degree programmeAwardOverall gradeEnglish grade
BSc (Hons) Accounting and FinanceBSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 60% with 50% in all components
BSc (Hons) Finance BSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 60% with 50% in all components
BSc (Hons) Business and Management BSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 60% with 50% in all components
BSc (Hons) EconomicsBSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 60% with 50% in all components
BSc (Hons) MarketingBSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 60% with 50% in all components
BSc International Relations and Social PolicyBSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 55% with no component below 50%
BSc International Relations and SociologyBSc (Hons60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 55% with no component below 50%
Law LLBLLB60% (with all modules passed at 50%+)AES: 60% with 55% in all components
DegreeAwardOverall GradeEnglish grade
Accounting and FinanceBA (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
AccountingBA (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
FinanceBA (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
EconomicsBA (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
Business and ManagementBA (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
Business Computing with AnalyticsBSc (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
MarketingBSc (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
Sport ManagementBSc (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)60%IELTS 6.0 (5.5 in all elements)
Degree programmeAwardOverall gradeEnglish grade
AccountingBSc (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business ManagementBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Marketing and ManagementBA(Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Accounting and Financial ManagementBSc (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business Management with AccountingBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business Management with EntrepreneurshipBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business Management with Financial ManagementBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business Management with Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business Management with Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business Management with MarketingBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
EconomicsBSc (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Financial ManagementBSc (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
International BusinessBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
MarketingBA (Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands
Business EconomicsBA(Hons)40% overall with 40% in all modulesIELTS 6.0 with IELTS 5.5 in all bands


From course To university Articulation degree International Foundation grade requirement AES requirements 
International Foundation Programme HULT Business School 

BBA 

 

55% AES 60% 
Degree nameAwardOverall grade requiredAES required
Accounting and FinanceBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Accounting and Finance and EconomicsBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Business and ManagementBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Business Analytics and ManagementBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Business and MarketingBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Chartered ManagerBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Finance and InvestmentBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
International BusinessBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Economics and ManagementBSc (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Law and ManagementLLB (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Modern Languages and ManagementBA (Hons)55%AES 60% with 50 in Reading and Writing and 40 in Speaking and Listening
Degree programmeAwardOverall gradeEnglish grade
Law (accelerated 2 Year)LLB66IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in all elements
Law (3 Year LLB)LLB62IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Business ManagementBSc58IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all elements
Accounting with FinanceBSc58IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all elements
Business Management with LawBSc58IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Business Management with MarketingBSc58IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all elements
International Strategic Business ManagementBSc58IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all elements
CriminologyBA58IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Criminology and PolicingBA58IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Psychology with CriminologyBSc58IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Professional PolicingBSc58IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in all elements
PsychologyBSc58IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Law with CriminologyLLB62IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Law with BusinessLLB62IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Law with International BusinessLLB62IETLS 6.5 with 6.0 in all elements
Degree programmeAwardOverall gradeEnglish gradeAdditional requirements 
AccountingBSc

70 

 

AES 60% with 50% in all skillsHigh School or GCSE Maths Required / 65% in Maths and 60% in all other academic modules 
Accounting and FinanceBSc70AES 60% with 50% in all skillsHigh School or GCSE Maths Required / 65% in Maths and 60% in all other academic modules
English and American StudiesBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Ancient HistoryBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Ancient History and ArchaeologyBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Ancient History and HistoryBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
ArchaeologyBA/BSc65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Modern and Contemporary HistoryBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Film and Media StudiesBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Film StudiesBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
GeographyBA/BSc70AES 60% with 50% in all skillsminimum of 65% in each subject
HistoryBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
History and American StudiesBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
History and ArchaeologyBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
History and PoliticsBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Human Resource ManagementBA70AES 60% with 50% in all skillsHigh School or GCSE Maths Required / 65% in Maths and 60% in all other academic modules
International RelationsBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
LawLLB75AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Law with CriminologyLLB75AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Law with PoliticsLLB75AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Management StudiesBA70AES 60% with 50% in all skillsHigh School or GCSE Maths Required / 65% in Maths and 60% in all other academic modules
MarketingBA70AES 60% with 50% in all skillsHigh School or GCSE Maths Required / 65% in Maths and 60% in all other academic modules
Media and CommunicationBA70AES 60% with 50% in all skills65% in each subject
Media, Society and CultureBA70AES 60% with 50% in all skills65% in each subject
Physical Geography and GeologyBSc70AES 60% with 50% in all skillsminimum of 65% in each subject
PoliticsBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
SociologyBA65AES 60% with 50% in all skills
Degree Programme NameAwardOverall gradeEnglish grade
Accounting and FinanceBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Business ManagementBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Business with Digital MarketingBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Business with FinanceBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Business with International Business ManagementBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Business with Media CommunicationsBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Events ManagementBA (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
International Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Law and BusinessBA (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
MarketingBA (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Real EstateBSc (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
Sports BusinessBA (Hons)60% overall and 55% in all modulesAES 50% with 40% in each component
Strategic People Management and PracticeBA (Hons)40%AES 50% with 40% in each component
From course To university Articulation degree International Foundation grade requirement AES requirements Additional requirements 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Tourism and Travel Management 40% 50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Music Business 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University 

Marketing 

 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University International Business Management   

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Fashion Marketing and Business Management 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Events Management 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Economics 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Digital Business Management 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Business Management 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Business Economics 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Banking and Finance 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Airline, Airport and Aviation Management 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
International Foundation Programme London Metropolitan University Accounting and Finance 

40% 

 

50% with 40 in all skills Pass all modules 
From course To university Articulation degree International Foundation grade requirement AES requirements Additional requirements 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BA Business and Management 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BA Business and Marketing 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BSc Business, Technology and Entrepreneurship 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BA Business and Luxury Brand Management 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BA Business and Finance 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BA Business and Innovation 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London 

BA International Business 

 

50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London BA Business and Sustainability 50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London BA Business and Entrepreneurship 50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London BA Global Management (Marketing) 50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

 
International Foundation Programme Regent’s University London BA Film and Screen (all pathways) 50% 

AES 60% overall, no band less than 55% 

 

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Degree programmeAwardOverall gradeEnglish gradeAdditional requirements
AccountingBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and Business Analysis and TechnologyBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and Business EnterpriseBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and Business LawBA60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and EconomicsBA 60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and FinanceBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and Human Resource ManagementBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Accounting and MarketingBA60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Accounting)
Business AdministrationBBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression to year 1 of this 3-year degree
Business Analysis and TechnologyBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and Business EnterpriseBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and FinanceBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and MarketingBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Analysis and Technology and Mathematics and StatisticsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business EnterpriseBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Enterprise and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Enterprise and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Enterprise and FinanceBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Enterprise and Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Enterprise and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business Enterprise and MarketingBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Economics and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Economics and FinanceBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Economics and Human Resource ManagementBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Economics and MarketingBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Economics, Mathematics and StatisticsBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Economics and PsychologyBA60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Education and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Education)
Education and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skillsProgression only to year 1 of this 4-year degree (Combinations with Education)
FinanceBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Finance and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Finance and Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Finance and Human Resource ManagementBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Finance and MarketingBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Hospitality and Tourism Management and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Hospitality and Tourism Management and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Hospitality and Tourism Management and MarketingBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Human Resource Management and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Human Resource Management and MarketingBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Human Resource Management and PsychologyBA (Joint Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Journalism, Media and Communication and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Journalism, Media and Communication and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Law and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Law and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
MarketingBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Marketing and Business LawBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Politics and International Relations and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Politics and International Relations and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Psychology and EconomicsBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Psychology and Human Resource ManagementBA (Hons)60%AES 60% with 40% in all sub skills 
Degree programmeAwardOverall Grade English grade
Accounting and FinanceBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business EconomicsBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business ManagementBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business Management (Business Analytics)BSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business Management (Entrepreneurship)BSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business Management (Human Resource Management)BSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business Management (Marketing)BSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business Management and FrenchBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Business Management and SpanishBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
EconomicsBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
Economics and FinanceBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
International Business ManagementBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
International Events ManagementBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
International Hospitality and Tourism ManagementBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
International Hospitality ManagementBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills
International Tourism ManagementBSc (Hons)65%60% with min 50% in Writing, 40% all other skills

University of East Anglia and University of Essex also accept applications following the successful completion of the programme.

Learn more about how our university progression routes work on our University Progression page.

Your study modules

On your programme you will study a range of business modules designed to help you succeed on your chosen undergraduate degree. 

Designed to support students who intend to study at undergraduate level at a UK university, but need to improve their level of English, this module aims to provide thorough training in language, communication and related academic skills which will enable you to best achieve your academic potential at your chosen university. Our Academic English programme is validated by UK ENIC, the UK government agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide. 

Designed to introduce and develop students’ understanding of business as a subject of academic study, alongside developing their understanding and application of business practices and of the real-life contexts in which businesses operate. Explore fundamental features and practices of different types of business organisations, considering the different activities that take place internally to help the business achieve success. 

You will be introduced to the fundamentals of both microeconomic issues facing individuals, firms and the government in a range of economies, and macroeconomic issues examined from a global perspective.

This module will provide students with fundamental mathematical concepts, skills and techniques in several topics required to successfully study at an undergraduate level. The topics in this module are designed to build mathematical skills and confidence for students to solve real world problems. 

Designed to help students to acquire important financial literacy skills to assist in making sound financial judgements. The initial part of this module aims to provide students with an understanding of business, accounting and finance concepts, issues and problems. The second part of the module aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to interpret financial reports which would enhance their decision-making capabilities. 

Providing a particular business perspective that highlights creativity, innovation and opportunity, student will be equipped to acquire important academic skills to assist in understanding entrepreneurship. The key topics covered in this module focus on developing an enterprising mindset and are designed to engage students in researching a business idea and writing a business plan. 

Students will be equipped to acquire important academic skills to assist in understanding and analysing research in a business context, a critical part of making ethical business decisions. In their future studies, students will be required to source and engage with primary research relating to their Business-related major. This module prepares student to engage with these studies in a deeper, more critically aware manner.

View a sample timetable to see how your week might be structured.

Improve your English language skills

If you do not meet the English language requirements for our International Foundation Programme, we offer a specialist online English Language Preparation course to help you to boost your English language skills.  Find out more about our English Language Preparation Programme - Online.

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^ Progression to Coventry University is subject to successfully completing the programme, meeting the progression requirements and sending applications either via UCAS or Coventry University's partner portal.

* Offer of guaranteed conditional progression for Royal Holloway, University of London and Bangor University is subject to: submission of completed UCAS application, academic reference and personal statement, meeting required standard, passing Foundation programme with the required grades and English language level. Only for degree programmes listed and conditions stated on conditional progression letters.