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International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Law & Social Sciences
| تاريخ بدء البرنامج | آخر موعد للتسجيل |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
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Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year
The Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year provides the subject knowledge, language proficiency, and study skills necessary to progress to degree study at the University of Surrey in a related field.
About this Route
During the International Foundation Year, students will study a core unit of general subject skills, subject-specific units, and elective units, carefully designed for academic development.
Why Study Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences with Us?
- Study at Surrey Business School: Progress to a range of degrees at Surrey, including some taught at Surrey Business School, renowned for its research and developments in business, leadership, sustainable enterprise, and digital advancement.
- Practical Work Experience: After completing the International Foundation Year and achieving the required grades, students can progress to an undergraduate degree with an option to take part in the Professional Training Year programme, applying learned skills in practice and developing skills to impress potential employers.
- Become an Employable Graduate: Studying this pathway helps build a foundation of knowledge in various areas, including critical analysis, communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and research, setting students on the path to impress employers regardless of career ambitions.
Core Units
Academic English Skills
The Academic English Skills course teaches students specific academic language skills needed for success at the University of Surrey, focusing on receptive and productive skills through practice in semi-authentic and task-based activities.
Subject-Specific Units
Business and Economics Route
- Business Management and Accounting: Equips students with a foundational understanding of Business Management and Accounting, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications.
- Economics: Provides a thorough grounding in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, focusing on nurturing an economist's mindset and empowering students with analytical capabilities.
- Project Skills: Elevates students' comprehension of business management concepts while applying this knowledge to address intricate sustainability challenges.
Law and Social Sciences Route
- Law: Provides a foundational understanding of law and its practical applications, introducing students to key concepts, principles, and frameworks of the English legal system.
- Politics: Offers a foundational understanding of political systems, theories, and concepts, preparing students for further academic study in politics and related disciplines.
- Sociology with Project Skills: Enhances students' understanding of sociological theories and their application to address complex sustainability challenges, integrating sustainability and developing project skills.
Study Plans
- September Intake
- January Intake
Key Facts
- Course Length: Two semesters
- Entry Points: September, November (Enhanced Induction), and January
- Age: Students must be at least 17 years old to study at the International Study Centre and progress to the University.
Rankings
- 1st in the UK and 16th in the world for Hospitality and Leisure Management
- 3rd in the UK for Tourism, Transport, Travel, and Heritage
- 56th in the world for Law
- Top 100 in the world for Business and Economics
- Top 100 in the world for Marketing
Progression Degrees
This program can lead to one of the undergraduate degrees listed below, with grades and progression degrees serving as guidelines and subject to change. All degrees include the option to undertake the Professional Training Year programme in year two of a four-year degree.
| Degree Programme Name | Award | Overall Grade | English Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Economics and Data Analytics BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management and French BA (Hons) | BA (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management and Spanish BA (Hons) | BA (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management with Business Analytics BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management with Entrepreneurship and Innovation BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management with Human Resource Management BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
| Criminology and Sociology BSc (Hons) | BSc (Hons) | 65% | 60% with min 50% in W, 40% all other skills |
Additional Conditions for Certain Degrees
There may be additional entry criteria and/or an audition or interview required for entry onto certain programs, such as Musical Theatre, Theatre Production, English Literature programs, and Language programs. For progression to degrees that include a language, the European or Modern Language must be studied for a further year and not solely high school completion. An ab initio pathway may be available where the language has not been taken at A-Level.
