Program Overview

International Foundation in Business, Economics and Accounting

Key Information

• Choose to specialize in business, economics or accounting and study modules tailored to your intended degree.
• Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
• Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Foundation in Business, Economics and Accounting

• Lancaster University International Study Centre
• 2024//26
• 4 Terms

Entry Requirements

• Age Requirement: 17
• Academic Requirements: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent. Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic modules' only
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 4.5, with a minimum of 4.5 in Writing, or equivalent.
• Class size: 20

Important Dates

• 2025 Summer Start (June)
• Course start date: 30 June 2025 - Course end date: 12 June 2026
• Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 5 September 2025
• Term 2 fall: 29 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
• Term 3 spring: 5 January 2026 - 13 March 2026
• Term 4 spring: 30 March 2026 - 12 June 2026

Fees and Pricing

• Estimated cost of attendance
• Tuition fee: £ 22,250.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £ 250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £ 115.00 - 440.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £ 500.00
• Approximate cost: £ 23,115.00 - 23,440.00

Modules

Core modules

• Professional and Communication Skills: 10 Credit Hours
• English for Academic Purposes with Research Project: 30 Credit Hours
• EAP for Undergraduate Studies: 30 Credit Hours

Specialist modules

• Further Mathematics: 20 Credit Hours
• Introduction to Business: 20 Credit Hours
• Introduction to Economics: 20 Credit Hours
• Mathematics: 20 Credit Hours
• Introduction to Psychology: 20 Credit Hours
• Introduction to Accounting: 20 Credit Hours
• Contemporary Issues in Law, Politics and Society: 20 Credit Hours

Progression

• After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree.
• Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

Accounting and Finance-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Accounting and Management-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Accounting, Finance and Mathematics-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Advertising and Marketing-BA

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)

Business Analytics-BSc

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Business Management-BSc

• Final level %: 60%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)

Economics-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Economics-BA

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Economics and Finance-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements

Finance-BSc

• Final level %: 65%
• English level %: 60% (40% minimum in each skill)
• Additional Requirements