
About this program
International Foundation Diploma
If you are interested in one of our higher education courses in business, marketing, hospitality or tourism management, our International Foundation Diploma will prepare you for degree-level study by providing you with an introduction to the world of business while developing your English language and study skills.
Designed for international students who have completed high school but don’t have qualifications equivalent to A-levels, this one-year course provides an introduction to business and management and the important skills that can be applied directly to the industry. You will also undertake a range of industry-related assignments in preparation for higher education study and develop your expertise in areas such as managing tasks, problem solving, communication and group work.
In addition to learning the English language study skills you will need for degree level, you will be encouraged to undertake part-time work during your course in order to further improve your English and develop your knowledge of business and marketing.
Admission requirements
This course is designed for students who have completed high school but do not have qualifications equivalent to A-levels. International applicants must possess a UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT) equivalent to at least IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in each element).
For more information, please visit the University website.
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Program content
- English and Study Skills A
- English and Study Skills B
- Foundation Management
- Foundation Studies in Finance
- Foundation Studies in Marketing
- Introduction to Business Organisations
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
Cost Sept 21 / Jan 22: £9,000 (per semester)
Qualification
- Improve your English – Gain the oral and written english language skills you need for degree-level study through our teaching modules and part-time work opportunities
- Boost your Skills – Start building your knowledge of business and management for further study and future work in industry
Continuing studies
This diploma is designed to enable your progression onto a degree-level course by improving your English and study skills.
On completing this course, you could progress onto one of our undergraduate degrees, such as Business Enterprise BA (Hons)/FdA or other courses in the fields of business, marketing, hospitality and tourism management.
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University College of Birmingham
Based in the heart of the UK’s second-biggest city, University College Birmingham is a specialist university which is highly respected by employers and industry for providing career-focused education and training. Most of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees are accredited by the University of Birmingham,...
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