Overview

Please note this programme is currently under review and changes to modules are expected.

The International Foundation Programme in Business and Law is ideal if you are looking to study a business or law-related undergraduate degree but need to boost your English and academic qualifications.

You will be taught by staff who have a combination of academic and real-world business experience to enhance your understanding of business theories and concepts.

Upon completion of this programme, you will be able to progress on to a wide range of business degree programmes available at Northumbria University.

Key facts

• Learn the skills you need to succeed in your undergraduate business degree
• Develop key understanding of contemporary issues in business including areas such as innovation, market knowledge, the impact of law, how external factors can affect business, etc.
• Develop your awareness of academic culture in the UK as you integrate into student life within a UK university
• Upon completing this course, we will offer you guaranteed progression to one of our undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University
• Other pathways are available for progression on to undergraduate degrees in Art, Design and Media; Engineering; Computing, English Language, Media Production, Psychology and Sport subjects

What will I study?

This course will introduce you to life studying in the UK and will develop the core academic and English language skills you will need to progress on to an undergraduate degree with Northumbria University.

The modules on this programme will help you to meet the requirements of your target course, where you will develop your reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills alongside learning study techniques, how to read academic texts, and report writing.

Pathway specific modules include three that will focus more on the world of business, entrepreneurship, and innovation. The first two modules will introduce you to contemporary issues facing the business world today, vital management skills, and the principal functions of business.

For the third module, if you intend to progress onto Accounting and Finance, you will study the ‘Business Mathematics and Statistics’ module, which will involve applying quantitative skills in the context of business. For all other target degrees, you will study the ‘Ethical Practices in Action’ module, which will enable you to explore the change business environment and consider how some organisations go beyond the requirements of legislation to support their drive to gain competitive advantage.

How will I be taught and assessed?

Contact hours

• 16 – 18 hours per week in seminars, lectures, workshops, labs and tutorials

Self-study hours

• 20 – 22 hours per week – a total of 40 hours per week overall study time with lectures and seminars

Guidance tutor

• Your first point of contact for anything outside the classroom that affects your learning
• Meet at the start of each term
• You can arrange to meet them at any point and they may contact you if necessary

Assessment

• Portfolio tasks – including written coursework, presentations, reflective essays and in-class tests
• Assessed continually through each module and submit a portfolio at the end
• This allows you to gradually assimilate to the learning and teaching style

Upon successful completion and subject to specific entry requirements, you can go on to study a range of Business and Law undergraduate degrees at Northumbria University.

To progress and be eligible for entry onto our undergraduate degree programmes you must achieve at least 40% in your International Foundation Programme.

Please note that our undergraduate degrees are currently being reviewed, however, we have previously offered the opportunity for students to progress on to the following courses:

1. Accounting BSc (Hons)
2. Business Management BA (Hons)
3. Business and Entrepreneurship BA (Hons)
4. Business and Human Resource Management BA (Hons)
5. Business and Marketing BA (Hons)
6. Business and Supply Chain Management BA (Hons)
7. Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
8. Economics BSc (Hons)
9. Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons)
10. International Business Management BSc (Hons)
11. Law LLB (Hons)
12. Marketing BA (Hons)
13. Tourism and Events Management BA (Hons)