Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Business, Humanities, Social Sciences and Law

If you have dreams to study a degree in business, humanities, social sciences or law in the UK, this programme can help you achieve your goals. With the International Foundation Year, you can spend time adjusting to life at a UK university – ensuring you get the most out of your chosen degree at Teesside.

Why study business at Teesside University?

Get a head start on your business career by successfully completing the International Foundation Year to transition to your chosen undergraduate degree at Teesside while gaining the knowledge you need for future success. Once you successfully complete your programme at the International Study Centre, you can benefit from the innovative business features at Teesside University, including:

• Access to a £7.5m business school equipped with the latest technology and modern learning spaces
• The opportunity to receive a Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Chartered Management Institute
• Work placements with local companies such as Nissan, Samsung, Hitachi, Procter & Gamble, Northumbrian Water and Virgin Money
• Real-life industry experience with the Teesside Enterprise Clinic
• Gaining digital literacy skills on Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus.

Leading to: Marketing BSC (Hons)

At the heart of any organisation, marketing is the process of understanding consumer journeys, and building and maintaining relationships with them. You explore the fundamental values that connect people, brands, and stakeholders, looking at a range of areas such as digital marketing, brand management and strategic planning.

You work on live projects with local SMEs and national brands, giving you knowledge and experience of working in a real-world marketing department. You examine key milestones in the customer journey, focusing on the strategy behind what you say, how you say it and where you say it.

This diverse, strategic and creative discipline attracts students from a range of subjects, including business, design, English, media, psychology and sociology.

Through our connections with industry, we ensure that you are familiar with the latest trends and impact of digital and AI on business and society.