Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

Of all the reasons to study this International Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance preparational programme at Kingston University London International Study Centre, here are just a few:

Learn from industry-experienced teachers

As a student at the International Study Centre, you can gain access to dedicated academics, business experts and researchers. All our teaching staff are dedicated to helping you reach your full potential in your degree studies, and will support you throughout your International Foundation Year. With their expertise, they will guide you through the programme's internationally tailored curriculum, and ensure you have the best start to studying abroad at Kingston.
Further your career prospects

Kingston University London possesses well-established links to many businesses in a variety of industries. Being a student on the University's campus, based in the enterprising capital city, will provide you with increased career opportunities and the chance to make important business connections that can better your employability. Additionally, you will gain the chance to work alongside your studies at the International Study Centre.
Get a head start on your university life in the UK

Designed to ease students into their studies abroad, the International Study Centre is focused on welcoming our students to their new home. Upon your arrival, you will be introduced to the University by our friendly support staff, while your English language and academic skills are honed by expert academics who know what it takes to study a degree in the UK. Here, you will benefit from an international community of students from day one.
Progress to Kingston's Business School

Upon successful completion of this International Foundation Year pathway, you will be able to progress to a degree in the area of Business, Management or Finance at Kingston University London. Degrees provided by the University's Faculty of Business and Social Sciences combine prestigious heritage of the School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences, and modern technologies of Kingston Business School.

Leading to: Business Economics BSc (Hons)

This course has a unique pluralistic approach. You'll discover a wide variety of economic thought and theories, and therefore learn to understand and address problems from a range of perspectives. You'll study why businesses, people and governments make decisions and the consequences of these decisions.

This course focuses on the real-life application of economics. You'll explore how businesses operate in the economy and can choose to study the financial aspects of business and specialist aspects of economics.

You'll use industry-standard IT facilities and develop many further skills that are highly valued by employers. These include analytical, numerical, data analysis, and problem-solving skills, and the use of specialist statistical software.