Program Overview

International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies
The International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies at Leeds International Study Centre helps you to progress to your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University. You will spend two semesters in the supportive environment of the International Study Centre, working with expert tutors in order to confidently enter the first year of your undergraduate degree at the University.

Why Study the International Foundation Year? 
This programme is designed to help you feel confident joining the first year of your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett. Under the guidance of our expert tutors, you will benefit from: 

• An academic introduction to your chosen subject area 
• Additional English language modules designed for university study 
• The chance to develop your academic study skills 
• Lessons taught by staff who are experts in international education 
• Smaller class sizes as part of a friendly, multicultural student community 
• Help transitioning to the UK education system. 

Once you complete the International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies, and achieve the required grades, you will be able to start your undergraduate degree at Leeds Beckett University.

Leading to: International Business BA (Hons)
Specialise in international finance or global marketing while you study the global business world.

As part of this course, you’ll:

• Build expertise and understanding about core business functions as you take an international perspective
• Gain valuable knowledge of the regulations and processes governing international trade
• Practice collecting, analysing, and evaluating information and data on international markets and firms
• Learn to understand and critically appraise contemporary issues and policy debates as they apply to international business
• Use research to support your problem-solving and understand how to improve products and services in the world of business
• Develop a strong global outlook and key theoretical knowledge in relation to international business, to prepare for postgraduate study or employment