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Accelerated International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

Cardiff University - Study Group, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

The Accelerated International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance is a rigorous and intensive program designed for international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. The course is specifically tailored to prepare students for the academic demands of a UK university, with a focus on developing their English language skills, mathematical and statistical knowledge, and business-related subject matter. Students will also benefit from academic support and pastoral care throughout their studies. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will be guaranteed entry onto a variety of undergraduate degree programs at Cardiff University, including Business and Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance.

Additional Information

The Accelerated International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance is a one-year program that runs from September to June. The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises. Students will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written assignments, presentations, and exams. The program also includes a range of extracurricular activities, such as cultural events, language clubs, and sports teams, to help students integrate into university life.

Discover Your Future at Cardiff University

Cardiff University is a world-class institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence and research innovation. Located in the vibrant city of Cardiff, students have access to a diverse range of cultural, social, and economic opportunities. The university's Business School is particularly renowned for its expertise in areas such as accounting, finance, and management, providing students with an ideal environment in which to develop their skills and knowledge.

Why You Should Study This Course

With the Accelerated International Foundation Year, you’ll gain all the high-quality academic and English language teaching you need for success at Cardiff University in just 22 weeks. Once you successfully complete this intensive programme and achieve the required grades, you can progress to the first year of your chosen undergraduate degree.

You will study a subject route depending on your chosen progression degree. You have four options: Business Management, Accounting and Finance, Economics, or Financial Mathematics. The route you choose will impact the modules you’ll study during your time with us.

General Eligibility

Maths is not required except for progression to Economics (L100), Economics with a Language (L160, L1R2, L1R4) and Economics & Finance (LN13). Other numerate subjects accepted: Economics, Statistics, Accounting, Algebra, Calculus, Finance.

Joining us on campus

You can start your studies with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements. 

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI

  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI

  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI

  • LanguageCert International ESOL SELT

  • PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)

Starting your studies virtually from home and coming to campus at a later date.

You can start your studies virtually with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) as above or you can provide proof of your English language proficiency with an alternative test. This is possible because you do not need a Student Visa to start virtually from your home country.

You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to campus.

The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme

Alternative tests accepted include:

  • IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online

  • IELTS Indicator

  • Pearson PTE Academic / Pearson PTE Academic Online

  • LanguageCert International ESOL

  • TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition

  • Cambridge ESOL

  • Duolingo

  • Cambridge Linguaskill

  • Oxford Test of English

  • Academic English Skills

  • Password Skills Solo

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Core modules
Academic English Skills
Contemporary Business Issues 1 & 2
Maths for Business
Understanding Organisations and their Environments
2 Route modules
Business Management
Financial Mathematics/Accounting and Finance
Economics

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.0
  • TOEFL45
  • PTE42
  • Duolingo59

Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.0 in all skills) or equivalent.

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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