International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance is a unique and intensive program designed to prepare international students for undergraduate study in business-related fields at Cardiff University. The program focuses on developing the English language skills, academic knowledge, and cultural awareness necessary for success in a UK university environment. Students will study a range of modules that cover key topics in business, economics, accounting, and finance, as well as develop their critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to apply for undergraduate study at Cardiff University in areas such as Business Management, Economics, Accounting and Finance.

Additional Information

The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance is a popular choice for international students looking to study at Cardiff University. The program offers a supportive learning environment, with small class sizes and experienced tutors who are dedicated to helping students achieve their academic goals. Students will also have access to a range of resources and facilities, including language labs, computer rooms, and libraries. In addition, the program includes cultural activities and excursions to help students get the most out of their time in Cardiff.

Unlock Your Potential at Cardiff University's Prestigious Business School

Cardiff University is a world-leading institution for business and management studies, with a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and research. The university's Business School is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), and offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in areas such as business management, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Students who complete the International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance will have the opportunity to study at this prestigious university and benefit from its academic excellence and professional connections.

The International Foundation Year prepares you for university with English language and study skills practice, as well as subject-specific teaching. When you complete the programme, you will progress to the first year of your undergraduate degree. This pathway allows you to progress to degrees in subjects including accounting, business management, financial mathematics and many more. You choose a route depending on which undergraduate degree you plan to study. There are three routes: Accounting and Finance, Business, and Economics. Which route you choose impacts the modules you will study.

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

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.