Foundation Programme in Business and Social Sciences

Course Overview

Formerly known as Business and Social Studies, this pathway will prepare you for your chosen undergraduate degree at the Strathclyde Business School or Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences.

You will study three core modules that will focus on general skills useful in your chosen progression degree, plus route modules specific to your academic area.

Studying our Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social Sciences means you will:

Spend your first year of study in a friendly and supportive community of international students

Be introduced to the Scottish education system by our expert staff

Learn the basics of your chosen progression degree in preparation for joining the second year of your degree at the University (some exceptions apply).

General Eligibility

Undergraduate Foundation Programme

• Nationality: Only available to overseas students‡, non-UK/Ireland

• Age: You must be 17 years old before the start of the first term

• Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (minimum 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other areas)