Overview

More than 22,000 students enjoy a fantastic student experience at the University of Strathclyde.

This leading technology university is in the dynamic city of Glasgow, Scotland. It is the third largest city in the UK.

You will receive excellent teaching. Discover the Business and Social Studies Undergraduate Foundation Programme University of Strathclyde world-class research and strong links with industry.

Strathclyde excels in key subject areas. It has a strong reputation with employers for producing top quality graduates. This makes it the perfect place to prepare for your career.

Top 10 in the UK

Accounting & Finance – 1st
Social Policy – 1st
Pharmacology & Pharmacy – 3rd
Electrical & Electronic Engineering – 4th
Architecture – 5th
Business Studies – 5th
Hospitality, Leisure, Recreation & Tourism – 5th
Social Work – 7th
Mechanical Engineering – 8th
Civil engineering – 9th

*The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018

The University of Strathclyde International Study Centre provides specialist degree preparation for international students. Our programmes combine academic modules, study skills and English language training.

They aim to give you the best chance of success when you progress to your degree at the University.

The "Business and Social Studies Undergraduate Foundation Programme" is a pathway to the second year of an undergraduate degree at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science and Strathclyde Business School from University of Strathclyde.

Programme Structure

Academic English Skills
Business Law
Mathematics and Statistics

Accounting
Economics 1 & 2
Finance

Economics 1 & 2
Law 1 & 2
Politics 1 & 2
Psychology 1 & 2

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 9 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-11-23 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-06 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Social Work Sociology View 1355 other preparation in Sociology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Only available to overseas students, non-UK and non-EU

You must be 17 years old before the start of the first term
Additional English language training is available if you need it. Our English Language Preparation (ELP) course will improve your English language skills up to the level of IELTS 5.0. There are 1 term or 2 term options available, dependent on your IELTS level.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17900 GBP / full

≈ 17900 GBP / full
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

17900 GBP / full

≈ 17900 GBP / full

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Top 10 in the UK

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Glasgow

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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