Overview

International Foundation Programmes are full-time courses designed to prepare international students for direct entry to most British Universities. The International Foundation Programme - Business Pathway programme is offered at the Abbey DLD Colleges.

The programmes are usually delivered over one year commencing at the beginning of each September. However, most of the pathways can also be undertaken over 18 months or two years for those students who would suit a slower pace or have not completed the right level of education in their home country.

The programme

Students can choose to substitute either Accounting and Economics for Advanced Mathematics or Business for Advanced Mathematics if they prefer.
Students will develop a critical understanding of organisations, markets, competition, global economies and added value.
Typical university courses accessed by this pathway include Finance and Accounting, Economics, Business Management, International Business, Banking and Marketing.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Key Skills Maths

Research & Presentation Skills

IELTS

Business Start-up

Business Planning

Business Law

Markets & Market Failure

Managing the Economy

The Global Economy

Management Accounting

Financial Accounting

Further FInancial Accounting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Marketing Accounting View 2734 other preparation in Business Administration 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

Resume

Personal Statement

Letter of Recommendation

Official Transcripts

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

31200 GBP / year

≈ 31200 GBP / year

Additional Details

EEA: £19,550

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 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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Scholarships Information

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About

Overview

The programme

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

Additional Details

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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