Overview

During the Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year offered at the University of Surrey you will study a core unit of general subject skills, subject-specific units and elective units, which are carefully designed for your academic development.

Key facts

Progress to a range of degrees at Surrey – including some taught at Surrey Business School. Renowned around the world for its research and developments in business, Surrey Business School specialises in leadership, sustainable enterprise and digital advancement. By studying business or economics here, you’ll be studying at a school ranked in the UK top 11 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024. After completing your International Foundation Year and achieving the required grades, you’ll progress to an undergraduate degree with an option to take part in the Professional Training Year programme. Here you’ll be able to put what you’ve learnt into practice, whilst developing the skills to impress potential employers. You will be able to select the option before you progress to the University. The University of Surrey will provide guidance and support in year one and two in helping you to find the right placement. As well as learning more about a subject you’re passionate about, studying this pathway helps you build a foundation of knowledge in a whole range of other areas. From critical analysis, communication, problem solving, conflict resolution and research – the International Foundation Year sets you on the path to impress employers no matter your career ambitions.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Fundamentals of Business Management

Microeconomics for Decision Making

Principles of Accounting

Law of Rights and Responsibilities

Principles in Politics

Contemporary Business Issues

Accounting and Analysis in Business

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Guildford, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Economics International Business Liberal Arts View 1675 other preparation in Economics 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

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

Country of residence/nationality: International students only may apply. Applications from HEU students are not accepted.

Age: Students must be 17 years of age or above to study at the International Study Centre.

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

19500 GBP / year

≈ 19500 GBP / year

Living costs

Guildford

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

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

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Guildford

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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