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Foundation of Business
- Loughborough, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
International Year One in Business is a first-year degree course that leads to year 2 of a business degree at Nottingham Trent University.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate concepts and methods in Business to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Two- to four-term course
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year 2 of Nottingham Trent University degrees such as BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Business
- International Business and Business Management combinations
Curriculum
- Two- to four-term course
- Length set by English level. Core modules: Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Business Development and Entrepreneurship
- Economics
- English for Academic Purposes
- Marketing in the Operational Context and Quantitative Methods for Business
- Plus Organisational Behaviour (Business) or Financial and Management Accounting (Accounting and Finance).
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical UCAS offer BBC at A level for UK applicants (international equivalents by country on the course page)
- Selection is usually on the UCAS application and evidence of sporting achievement.
- UK typical offer BBC at A level for the four elite-athlete foundation-year degrees
- International equivalents by country on the entry requirements pages.
Accepted academic background
Secondary school completion (A levels or equivalent), Courses are aimed at applicants with elite sport commitments, Listed as 4-5 years full-time (foundation year + degree + optional placement year).
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element)
- TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section
- PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale
- Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening
- Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading)
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts (if required)
- English Language Evidence (if applicable).
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements and sport suitability (email performancesport@lboro. Ac. Uk) on the course page. Apply through UCAS (institution code L79) with the course code on the page. Provide qualifications and evidence of sporting achievement. An interview may be required in exceptional cases. Accept the offer and meet its conditions.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £25,500 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £2,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Loughborough |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Business, Management and Marketing |
| Department | Business |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
61 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 13 Jan 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £25,500 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £2,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 overall (6.0 in each element), TOEFL iBT 88 overall (21 in each section, PTE Academic tests taken from 2026-01-21: 4.5 overall on the new scale, Duolingo 4.5 Writing and Listening, Cambridge 4.0 Speaking and Reading).