About this route

The Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences International Foundation Year provides the subject knowledge, language proficiency and study skills you need to progress to degree study at the University of Surrey in a related field.

During the International Foundation Year you will study a core unit of general subject skills, subject-specific units and elective units, which are carefully designed for your academic development.

If you need to improve your English language to reach the required level for your International Foundation Year, you can take our Online English Language Preparation programme.

Why study Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences with us?

Study at Surrey Business School

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 10 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022.

Practical work experience

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.

Become an employable graduate

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.

Progression degrees

This programme can lead to one of the undergraduate degrees : Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons), Business Economics BSc (Hons), Business Management (Business Analytics) BSc (Hons), Business Management (Entrepreneurship) BSc (Hons) etc. Grades and progression degrees are guidelines and subject to change. All degrees listed include the option to undertake the Professional Training Year programme in year two of a four year degree.