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Durham University International Study Centre
Full Time
Nov 2026
9 Month
The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you to study an undergraduate degree in the exciting setting of Durham city. This programme lasts for three terms. Upon successful completion of the programme you can choose from a range of related degrees at Durham University. This programme is for international students aiming to study an undergraduate degree in a business, economics, accounting or finance field at Durham University. Develop the academic and English language skills you need to meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree. Gain a grounding in study skills and terminology as well as practical experience with research methods and critical thinking. Adjust to the UK education system and build a foundation in business concepts at a university level. Build a foundation of economics or a foundation in accounting and finance subjects before starting your degree.
Academic English Skills aims to provide thorough training in the language and related academic skills which will enable international students to best achieve their academic potential at university. Our Academic English programme is validated by UK ENIC, the UK government agency responsible for providing information and expert opinion on qualifications and skills worldwide.
This one-term module reviews and builds on many of the topics typically studied in mathematics in the latter years of high school. The module content includes; Algebraic methods, Inequalities, Graphs of functions, The exponential function and logarithms, Mathematical series and an introduction to Calculus.
This module seeks to introduce students to the fundamentals of economics in order to prepare them for further study in this subject. It will develop students? theoretical and practical skills in economics, equip students with the ability to evaluate different forms of economic policies and enable students to correctly interpret economic data.
This module will allow students to pursue and develop subject specific interests, and encourages students to work independently with supervision in some depth. This module will also allow students to develop methods of research and analysis appropriate to their specific progression route.
This module will support students to develop a critical understanding of organisations and the markets they serve, taking into account the internal workings and management of organisations. It will also work to raise awareness of the diversity of perspectives on business behaviour (customer, manager, creditor, owner, employee, etc). Students can expect to have outlined some of the economic, environmental, ethical, governmental, legal, social and technological issues surrounding business activity. There will also be a focus on exploring the current structure of business and business practice. Students will acquire a range of key skills, including decision making and problem-solving.
This two-term module covers some fundamental techniques in Statistics. Students will be given an opportunity to apply the skills studied to create a report by analysing a large data set. The module content includes; Sampling techniques, Data exploration, Correlation and regression, Probability distributions and Hypothesis testing.
This module seeks to introduce students to both Pure and Strategic Maths. Pure mathematics explores the boundary of mathematics and pure reason. It has been described as "that part of mathematical activity that is done without explicit or immediate consideration of direct application," although what is "pure" in one era often becomes applied later. Strategic mathematics involves applying analytical methods to help make better decisions. The approach often involves constructing and using mathematical models and problem structuring methods to represent the wide range of problems encountered in the real world. The results of these models allow decisions that are more informed.
