If you have dreams of a career in business, whether it be economics, accounting or real estate, our programme could be the first step on your academic journey.

Kickstart your career today

The Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business, Economics, Accounting & Real Estate will prepare you for undergraduate study in a related field at Aberdeen. Equivalent to the first year of a four-year Scottish degree, our pathway programme gives you the start you need to graduate in the same amount of time as a domestic student.

What will I study?

This three-term programme has been designed to complement your university studies by introducing you to the learning culture of Aberdeen, all whilst helping you settle into life in the UK. You will study a range of modules, both academic and language based, to gain the skills you need for academic success at university.

Why economics at Aberdeen?

Love from Austria tells us why you should study a degree in economics – and why Aberdeen is the perfect place for this.

Term 1

Accounting & Entrepreneurship
Economics of Business & Society

Term 2

The Global Economy 1
International Business 1

Term 3

Finance, Risk & Investment
Managing Organisations 1
Understanding Statistics

Progress to your degree

After completing your Undergraduate Foundation Programme and achieving the necessary grades, you can transition to the second year of your chosen undergraduate degree. Undergraduate degrees at the University of Aberdeen are referred to as Master of Arts, or MA degrees.