Preparing students for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Marketing and Management related subjects at Newcastle University.
Typically held Monday to Friday between 08.00 - 19.00 excluding bank holidays. However, there may be instances where classes need to be held outside these times due to unforeseen circumstances.
Maximum class size for English language teaching 18
International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3) from Newcastle University.
Take a look at our student progression results in International Foundation in Business and Administrative Studies for 2018-19.
Passed: % of those who completed their pathway
Eligible: % eligible to progress to Newcastle University of those who passed
| Start Dates | September January |
| Program length | 3 Terms |
16
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist. • …For info on alternative accepted tests if starting online, please see: https://www.intostudy.com/ielts-alternatives
September 2020 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 21 September 2020 - Fri 11 December 2020
Mon 11 January 2021 - Fri 2 April 2021
Mon 12 April 2021 - Fri 11 June 2021
£19,795
January 2021 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 11 January 2021 - Fri 2 April 2021
Mon 12 April 2021 - Fri 11 June 2021
Mon 14 June 2021 - Fri 3 September 2021
£19,795
A total of 120 credits must be earnt to successfully complete the pathway programme.
Term 1 modules
Credit value
English for Academic Purposes
40 Credits
Introduction to Accounting
10 Credits
Introduction to Business
20 Credits
Mathematics for Business
20 Credits
Study Skills and Projects
30 Credits
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Accounting and Finance-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Agri-Business Management-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (50%)
Business Management-BA (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Economics and Business Management-BA (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Economics and Finance-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Economics-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Food Business Management and Marketing-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Law-LLB (Hons)
65%
70
No modules less than 55%
Marketing and Management-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Marketing-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Politics and Economics-BA (Hons)
60%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
| Start Dates | September January |
| Program length | 3 Terms |
16
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
3 Terms: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 4.5 in any subskill) or equivalent. Some exclusions exist.
September 2021 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 20 September 2021 - Fri 17 December 2021
Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 8 April 2022
Mon 25 April 2022 - Fri 10 June 2022
January 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 10 January 2022 - Fri 8 April 2022
Mon 25 April 2022 - Fri 10 June 2022
Mon 13 June 2022 - Fri 9 September 2022
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Accounting and Finance-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Agri-Business Management-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (50%)
Business Management-BA (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Economics and Business Management-BA (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Economics and Finance-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Economics-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Food Business Management and Marketing-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Law-LLB (Hons)
65%
70
No modules less than 55%
Marketing and Management-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Marketing-BSc (Hons)
65%
65
Mathematics for Business (60%)
Politics and Economics-BA (Hons)
60%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)