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.
September 2022 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 26 September 2022 - Fri 16 December 2022
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 31 March 2023
Mon 17 April 2023 - Fri 23 June 2023
£19,995
January 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 9 January 2023 - Fri 31 March 2023
Mon 17 April 2023 - Fri 9 June 2023
Mon 12 June 2023 - Fri 8 September 2023
£19,995
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)
60%
60
Mathematics for Business (55%)
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)
60%
60
Mathematics for Business (55%)
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 2023 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 25 September 2023 - Fri 15 December 2023
Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 22 March 2024
Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 21 June 2024
January 2024 start
(3 Terms)
Mon 8 January 2024 - Fri 22 March 2024
Mon 8 April 2024 - Fri 7 June 2024
Mon 10 June 2024 - Fri 6 September 2024
Degree subject
Final level %
English level %
Additional requirements
Accounting and Finance-BSc (Hons)
70%
65
Mathematics for Business (65%)
Agri-Business Management-BSc (Hons)
60%
60
Mathematics for Business (55%)
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)
60%
60
Mathematics for Business (55%)
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%)