6.5 overallAbout the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.
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Overview
Our BSc in Business Computing with Foundation Year is designed for you if you're interested in understanding how digital technologies are transforming organisations, markets and society, providing you with the knowledge and skills to play an active role in shaping tomorrow's future. In our data-driven world, no business decision can be made without considering the impact of technology, and no technology succeeds without an understanding of people, organisations and markets. This course sits at that vital intersection, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to succeed in a digital-first economy. You will explore key areas of business such as marketing, management, strategy and entrepreneurship, while also developing technical competencies in computing, programming, databases, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction and data-driven decision-making. This unique combination will ensure you graduate not just as a business or computing specialist, but as someone who can play the vital role of bridging the gap between the two; an increasingly sought-after skill set by employers. This exciting course will connect theory to real-world challenges and you will not only learn the principles of marketing but also apply them to digital platforms and consumer behaviour in the online world. You will study artificial intelligence not just as an abstract concept, but in terms of how it reshapes workplaces, products and ethics. From developing apps and interfaces, to exploring how organisations harness data, you will be encouraged to think critically about the role of technology in business innovation throughout the course. In the first year of this course you will be working towards passing a foundation year (year 0), which will enable automatic progression onto year one of our BSc Business Computing. Our integrated Business Foundation Year degrees are aimed at students who wish to study a business-related subject but don't have the traditional entry requirement
Entry requirements
A levels
BCC
GCSE
4/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English Language
BTEC
DMM · BTEC Extended Diploma
International Baccalaureate
26
Access to HE Diploma
Pass · Pass diploma with 24 distinctions in a business-related subject
English language requirements
IELTS
6.5 overall
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Fees
International students: GBP 18,400; Therefore, students who begin their foundation year in 2027/28 and progress to their undergraduate degree in 2028/29 will pay GBP 21,500 per year for the remainder of their course.
UK students: GBP 5,760
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration)
Campus
Leicester, Campus-based, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
57 countries
Undergraduate
Academic
For entry to the first year of a Bachelors degree you will need a High School Diploma with at least a grade C average together with SATR (Math, Critical Reading and Writing) with a minimum score of 550 in each and three Advanced Placement exams. The AP grades needed will vary depending on the degree that you wish to study but grades 4 or 5 would be a typical requirement. You may also require specific subjects for some degrees. If you have already completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a university in the USA, you may be considered for entry to the first year of a Bachelors degree. Law students only: Please note that you can only start from the first year of a Law degree. No credit transfer or exemptions are given.
English language
Each course page sets its IELTS band; equivalent scores per band: IELTS Academic: 5.5=5.5; 6.0=6.0; 6.5=6.5; 7.0=7.0; 7.5=7.5 | TOEFL iBT: 6.0=80; 6.5=90; 7.0=100; 7.5=110 | Pearson Test of English (PTE): 6.0=59; 6.5=61; 7.0=68; 7.5=75 | Cambridge CPE and CAE (test taken after Jan 2015): 6.0=169; 6.5=176; 7.0=185; 7.5=191 | Duolingo English Test (DET): 5.5=95; 6.0=105; 6.5=120; 7.0=130; 7.5=140
From University of Leicester's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.
Scholarships at University of Leicester
9 for this level
Chancellor’s International ScholarshipGBP 3,000
Choral Scholarships at Leicester CathedralGBP 1,000
Family Loyalty Discount10% of fees
International Citizens of Change ScholarshipGBP 10,000
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