International Business and Economics Foundation Programme
- Level
- International Foundation Year
- Duration
- 1 year
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Economics
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2027Starts in 11 months
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
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Overview
Our Foundation Programme in International Business and Economics will equip you with a fundamental understanding of business at higher education level, preparing you for progression onto one of our undergraduate degree programmes.
Entry requirements
| A levels | CCC |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
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IELTS 6.5 overall (component minima vary by programme; see university English-language requirements)
Fees
UK students: £5,760 per year
Start dates
September 2027
Application deadline
UCAS equal-consideration deadline
Campus
- Birmingham, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
71 countriesAston University has not published international foundation year requirements for United States. See other levels
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After your offer
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Your offer
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Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
- 3
Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
- 4
Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 16,299 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.
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