International Business and Management Foundation Programme
Birmingham · SEP 2027 · IELTS 6.5
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Birmingham · SEP 2027 · IELTS 6.5
Birmingham · SEP 2027 · IELTS 6.5
Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Please check the guide below for a typical offer to students who have a qualification from the United States of America. If you have or you are on the path to study a different qualification, please contact us at international@aston.ac.uk for an evaluation. The first table refers to overall results from your overall Secondary School level qualification. Some Aston courses will require a specific subject grade. Details of those you can find in the second table. The A-Level and International Baccalaureate requirements are listed on the individual course pages. Overall Secondary School level qualification Qualification AAA*; AAB ABB BBB BBC International Foundation Programme SAT Reasoning Test with a combination of 3 Advanced Placement (AP) tests 680,680,680 680,680,630 680,630,630 630,630,630 630,630,580 SAT lower than 630,630,580 American College Test (ACT) 29 28 27 27 26 26 Subject specific equivalent A B C AP score of 5 AP score of 4 AP score of 4 *For requirements for the MBChB Medicine, please check the course page.
To be eligible for entry on to a Masters programme you must have a good GPA (normally at least 3.0) in both overall and in individual courses from a regionally accredited institution and: Taken advanced-level courses in appropriate subjects Accumulated sufficient credits in major courses (typically between 30 - 54). If you are applying for finance, engineering, or science-based subjects, you must have studied a similar field in your undergraduate degree.
Each of Aston's Schools of study has a number of research groups with the potential to host PhD students. All PhD applicants need to contact the research groups direct with their individual research proposals.
From Aston University's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Business-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This extended programme will allow you to benefit from additional English language and skills classes, enabling you to study your programme with confidence.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.0 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: Overall 40 with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Engineering and Science-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This extended programme will allow you to benefit from additional English language and skills classes, enabling you to study your programme with confidence.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.0 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: Overall 40 with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Humanities and Social Science-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This extended programme will allow you to benefit from additional English language and skills classes, enabling you to study your programme with confidence.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.0 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: Overall 40 with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Life Science-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This extended programme will allow you to benefit from additional English language and skills classes, enabling you to study your programme with confidence.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.0 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: Overall 40 with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.0 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of Accounting and Finance-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of Business and Management-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of Computer Science-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of Cybersecurity-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of International Business and Management-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of Law-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to Year 2 of a range of Marketing-related undergraduate degrees. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your IY1 study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): AS or A Level with 48 UCAS points (home language cannot be counted) or equivalent with GCSE Maths grade C/4 minimum, AND must have 5 x GCSEs at grade C/4, including Maths; or satisfactory completion of a university-recognised Foundation programme; or IB Certificate with min 24 points, including 4 points in Maths at SL/HL. BTEC Level 3 accepted when equivalent to 48 UCAS points and have min Pass in Maths and studied outside the UK. IELTS UKVI: 5.5 overall with no element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43; or LanguageCert SELT: B2 Communicator Test, overall 33/
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to a Master's degree in a range of subjects. You will develop your English language and research skills to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): Bachelor Degree graded as Third Class in a cognate subject. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with no single element less than 5.5.
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Business-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.5 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: 47 overall with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Business-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your UFP study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs graded C/4, or 5 x GCE O level graded D/3, or GCE A Level with 40 UCAS tariff points; or pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E. NB: Home language is accepted with grade B+ when 2nd AS/A-level subject is cognate to the chosen progression degree. IB Certificate with min 20 points; or completion of Year 1 of 2-year IB Diploma course with min. 25 points. BTEC Level 3 is accepted when equivalent to 40 UCAS tariff points and studied outside the UK. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with no single element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 42 overall with no element below 42; or Langu
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Engineering and Science-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study. This Integrated CAS course means that you will only need to apply for one visa that covers your UFP study and your study at university.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs graded C/4, or 5 x GCE O level graded D/3, or GCE A Level with 40 UCAS tariff points; or pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E. NB: Home language is accepted with grade B+ when 2nd AS/A-level subject is cognate to the chosen progression degree. IB Certificate with min 20 points; or completion of Year 1 of 2-year IB Diploma course with min. 25 points. BTEC Level 3 is accepted when equivalent to 40 UCAS tariff points and studied outside the UK. IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, with no single element below 5.5; or Pearson PTE UKVI: 42 overall with no element below 42; or Langu
From IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Engineering and Science-related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.5 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: 47 overall with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Humanities and Social Science -related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.5 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: 47 overall with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
This programme will allow you to progress to an undergraduate degree in a range of Life Science -related subjects. You will develop your English language skills and subject knowledge to ensure you are prepared to succeed in university study.
Academic entry requirements are published per country of education (130 countries; see entry_requirements_by_country). Example (United Kingdom): 5 x GCSEs grades C/4, incl. C/4 in Maths; OR 5 x GCE O levels 5 x D/3 grades, incl/ C/4 in Maths; OR GCE A Level 40 UCAS Tariff points with GCSE Maths C/4; OR Successfully pass 2 subjects in year 1 of A levels at min grade E, with GCSE Maths C/4 IELTS 4.5 UKVI or equivalent, with no single element below 4.0 Pearson PTE UKVI: 43 overall with no element below 43. LanguageCert Academic SELT: 47 overall with no element below 40
From IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
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