International Foundation in Business, Finance and Social Sciences
INTO London: Business, Art and Social Sciences
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of a UK undergraduate degree in your choice of a wide range of subject areas, including accounting, business, finance, law, media, psychology and tourism. Choose from 100+ universities across the UK and Europe, including options in the Russell Group and the QS Top 100 (2025).
This is your first step towards a business career in London, with options at 20+ London-based universities. Gain access to a degree that opens doors to global business opportunities in the city’s business and financial district.
London is the ideal city for the career-minded, with thriving sectors across every industry – including business, law, psychology and media.
Choose from a selection of modules and tailor your pathway program to your interests, chosen degree and the necessary amount of English learning for your level.
Don’t meet the English language requirements? Our Academic English with IELTS preparation course will help you increase your IELTS score by up to 0.5 points in just six weeks. Find out more here.
Key Information
- Your pathway to thousands of degrees at 100+ universities, including 20+ in London.
- Previous students have secured places at: King's College London; Queen Mary, University of London; Royal Holloway, University of London; SOAS, University of London; Goldsmiths, University of London; University of Westminster; University of Greenwich.
- Study in central London, close to London's financial district – investment bankers’ salaries start at £30–£40,000 on average (Prospects.ac.uk).
- Guaranteed offers from University of Westminster in Central London, as well as top institutions University of Exeter, University of Kent and University of Surrey.
- Study the right amount of English for your level, with your choice of optional modules.
- To download the full list of progression options for this pathway, click here.
Course Details
International Foundation in Business, Finance and Social Sciences
INTO London: Business, Art and Social Sciences
Age Requirement
16
All students commencing courses for the June or August start must be 16 years old before registering at the Centre. All students commencing courses for the September start must be 16 years old before 01 September that calendar year. All students commencing courses for the November or January start must have turned 16 years old before 01 September of the previous calendar year.Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.English Language Requirements
IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in all subskills.Class size
20
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (June)
Course start date : 23 June 2025 - Course end date: 3 July 2026
- Semester 1 summer: 23 June 2025 - 1 August 2025
- Semester 2 fall: 4 August 2025 - 12 September 2025
- Semester 3 fall: 22 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
- Semester 4 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
- Semester 5 summer: 14 April 2026 - 3 July 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 20,500.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 100.00 - 340.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 21,350.00 - 21,590.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.