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International Foundation in Business, Economics and Accounting

Lancaster University International Study Centre
Prepare for entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree at the triple-accredited Lancaster University Management School, ranked world top 100 for Business and Management Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026).

Key Information

  • Choose to specialise in business, economics or accounting and study modules tailored to your intended degree.
  • Study at our dedicated learning hub at the heart of Lancaster University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
  • Develop key career skills, gain real-world experience and enhance your employability while you study.

Course Details

International Foundation in Business, Economics and Accounting

Lancaster University International Study Centre

  • Algeria
  • Angola
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Belarus
  • Bolivia
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Ethiopia
  • France
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Ghana
  • Hong Kong, China
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Russian Federation
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Yemen
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Age Requirement

17

Students who are younger than 18 are only eligible to live in campus accommodation if their birthday falls before 01 July.

Students who do not meet this requirement must live off campus and follow our regulations for underaged students.

Academic Requirements
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent. Subjects recognised must relate to 'academic modules' only
English Language Requirements
IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in writing and a minimum of 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent.
DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

28th September 2026 - 20th August 2027

  • Term 1: 28th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 12th March 2027
  • Term 3: 30th March 2027 - 4th June 2027
  • Term 4: 14th June 2027 - 20th August 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

14th June 2027 - 26th May 2028

  • Term 1: 14th June 2027 - 20th August 2027
  • Term 2: 27th September 2027 - 10th December 2027
  • Term 3: 3rd January 2028 - 10th March 2028
  • Term 4: 27th March 2028 - 26th May 2028

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 22,500.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 345.00 - 450.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 23,695.00 - 23,800.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Hours
EAP for Undergraduate Studies30 Credit Hours
English for Academic Purposes with Research Project30 Credit Hours
Professional and Communication Skills10 Credit Hours
Elective modules
Contemporary Issues in Law, Politics and Society20 Credit Hours
Further Mathematics20 Credit Hours
Introduction to Accounting20 Credit Hours
Introduction to Business20 Credit Hours
Introduction to Economics20 Credit Hours
Mathematics20 Credit Hours
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course - including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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= Placement option available

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= Study abroad option available

After successfully completing your pathway programme and achieving the specified academic and English language requirements, you can enter your degree. Explore the available degrees and their entry requirements below.

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