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International Foundation in Business (with 10 weeks English)*

Pre-degree - UCA Epsom - 2019

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The International Foundation in Business course, based at UCA Epsom, focuses on exploring innovation and problem solving in the context of creative business. Covering key business, management and marketing skills, you’ll emerge from the course with the confidence and understanding to take your education to the next level.

You’ll engage in a series of independent and group projects, working on live briefs and developing essential business and communication skills. With a very practical approach, you’ll have the opportunity to experiment with photography, visual communication, design-thinking and fashion. After exploring the range of pathways within creative business, we will support you in choosing which area you’d like to specialise in at undergraduate level.

With frequent visits to cities such as London and Oxford, as well as trips to the south coast of England and to Amsterdam, you will experience a range of creative businesses first-hand, discovering what makes the UK such an important place to study creative business and why our country has a world-renowned reputation in the creative industries.

In addition, you'll study a 10 week intensive English course at UCA Farnham; this part of the course will improve your IELTS by 1.0.

As part of our Diploma 2 Degree scheme, successful completion of all units means that you are guaranteed progression to study one of our undergraduate courses within our Business School for the Creative Industries.

*This course is subject to validation.

Length of study:

34 taught weeks, full-time

Campus:

UCA Epsom

Start month:

July

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Entry year(s):

2019

Entry requirements:

12 years of schooling (with good grades)

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Pre-sessional English course information

Please note that the 10 week pre-sessional English part of this course is studied at UCA Farnham.

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Course details

  • 10 week intensive English

    Our intensive English language course is specifically designed to prepare you to study art and design at UCA. The 10 week course will improve your IELTS by 1.0. 

    Discover more about the 10 week intensive English course

  • Stage 1

    Introduction to Creative Business and Management
    Course information will be added shortly.

    English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
    Course information will be added shortly.

    Contextual Studies for Creative Business and Management
    Course information will be added shortly.

  • Stage 2

    Introduction to Marketing, Communication and Branding
    Course information will be added shortly.

    English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
    Course information will be added shortly.

    Contextual Studies for Creative Business and Management
    Course information will be added shortly.

  • Stage 3

    Final Major Project
    Course information will be added shortly.

  • Fees

    Find out all about the fees for studying with us, as well the financial support you may be entitled to:

Summary specification 2019 entry

Student regulations

Please note, syllabus content indicated is provided as a guide. The content of the course may be subject to change in line with our Student Terms and Conditions for example, as required by external professional bodies or to improve the quality of the course.

Facilities

Business facilities include: dedicated studios and study areas, digital media suites equipped with Macs and PCs, programmed with specialist software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver and After Effects and a modern library with a wealth of books, journals, special collections and online resources.

Course leader

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Dr Tomasz John

Head of EAP Programmes

With degrees in Internationalisation, Educational Policy and TESOL, Tomasz has gained an extensive experience through working and teaching in international higher education sector. He manages UCA Pre-sessional EAP programmes in the UK and China including teaching EAP on UCA International Pathway Programmes.

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Dates & fees

Our International Foundation in Business course is made up of three terms of eight taught weeks, two reading weeks, plus 10 weeks pre-sessional English tuition.

 

Course

Start date

End date

Cost (Standard fee)

Cost (Discounted fee)

International Foundation in Business with ten weeks intensive English

1 July 2019

17 April 2020

£16,140

£15,650

If you choose to pay your fees in full before you enrol for your course, you will pay the discounted fee. If you choose to pay after you enrol, or pay in instalments, you will pay the standard fee.

Discounts for progressing students

All full cost (non-EU) students who successfully complete the International Foundation and progress to a UCA undergraduate course will receive a 10% discount on the standard listed tuition fee for the first academic year of their undergraduate course. If the tuition fees are paid in full before enrolment, an additional 4% discount is applied

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

12 years of completed secondary school study with satisfactory grades – please see our equivalent qualifications page for specific requirements for your country.

English language requirements

IELTS score of 4.0 with 4.0 in each component.

How to apply

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All applications for this course should be made direct to UCA, using the online application form:

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Already applied to UCA?

If you have already applied for another course with us and would now like to apply for the International Foundation in Business, please email us with the following information:

  • Your full name
  • Your student number or date of birth
  • The name of the course: International Foundation in Business.

Key facts about the course

  • Specialist preparation

    A student-to-staff ratio of 15:1 means a high level of tutor interaction, so you can develop at your own pace. You will learn and practice specific art, design and business vocabulary in preparation for your undergraduate course. The course is highly practical, engaging you in key skills through group and individual projects. Alongside these core skills you will be given tasks developing not only your English skills but also your presentation, communication, essay writing and referencing skills.

  • English language & study skills

    Support for the development of academic English skills is available throughout the course. You will develop your English language and academic study skills through an integrated programme which will prepare you for undergraduate level study. We also offer Insessional English as additional support through our LSS.

  • Teaching methods & tutor engagement

    Teaching methods include studio work, one-to-one tutorials, lectures, seminars and workshops. We will introduce you to a wide range of approaches in business, communication, marketing and creative practices. Assessment methods will range from presentations and critiques to project reviews.

  • Academic support

    There are opportunities for you to informally discuss any points raised in lectures or seminars through personal tutorials. You will also receive individual support and professional advice on personal and academic issues, including your next steps in your choice of studies or career. We will also support you in applying to UCA for your BA (Hons) degree course and will offer advice and guidance on visa applications and other pastoral matters.

  • Next steps

    Successfully completing all parts of the International Foundation in Business course means that you are guaranteed progression to study one of our undergraduate courses within our Business School.

    A key part of this course is working with you to identify the direction of your future studies. By working on a variety of different projects, you will be guided and supported to find the most appropriate undergraduate course to study after you complete the course.

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