International Foundation in Business (Sept start with 10 weeks 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

Introduction to Creative Business and Management
Throughout this unit you will learn about different styles, approaches and tools used in creative business and management historically and how these are developing in the present day. This information will be taught through practical workshops, lecture and seminar series, talks from industry professionals and first hand study visits to relevant UK businesses. Combining practical, entrepreneurial and contextual skills, you will use a combination of hands on field work and desk based methods. This unit will have a creative output of designing and pitching your own idea for a hypothetical business working in a small team.

English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
This unit focuses on developing core English language, research and study skills whatever level you are currently at. The importance of study skills and command of language in listening, speaking, reading and writing are all essential to studying in a new environment and education system. We have designed this unit to run throughout the entire course to support your incremental development. This enables you to develop each of these skills at your own pace as you progress through the course.

Marketing, Communication and Branding
This unit will enable you to develop foundational knowledge in a range of Marketing and Branding skills specially for creative communication. The unit will also develop your creative idea generation. You will develop this range of skills by looking at examples of different marketing and branding practices, styles and tools and through hands on workshops that will explore digital tools, platforms and technology. Effective marketing and communication of a brand and business are essential skills to running or managing a successful business with a strong identity, that adds value and ensures longevity.

English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
This unit focuses on developing core English language, research and study skills whatever level you are currently at. The importance of study skills and command of language in listening, speaking, reading and writing are all essential to studying in a new environment and education system. We have designed this unit to run throughout the entire course to support your incremental development. This enables you to develop each of these skills at your own pace as you progress through the course

Creative Business Project
This unit involves researching, developing and presenting a self-directed creative business project. It is an opportunity to make informed choices in your subject focus, research, practical ideas development and final presentation. This unit will support you in confirming your interests within creative business, develop your digital fluency, design skills and engagement with creative technology. It is also designed to help you begin to develop a professional practice through applying self-directed independent learning skills. You will have the chance to finally confirm your area of interest and specialism within creative business for progression onto your BA course.

English for Academic Purposes, Research and Study Skills
This unit focuses on developing core English language, research and study skills whatever level you are currently at. The importance of study skills and command of language in listening, speaking, reading and writing are all essential to studying in a new environment and education system. We have designed this unit to run throughout the entire course to support your incremental development. This enables you to develop each of these skills at your own pace as you progress through the course.

All full cost (non-EU) students who successfully complete the International Foundation and progress to a UCA undergraduate course will receive a £1,500 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.

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.

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 Library.

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.