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Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

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Key facts

  • Program
    Undergraduate pathway
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    26,750GBP
  • Start date
    Nov, Jan, Sep

Program overview

What Durham University says about their program:

The International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance prepares you to study an undergraduate degree in the exciting setting of Durham city. This programme lasts for three terms.

Upon successful completion of the programme you can choose from a range of related degrees at Durham University.

  • Develop the academic and English language skills you need to meet the entry requirements for your chosen degree.
  • Gain a grounding in study skills and terminology as well as practical experience with research methods and critical thinking.
  • Adjust to the UK education system and build a foundation in business concepts at a university level.
  • Build a foundation of economics or a foundation in accounting and finance subjects before starting your degree.
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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

To apply for the International Foundation Year, you need to meet the following entry requirements:

  • The general academic requirement for all applicants is good high school graduation grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects.
  • For Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA (Hons)

    Students will need to have studied Maths in their most recent year of study.

  • For Music

    Students must have either A Level Music or Grade 6 theory, in the absence of this, a music video of student playing 3 pieces, 102 mins duration for each piece, in standard electronic form.

Postgraduate academic requirements

To apply for the Pre-Masters programme you need a good first degree or diploma in a relevant subject:

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

    You need proof of Maths or other numerate subject modules within your undergraduate degree or diploma.

  • Law and Social Science

    You may need a relevant first degree, depending on your chosen progression degree.

  • Science and Engineering

    You need a relevant degree or diploma.

English requirements

International Foundation Year

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI

    5.5 (5.5 in reading and writing, minimum of 5.0 in all other skills), or equivalent

** Pre-Master's**

  • Three terms

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent

  • Two terms

    Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (5.5 in all skills) or equivalent

Documents required

  • Online applicaiton
  • Academic certificates/transcripts
  • English qualifications
  • A copy of your passport
  • Copies of any previous visas and/or visa refusal letters.
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Fees and funding

Fee information

International Foundation Year

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance

    £24,900

  • Humanities, Law and Social Science

    £23,500

  • Science and Engineering

    £25,900

Pre-Masters

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (3 terms)

    £26,900

  • Business, Economics, Accounting and Finance (2 terms)

    £21,750

  • Law and Social Sciences (3 terms only)

    £24,250

  • Science and Engineering (3 terms)

    £25,900

  • Science and Engineering (2 terms)

    £21,250

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Visa requirements for Durham University

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