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Business, Law and Social Studies International Foundation Year

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What you will learn

The International Foundation Year in Business, Law and Social Studies leads to a wide range of degrees at the University of Leeds, in areas ranging from mathematics, economics and finance to law and social policy. You will study core and optional modules, which are carefully tailored for your academic development and chosen area of study. Find out about the modules you will study and what kind of work you will be undertaking as a part of this pathway.

Key facts

Duration: 2 semesters (one academic year)

Start dates: September or January

English language entry requirements: Minimum of IELTS 5.0 (including 5.0 in writing)*

Academic requirements: Good high-school graduation grades, or equivalent

Age: 17+

Term dates

January 2022

Semester 1: 10/01/2022 - 14/04/2022
Semester 2: 03/05/2022 - 09/07/2022

September 2021

Semester 1: 20/09/2021 - 21/01/2022
Semester 2: 24/01/2022 - 23/05/2022

*Academic IELTS for UKVI. If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

Study modules
Progression degrees

Core modules

Academic English Skills

This module aims to provide you with thorough training in the language and related academic skills, which will enable you to achieve your academic potential at University. These skills include the processes of academic writing, effective and extensive reading strategies, effective participation in seminars and delivery of presentations, and listening to and recording information effectively from lectures. You will also develop the accuracy and range of written and spoken language required to use language effectively and appropriately, with clarity and confidence in an academic context.

Introduction to Principles of Economics

This module aims to give you an introduction to the principle, concepts and models of micro-economic analysis, providing a framework upon which further economic analysis can be developed. You will be able to apply your knowledge base as well as learn basic skills relating to data analysis and evaluation of economics issues. You will learn about economic principles and basic terminology, goods type, demand and supply, elasticity, market failure and contemporary issues in economics.

Advanced Economics

You will get an introduction to macroeconomics, and learn about economic cycles, economic indicators and growth, inflation, unemployment, balance of payments, and fiscal and monetary policies.

Project Study

You will complete a self-study project on a topic you will choose in consultation with your tutor. By the end of this module, you will be able to produce an extended piece of work in the discipline area of your intended degree course, through an on-going, supervised, self-study approach. The project should use a broad range of source material to present a coherent piece of work, which combines a balanced factual content with a critical commentary.

Subject-specific modules

International Relations

You will be introduced to the main areas of international relations. At the end of this module, you will demonstrate a basic knowledge of the subject, and some of the leading theories used to analyse this subject matter.

Introduction to Business Studies

This module will help you develop an understanding of the operational and strategic problems facing the business enterprise in the modern market economy. This module considers the practical aspects of setting up, establishing and running a business and looks at the external influences that could have a major impact on the business's success.

Advanced Business Studies

You will develop an understanding of the operational and strategic problems facing the business enterprise in the modern market economy, with reference to marketing management, advertising and public relations.

Introduction to Financial Accounting

This module will teach you how to maintain financial records, understand accounting systems and prepare periodic financial statements of sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies.

Introduction to Law

This module will prepare you for entry onto LLB Law or combined honours degrees and will introduce you to the principles which underpin the English legal system, including the mechanics of the legal process, justice in a wider sense, and the personnel who administer it.

Advanced Law

This module will introduce you to basic legal principles and practice, as well as preparing you to progress onto a range of business and law courses at degree level. You will develop an understanding of the principles, issues and legislation relating to contract and consumer protection.

Core Mathematics for Business

You will develop and demonstrate core mathematical skills, including algebra and statistics, relevant to your undergraduate degree course. You will study core mathematical principles and tools. You will practise your skills through class work and self-study assignments. You will also practise questions similar to the format of those in your exams.

Introduction to British Politics

This module will introduce you to the study of Politics through discussion of the main issues in the British political system, and the core concepts used by political scientists and political theorists. This module will provide you with the foundation knowledge necessary to succeed in the Introduction to Law, Advanced Law and International Relations modules.

You will be required to take an AES test at the end of your course, details of AES requirements below. This means that once you successfully complete the International Foundation Year, you will be ready to start your degree at the University of Leeds.

Progression degree	Overall grade	AES mark	Module grades/additional requirements
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Business Economics	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths, 70% average in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Business Management	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Introduction to Core Maths, average of 70% in Economics and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Business Management and the Human Resource	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Core Maths, average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Core Maths, 70% average in Economics and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies ≈	65%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	Minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Criminology ø	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	A minimum of 70% across two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law, International Relations or Introduction to British Politics with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Economics	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths and an average of 70% in Economics modules and minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths and an average of 70% in Economics modules and minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Economics and Geography ≠	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BA (Hons) Education ≈	65%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	Minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Environment and Business	65%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	A minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BA (Hons) Geography ø	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	A minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Geography and Transport Studies ≠	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	A minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Core Maths, average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) International Business	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Core Maths, average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) International Business and Finance	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Introduction Pure Maths, average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) International Business and Marketing	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	70% in Core Maths, an average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) International Development ≈	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	Minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) International Relations ≈	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	Minimum of 40% in all modules
LLB (Hons) Law ø	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	A minimum of 70% across two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law, International Relations or Introduction to British Politics with a minimum of 40% in all modules
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Music	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths with 40% in all remaining modules. Must have a suitable music qualification
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Statistics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MMath Mathematics and Statistics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BSc (Hons) Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
MMath Mathematics	70%	60% overall with no less than 50% in each skill	75% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BA (Hons) Politics ≈	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	Minimum of 40% in all modules
BA (Hons) Social Policy ∞	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	60% or above in Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BA (Hons) Social Policy and Crime ∞	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	60% or above in Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BA (Hons) Social Policy with Enterprise ∞	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	60% or above in Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules
BA (Hons) Sociology ∞	70%	65% overall with no less than 55% in each skill	60% or above in Maths with a minimum of 40% in all remaining modules

ø Students must be on the Law route
≈ Students can be on either Business route or the Law route
≠ Students must study either the Business, IB + Finance or Mathematics route (not Law route)
∞ Students must be on the Business route (not Law route) in order to meet Maths requirement

Please note that degrees and grades listed above are subject to change.

Why study Business, Law and Social Studies with us?

This International Foundation Year will prepare you to progress on to multiple degrees at the University of Leeds, which is one of the UK’s leading universities. With highly-ranked facilities and dynamic approaches to teaching, some of the benefits that come with choosing to study here are as follows.

School of Law

The University of Leeds houses the School of Law, a world-leading and diverse collective of scholars who are committed to exploring contemporary issues and supporting their students to become highly employable graduates.

Business School

The University of Leeds’ Business School is a leading, triple-accredited education body. Academics and professionals make up a world-ranked team who are proud to present their students with the tools to follow on to a successful working career.

Important career insight

Strong enterprising links to major businesses come with a degree from the University of Leeds. This pathway will enable you with skills and knowledge that are valued by industry professionals, and the CareerAhead programme is in place to help you apply these in real-world scenarios.

Support tailored to you

This programme is designed for international students, with a unique, focused teaching approach put in place to welcome you into the British education system. Your learning will be structured in the same way as University teaching, to wholly support and prepare you for your next step.