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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+

2019/2020 term dates

September 2019 start

Semester 1: 16/09/2019 – 07/02/2020
Semester 2: 10/02/2020 – 12/06/2020

January 2020 start

Semester 1: 06/01/2020 – 09/04/2020
Semester 2: 27/04/2020 – 24/07/2020

*Academic IELTS for UKVI. If you do not need a Tier 4, 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 exit IELTS exam at the end of your course, and details of the IELTS requirements are below. This means that once you successfully complete the International Foundation Year, and meet the required English language progression requirements, you will be ready to start your degree at the University of Leeds.

Progression degree	Overall grade	IELTS	Module grades/additional requirements
BSc (Hons) Actuarial Mathematics	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	80% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BSc (Hons) Business Economics†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths, average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BSc (Hons) Business Management and Mathematics^	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	80% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BA (Hons) Business Management and the Human Resource*∆	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% overall, 70% in Core Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing*∆	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Core Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BA (Hons) Childhood Studies	65%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	Pass at least 2 of Introduction to Law, Advacned Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Criminal Justice and Criminology	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	A minimum of 70% across two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law, International Relations or British Politics (if available)
BSc (Hons) Economics†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% overall, 70% in Introduction to Pure Maths 1, average of 70% in Economics modules and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% Intro to Pure Maths and an average of 70% in Economics modules
BA (Hons) Economics and Geography†	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	70% in Introduction to Pure Maths. Not Law route
BSc (Hons) Economics and Mathematics†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	80% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BA (Hons) Education	65%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	Pass at least 2 of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Environment and Business!	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Interview may be required
MEnv Environment and Business	75%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Interview may be required
BSc (Hons) Financial Mathematics	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	80% Pure Maths 1 & 2
BA (Hons) Geography	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Students must study the Law route
BSc (Hons) Geography	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Students must study either the 'Business', 'IB+Finance' or 'Mathematics' route (ie: NOT 'Law' route)
BSc (Hons) Geography and Environmental Mathematics	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Must achieve 70% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths. Students must study either the Business , IB + Finance or Mathematics route (not Law route)
BA (Hons) Geography and Transport Studies	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Students must study either the 'Business', 'IB+Finance' or 'Mathematics' route (ie: NOT 'Law' route)
BSc (Hons) Geography-Geology	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	Must have Intro to Physics and Advanced Physics or Intro to Chemistry and Advanced Chemistry or Intro to Biology or Advanced Biology.
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Core Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BSc (Hons) International Business†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Core Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BSc (Hons) International Business and Finance†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Introduction Pure Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BSc (Hons) International Business and Marketing†	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Core Maths and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)
BA (Hons) International Development*	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	Pass at least 2 of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) International Relations*	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	Pass at least 2 of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
LLB (Hons) Law*	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	With a minimum of 70% across two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law, International Relations or British Politics (if available)
BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Music∫	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	80% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BSc or MMath Mathematics and Statistics	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	80% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BA (Hons) Management and the Human Resource	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	70% in Core Maths 1 and a minimum of 40% in all modules (including AES)*
BSc (Hons) or MMath Mathematics	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	80% Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BSc or MMath Mathematics	70%	6.0 with no skills below 5.5	80% in Introduction to Pure Maths and Advanced Pure Maths
BA (Hons) Politics	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	Pass at least 2 of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Social Policy	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	60% or above in Maths AND Pass at least two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Social Policy and Crime	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	60% or above in Maths AND Pass at least two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Social Policy with Enterprise	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	60% or above in Maths AND Pass at least two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Sociology	70%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	60% or above in Maths AND Pass at least two of Introduction to Law, Advanced Law or International Relations
BA (Hons) Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)	65%	6.5 with no skills below 6.0	Pass at least 2 of 'Introduction to Law', 'Advanced Law' or 'International Relations'

* Students must pass all route modules in addition to the specified overall grade.
† Students must pass all route modules
^ Students must pass all modules
∆ High School completion with certificate may be required
∫ Required: the equivalent of a grade B in A Level Music – we also accept some music qualifications

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.