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International Foundation in Business and Management

Newcastle University International Study Centre
Prepare for direct entry to Year 1 of an undergraduate degree in Economics, Finance, Marketing and Management related subjects at Newcastle University.

Key Information

Programme overview

  • Expand your subject knowledge of Business and Management.
  • Improve your English language skills and vocabulary within the context of business.
  • Develop an understanding of key concepts in areas such as UK business practices, mathematical and statistical techniques and accounting practices through presentations and lectures.
  • Build essential skills such as cost-accounting, double-entry bookkeeping and preparing financial statements.
  • Learn how to research, analyse and present your work effectively.
  • Learn at a state-of-the-art study hub at the heart of Newcastle University's campus, with tailored 24/7 support.
  • Upon successful completion of this programme, you will be awarded our International Foundation Certificate (RQF Level 3).

Why study at Newcastle University?

  • Newcastle Business School holds triple-crown accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS, placing it among the elite 1% of business schools worldwide.
  • World top 250 for Business and Management Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
  • Take part in a range of activities to gain real-life business experiences, from research and consultancy projects to hackathons.
  • Facilities include 20+ Bloomberg Trading Terminals – a platform used by the world’s leading banks, corporations and government agencies.


Disclaimer: We make all reasonable efforts to provide the programmes, services and facilities described. However, changes may be necessary in times of significant disruption.

More information about when we may make changes – and your rights if we do – is here.

Course Details

International Foundation in Business and Management

Newcastle University International Study Centre

  • Albania
  • Algeria
  • Andorra
  • Angola
  • Anguilla
  • Antigua and Barbuda
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan
  • Bahrain
  • Bangladesh
  • Barbados
  • Belarus
  • Belize
  • Bolivia
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Botswana
  • Brazil
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon
  • Canada
  • Cayman Islands
  • Chile
  • China Mainland
  • Colombia
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt
  • Estonia
  • Finland
  • France
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Guyana
  • Hong Kong, China
  • Hungary
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • International
  • Iran, Islamic Republic of
  • Iraq
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Jamaica
  • Japan
  • Jordan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya
  • Korea (South)
  • Kuwait
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macao, China
  • Malaysia
  • Maldives
  • Malta
  • Mauritius
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Montserrat
  • Morocco
  • Myanmar
  • Nepal
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway
  • Oman
  • Pakistan
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Qatar
  • Romania
  • Russian Federation
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis
  • Saint Lucia
  • Saint Vincent and Grenadines
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal
  • Serbia
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • South Africa
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)
  • Taiwan, China
  • Tajikistan
  • Tanzania, United Republic of
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Turkmenistan
  • Turks and Caicos Islands
  • Uganda
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United States of America
  • Uzbekistan
  • Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic)
  • Viet Nam
  • Zambia
  • Zimbabwe
Age Requirement

16

All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 16 years old by 1st September of that calendar year. For the June intake for the Extended course, students must be 16 before registering at the centre. For all other start dates, students must be 16 years old by 1st September of the preceding calendar year. Therefore students must have turned 17 before 1st September of the year they progress to university.
Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. - *Additional Information: For students intending to progress to Newcastle Law School: 3 term: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent4 term: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in all subskills) or equivalent
English Language Requirements
IELTS 4.5 (with 4.5 in writing and a minimum of 4.0 in all other subskills) or equivalent.
Class size

20

iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – program. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

Academic Year 2025/26

25th June 2026 - 18th June 2027

  • Term 1: 25th June 2026 - 4th September 2026
  • Term 2: 21st September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 3: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 4: 5th April 2027 - 18th June 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 27,800.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 295.00 - 360.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 28,945.00 - 29,010.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Core modules
Credit Units
Academic English (Term 1)
English for Academic Purposes
40 Credit Units
Introduction to Business
20 Credit Units
Mathematics and Statistics
20 Credit Units
Study Skills (for Foundation)
20 Credit Units
Introduction to Accounting
20 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course - including the modules studied as part of it - change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses - and your rights if we do - can be found here.

P

= Placement option available

A

= Study abroad option available

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