Foundation Year in Business
The Foundation Year in Business takes place the year before your degree. It will provide you with a solid grounding in business knowledge and essential study skills in preparation for your degree.
Upon successful completion of this foundation year you will progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree programme.
This course is taught at Kingston College. Kingston College is located within 5 minutes of the University's Penrhyn Road campus. You will be able to take advantage of Kingston University's facilities, such as study skills classes, the library and leisure facilities.
Campus Information
Kingston Hill
Kingston Hill, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey KT2 7LB
Intakes
- Jan
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
We provide career support to Kingston University students and recent graduates through a blend of hands-on, practical training and events combined with a focus on building strong relationships with major and local employers and alumni.
Raise your profile
There are a number of ways in which you can raise the profile of your business on campus to help attract and retain the best talent.
Recruit Kingston talent
Our team has been created by ex-industry professionals who can provide consultancy and help with your recruitment challenges
Events
We have a broad range of career events and fairs that we run at Kingston University. Find out what we have coming up and how to get involved.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
India
- Standard XII: 70% (CBSE, CISCE, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra & West Bengal boards) or 80% (all other boards)
Sri Lanka
- Sri Lankan A-levels (General Certificate of Education Advanced Level) or Cambridge A-levels. Advanced entry is possible from relevant diploma or HND programs
- Foundation Diploma in Art and Design 5.0 4.5 in all elements
- Pre-Masters Programme (all pathways) 5.5 5.5 in all elements
- Computing and Mathematics foundation year 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Engineering Foundation (all pathways) 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- International Foundation Year (all pathways) 4.5 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in all other elements
- International Year One in Business and Management 5.5 5.5 in all elements
- Science foundation year – progressing to all other courses 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Science foundation year – progressing to MPharm only 6.5 6.0 in all elements
- Foundation Year – Humanities and Arts 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Foundation Year – Business 6.0 5.5 in all elements
- Foundation Year – Social Sciences 6.5 5.5 in all elements
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
17500 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A