Business, Economics, Law and Politics (International Foundation Year)

Description

The Business, Economics, Law and Politics International Foundation Year will prepare you for degrees in the following subjects:

• Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons)

• Business and Retail Management BSc (Hons)

• Business Economics BSc (Hons)

• Business Management BSc (Hons)

• Business Management and English for International Communications BSc (Hons)

• Criminology & Sociology BSc (Hons)

• Digital Media Arts BSc (Hons)

• Economics BSc (Hons)

• Economics with Finance BSc (Hons)

• Film Studies BSc (Hons)

• Film Studies with Creative Writing BSc (Hons)

• International Business Management BSc (Hons)

• International Hospitality & Tourism Management BSc (Hons)

• International Hospitality Management BSc (Hons)

• International Politics BA (Hons)

• International Politics and English for International Communication BA (Hons)

• Law LLB (Hons)

• Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

• Law with International Studies LLB (Hons)

• Media, Culture and Society BSc (Hons)

• Politics BA (Hons)

• Politics and Economics BSc (Hons)

• Politics and Sociology BSc (Hons)

• Politics with Policy Studies BA (Hons)

• Psychology BSc (Hons)

• Sociology BSc (Hons)

• Theatre Studies BA (Hons)

• Tourism Management BSC (Hons)

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline As early as possible (and at least one month before the start of the course) Tuition fee

• GBP 13665 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date February 2015 Duration full-time 9 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time Intensity Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Core units

English and Skills for University Study

You will develop your English communication skills and learn a range of study skills including: writing and reading strategies; presentation and seminar participation; organisation of time and materials; meeting deadlines; and responding to feedback.

By the end of the programme you will be able to use English language in your own academic work; give well-structured presentations; confidently answer follow-up questions and contribute to seminar discussions; take notes from readings and lectures; plan, develop and write well-structured academic essays; and be confident in self-directed learning strategies.

You will also study for the IELTS exam covering all four skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) in order to be fully prepared to take an IELTS exam at the end of your academic year in order to progress onto the degree programme.

Subject-specific units

Introduction to Business Studies

You will look at the operational and strategic problems facing business people in the modern market economy. The unit will focus on a wide range of issues, such as management, human resource practice, marketing and ethical aspects.

Principles of Economics

This unit introduces you to the basics of economics including: economic systems; types of goods; the allocation of resources; elasticity; price controls; types of markets; cost and revenue; economies of scale; and market failure.

Elective units

Introduction to Financial Accounting

This unit provides you with a sound foundation in the basic principles of financial accounting. Learn about double entry book keeping, preparation of trial balances, profit and loss statements, depreciation, limited companies, manufacturing accounts and the interpretation of accounts.

OR

English Legal System

During this unit you will learn about law, the relationship between law, justice and morality, the sources of law, including British and European (EU) legislation and the doctrine of precedent, the Civil and Criminal Courts, and the role of Judiciary.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL iBT® test : 72

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

• Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study
  For academic entry requirements listed by country, please visit the website
• Country of residence/nationality: 'Overseas' students only may apply. Applications from HEU students* are not accepted
• Age: Students must be 17 years of age or above to study at the International Study Centre.

English Language Preparation

5.5 (minimum of 5.0 in all subskills)

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of Surrey.