You will study the following modules:

Semester 1:

• Communication Skills
• Qualitative Research Skills

Chosen Stream Modules

• Fundamentals of Management
• Foundations of Law and Psychology

Semester 2:

• Academic English: reading and writing skills
• Quantitative Research Skills

Chosen Stream Modules

• Introduction to Statistics
• Social Issues in Contemporary Society

Download the full programme specification for detailed information on course structure, modules, and learning outcomes.

Upon successful completion of the International Foundation Programme, you may progress to one of the following programmes:

• BA (Hons) International Business Management
• BA (Hons) Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Tourism and Visitor Economy Management*
• LLB (Hons) Law**
• BSc (Hons) Psychology**
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling & Psychotherapy** (You will need to provide an Overseas Police Check and undertake a UK Criminal Background Check for entry to this programme)

*The International Foundation Programme will be taught from the International College based at the University of Cumbria Lancaster campus whilst the remainder of the programme will be taught at the stunning Ambleside campus in the heart of the English Lake District.

**The International Foundation Programme will be taught from the International College based at the University of Cumbria Lancaster campus whilst the remainder of the programmes will be taught at the Fusehill Street, Carlisle campus, a city on the border with Scotland and close to the English Lake District.