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International Foundation Programme

INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME​ (Business & Management)

Your online pathway to a UK business degree: flexible, supported, and designed by sector specialists.

The UKAHAL International Foundation Programme (IFP) gives international learners a high quality, fully online route into undergraduate study in the UK. Whether you choose the full 3 term programme or the accelerated 2 term option, you’ll build essential business knowledge, academic skills and the confidence needed to thrive at university level.

Two Study Options to Match Your Goals:

3 TERM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (35 weeks)

Start:                July or September

Fees:                £8,500

English level: IELTS 4.0 (in all sub scores) or equivalent

The 3 term route offers the fullest preparation for students who want additional time to develop academic skills, confidence and study habits before progressing to university level work.

What You’ll Study

Term 0 – Academic Preparation (15 weeks)

A dedicated foundation term focused on academic communication, digital learning skills, critical thinking, research techniques and building readiness for UK higher education study.

Terms 1 & 2 – Business & Management Pathway (20 weeks)

 

Across two academic terms, you’ll explore the key areas of modern business, including:

  • The business environment

  • How organisations operate

  • Business communication

  • Teamworking and leadership

  • Market research

  • Strategy and international business

  • Introduction to financial controls

 

Live seminars, structured weekly tasks and guided academic support ensure you’re fully prepared for the assessments that underpin successful progression.

ACCELERATED 2 TERM INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME (25 weeks)

 

Start:               December

Fees:               £7,300

English Level: IELTS 6.0 required (no sub scores lower than 5.5) or equivalent

 

A faster route for academically ready students who want to progress to the next stage more quickly.

 

The accelerated pathway covers the full academic curriculum of the IFP, delivered over two intensive terms with the same high quality teaching, small group interaction and academic support.

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