Business & Economics Pathway
Part of King's International Foundation Programme
Key information
This King’s International Foundation Programme pathway in business and economics is designed to cover the subject knowledge and skills you need to study business, maths and economics degrees among others at King’s College London. To pursue maths you must take the maths module. This pathway is ideally suited for students who want to study at King’s Business School (KBS) or take an undergraduate degree in a wide range of other subjects, including social sciences, mathematics and international development. Progression degrees include Accounting & Finance, Business Management, Economics & Management, Political Economy and Social Sciences. You can find out more on our progression page, where you can check the degree eligibility tab on each module combination for a detailed list of appropriate degrees. Note that some degrees at King’s Business School and our Economics BSc require maths, so make sure you check and select the right modules for your degree of choice.
You can browse the optional module combinations below and find the entry requirements so that you know what you need to be aiming for to receive a conditional offer.
Core modules
Pathway modules:
- Business Management - International Foundation
- Mathematics for Business & Economics
Pathway modules:
- Economics - International Foundation
- Mathematics for Business & Economics
Pathway modules:
- Introduction to Social Sciences - International Foundation
- Mathematics for Business & Economics
Pathway modules:
- Business Management - International Foundation
- Economics - International Foundation
Pathway modules:
- Business Management - International Foundation
- Introduction to Social Sciences - International Foundation
Pathway modules:
- Economics - International Foundation
- Introduction to Social Sciences - International Foundation
What does this course cover?
This Business and Economics foundation pathway will develop the academic skills and subject knowledge you’ll need to progress to an undergraduate degree in a related subject.
All students on this pathway will take a compulsory Business and Society module. This module will teach you about the global and local values, culture and behaviours that define the different disciplines in the field of business studies. You’ll cover a variety of topics, including business ethics, industrial relations, entrepreneurship and business imperialism.
You’ll learn about the relationship between business, ethics and society with a dedicated compulsory module designed to introduce you to the different disciplines involved in business studies.
You will also take a core academic English module - English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking delivered by experts from King’s Foundations, which will enhance your language skills within an academic context. It will further develop your academic skills in using sources, structuring assignments, writing essays and delivering presentations.
The rest of your foundation in business and economics will be dedicated to your optional modules. You’ll be able to choose two optional modules in any combination. For example, you can combine Business Management with Economics or study Social Sciences alongside Maths for Business & Economics.
Different module combinations lead to different degrees. For example, if you combine the Economics module and the Maths for Business & Economics module, you will be eligible for all of the degrees at KBS as well as other degrees such as Maths, Economics and Psychology.
If you take the Social Sciences and Business Management modules, you can pursue a degree at KBS with no maths requirement or explore other areas of the university, including social sciences, international development, and geography.
You can see a full list of available optional module combinations on the Teaching & structure tab.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Students that need a visa
If you need to apply for a Student Visa to study in the UK, we can only accept IELTS and Pearson results that have been provided by test centres approved by UK Visas and Immigration: IELTS for UKVI (Academic) and PTE (Academic) UKVI are only valid if taken within two years before the start date of your chosen programme of study. You can find a list of approved test centres on the UKVI website.
(*please see note below regarding English Language Entry Requirements for the King's International Foundation programme and Extended King's International Foundation programme.)
Students who don't need a visa
Test | King's International Foundation* | Extended King's International Foundation* |
Cambridge Exams | 169 overall with a minimum of 160 in each skill | 162 overall with a minimum of 154 in each skill |
IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.5 | From 5.5 overall with no skill below 5.0, to 6.0 overall, with no skill below 5.5 |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 59 overall with a minimum of 54 in each communicative skill | 54 overall with a minimum of 46 in each communicative skill |
TOEFL iBT Institution code: 0394 | 80 overall with a minimum of 20 in each skills | 72 overall with a minimum of 17 in writing/speaking and 15 in listening/reading |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) | Level III with pass in each skill | Level II with pass in each skill |
*Students who exceed this requirement will be transferred to the King's International Foundation programme, which starts on 23 September 2024. Students who exceed this English language requirement and still want to be considered for the Extended King's International Foundation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Tutor.
Teaching
This Business & Economics foundation pathway is a full-time, 120-credit programme. Students study four 30-credit modules. All students undertake a minimum of 15 hours of live, face-to-face study on the pathway, in addition to an average of 20 hours of self-study a week. This includes preparation for live sessions, homework, completion of assignments, revision and any other work set by your teachers.
The pathway is typically taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and small group classes, which help you prepare for your undergraduate degree studies. Face-to-face teaching is complemented and supported by innovative technology with elements of digital learning and assessment embedded into the programme.
Every student is assigned a personal tutor. They will provide you with the regular opportunity to review your learning, academic progress and general well-being as you progress through your studies.
Assessment
The nature of assessment varies by module. Most modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and final examinations. The type of assessment may include:
- Essays
- Exams
- Presentations
- Group assessments
- Online tests
- Coursework
See each module page for more details.
Modules
You will study the following modules on this pathway:
You will choose two optional modules. The available module combinations are:
- Business Management & Maths for Business & Economics
- Business Management & Economics
- Business Management & Social Science
- Economics & Maths for Business & Economics
- Social Sciences & Maths for Business & Economics
- Economics & Social Sciences
*You will either study English for Scientific Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking, depending on your level of English when you start the course.
All of the modules support your subject and linguistic skills development as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop ideas in your chosen subject area.
Deposit
Upon accepting an offer for the King’s International Foundation Programme, you are required to pay a deposit of £5,500 to secure your place by the deadline, which will be stated in your offer. If you do not pay the deposit or provide evidence of financial sponsorship by the deadline stated in your offer, your offer will expire, and King’s reserves the right not to reinstate the offer.
This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an offer (unconditional or conditional) to study with us and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Payments are made online through the King's Apply portal.
All students need to pay the deposit, with the exception of sponsored students. If you are being sponsored by an employer or your government, for example, you will need to provide a valid Financial Guarantee letter. Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions.
Application fee: £75
Our King’s International Foundation Programmes require a non-refundable application fee before you can submit your application to be considered. This step is built into the application process. Please note that payment of an application fee does not guarantee that you will receive an offer for your chosen programme, as many of our programmes are competitive.
If you apply for a pathway and receive a rejection your application fee will not be refunded. If you then choose to apply for a different pathway you will need to pay another application fee.
Please note, applicants are only permitted to have one active King’s International Foundation Programme application at any time, therefore, if you submit more than one application, before the first one has been assessed, the King’s Admissions team will contact you to ask which application you wish to remain, and any other applications will be rejected. The application fee is non-refundable.
Please ensure that you carefully read the information about your chosen pathway and modules before applying.
Note: if you receive an offer, our King’s International Foundation Programme will also require a deposit to secure your place. This is in addition to the application fee; however, the deposit is used as a partial payment of the tuition fees upon enrolment. Your offer letter will include details of any deposit you must pay, deadlines, and payment methods. You should not make a deposit payment unless instructed to do so as part of an offer.
Find out more about how to apply for the International Foundation Programme.
Additional costs/expenses
In addition to your application and tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:
- Accommodation and living costs
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
- Books if you need your own copy or they are required for your module
- Library fees and fines
- Society membership fees
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
- Library fees and fines.
- Personal photocopies.
- Printing course handouts.
- Society membership fees.
- Stationery.
- Graduation costs.
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
Please see our student Terms and Conditions for further fee details, including our refund policy.
You can browse the optional module combinations below and find the entry requirements so that you know what you need to be aiming for to receive a conditional offer.
Core modules
Pathway modules:
- Business Management - International Foundation
- Mathematics for Business & Economics
Pathway modules:
- Economics - International Foundation
- Mathematics for Business & Economics
Pathway modules:
- Introduction to Social Sciences - International Foundation
- Mathematics for Business & Economics
Pathway modules:
- Business Management - International Foundation
- Economics - International Foundation
Pathway modules:
- Business Management - International Foundation
- Introduction to Social Sciences - International Foundation
Pathway modules:
- Economics - International Foundation
- Introduction to Social Sciences - International Foundation
What does this course cover?
This Business and Economics foundation pathway will develop the academic skills and subject knowledge you’ll need to progress to an undergraduate degree in a related subject.
All students on this pathway will take a compulsory Business and Society module. This module will teach you about the global and local values, culture and behaviours that define the different disciplines in the field of business studies. You’ll cover a variety of topics, including business ethics, industrial relations, entrepreneurship and business imperialism.
You’ll learn about the relationship between business, ethics and society with a dedicated compulsory module designed to introduce you to the different disciplines involved in business studies.
You will also take a core academic English module - English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking delivered by experts from King’s Foundations, which will enhance your language skills within an academic context. It will further develop your academic skills in using sources, structuring assignments, writing essays and delivering presentations.
The rest of your foundation in business and economics will be dedicated to your optional modules. You’ll be able to choose two optional modules in any combination. For example, you can combine Business Management with Economics or study Social Sciences alongside Maths for Business & Economics.
Different module combinations lead to different degrees. For example, if you combine the Economics module and the Maths for Business & Economics module, you will be eligible for all of the degrees at KBS as well as other degrees such as Maths, Economics and Psychology.
If you take the Social Sciences and Business Management modules, you can pursue a degree at KBS with no maths requirement or explore other areas of the university, including social sciences, international development, and geography.
You can see a full list of available optional module combinations on the Teaching & structure tab.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Students that need a visa
If you need to apply for a Student Visa to study in the UK, we can only accept IELTS and Pearson results that have been provided by test centres approved by UK Visas and Immigration: IELTS for UKVI (Academic) and PTE (Academic) UKVI are only valid if taken within two years before the start date of your chosen programme of study. You can find a list of approved test centres on the UKVI website.
(*please see note below regarding English Language Entry Requirements for the King's International Foundation programme and Extended King's International Foundation programme.)
Students who don't need a visa
Test | King's International Foundation* | Extended King's International Foundation* |
Cambridge Exams | 169 overall with a minimum of 160 in each skill | 162 overall with a minimum of 154 in each skill |
IELTS Academic | 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.5 | From 5.5 overall with no skill below 5.0, to 6.0 overall, with no skill below 5.5 |
Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 59 overall with a minimum of 54 in each communicative skill | 54 overall with a minimum of 46 in each communicative skill |
TOEFL iBT Institution code: 0394 | 80 overall with a minimum of 20 in each skills | 72 overall with a minimum of 17 in writing/speaking and 15 in listening/reading |
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE) | Level III with pass in each skill | Level II with pass in each skill |
*Students who exceed this requirement will be transferred to the King's International Foundation programme, which starts on 23 September 2024. Students who exceed this English language requirement and still want to be considered for the Extended King's International Foundation will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Admissions Tutor.
Teaching
This Business & Economics foundation pathway is a full-time, 120-credit programme. Students study four 30-credit modules. All students undertake a minimum of 15 hours of live, face-to-face study on the pathway, in addition to an average of 20 hours of self-study a week. This includes preparation for live sessions, homework, completion of assignments, revision and any other work set by your teachers.
The pathway is typically taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and small group classes, which help you prepare for your undergraduate degree studies. Face-to-face teaching is complemented and supported by innovative technology with elements of digital learning and assessment embedded into the programme.
Every student is assigned a personal tutor. They will provide you with the regular opportunity to review your learning, academic progress and general well-being as you progress through your studies.
Assessment
The nature of assessment varies by module. Most modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and final examinations. The type of assessment may include:
- Essays
- Exams
- Presentations
- Group assessments
- Online tests
- Coursework
See each module page for more details.
Modules
You will study the following modules on this pathway:
You will choose two optional modules. The available module combinations are:
- Business Management & Maths for Business & Economics
- Business Management & Economics
- Business Management & Social Science
- Economics & Maths for Business & Economics
- Social Sciences & Maths for Business & Economics
- Economics & Social Sciences
*You will either study English for Scientific Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking, depending on your level of English when you start the course.
All of the modules support your subject and linguistic skills development as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop ideas in your chosen subject area.
Deposit
Upon accepting an offer for the King’s International Foundation Programme, you are required to pay a deposit of £5,500 to secure your place by the deadline, which will be stated in your offer. If you do not pay the deposit or provide evidence of financial sponsorship by the deadline stated in your offer, your offer will expire, and King’s reserves the right not to reinstate the offer.
This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an offer (unconditional or conditional) to study with us and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Payments are made online through the King's Apply portal.
All students need to pay the deposit, with the exception of sponsored students. If you are being sponsored by an employer or your government, for example, you will need to provide a valid Financial Guarantee letter. Please contact our Admissions team if you have any questions.
Application fee: £75
Our King’s International Foundation Programmes require a non-refundable application fee before you can submit your application to be considered. This step is built into the application process. Please note that payment of an application fee does not guarantee that you will receive an offer for your chosen programme, as many of our programmes are competitive.
If you apply for a pathway and receive a rejection your application fee will not be refunded. If you then choose to apply for a different pathway you will need to pay another application fee.
Please note, applicants are only permitted to have one active King’s International Foundation Programme application at any time, therefore, if you submit more than one application, before the first one has been assessed, the King’s Admissions team will contact you to ask which application you wish to remain, and any other applications will be rejected. The application fee is non-refundable.
Please ensure that you carefully read the information about your chosen pathway and modules before applying.
Note: if you receive an offer, our King’s International Foundation Programme will also require a deposit to secure your place. This is in addition to the application fee; however, the deposit is used as a partial payment of the tuition fees upon enrolment. Your offer letter will include details of any deposit you must pay, deadlines, and payment methods. You should not make a deposit payment unless instructed to do so as part of an offer.
Find out more about how to apply for the International Foundation Programme.
Additional costs/expenses
In addition to your application and tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:
- Accommodation and living costs
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
- Books if you need your own copy or they are required for your module
- Library fees and fines
- Society membership fees
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
- Library fees and fines.
- Personal photocopies.
- Printing course handouts.
- Society membership fees.
- Stationery.
- Graduation costs.
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
Please see our student Terms and Conditions for further fee details, including our refund policy.
Key information
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