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.

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.

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.

You will study the following modules on this pathway:

• English for Academic Purposes or Academic Expression & Critical Thinking*
• Business & Society

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.

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 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.

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
• Personal photocopies
• Printing course handouts
• Stationery
• Graduation costs

Please see our student Terms and Conditions for further fee details, including our refund policy.