3-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Business, Economics and Accounting - Continue to Bachelor of Science - Management and Human Resources (Study Abroad)

This program will prepare students to enter Year 1 of an undergraduate degree program at Lancaster University, which ranks 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects in biomedical sciences (The Guardian University Guide 2024).

Study in outstanding practical facilities; explore beautiful surroundings; take part in international field trips; and learn from world-renowned lecturers. Students will benefit from support to secure a paid placement enabling them to experience twelve months working in the type of organisation that they might aspire to join when they graduate.

Geography is a distinctive subject. Students will learn about the Earth’s landscapes, species, places and environment in a unique discipline that merges social science (human geography) with the natural (physical geography).

Situated between the rural settings of the north and the bustling cities of Liverpool and Manchester, Lancaster’s position enables students to explore some of the UK’s most unique areas of geographic interest. Students will gain a wealth of hands-on experience with field trips to places such as the Yorkshire Dales, Cumbrian coast and Lake District, as well as international locations such as Switzerland and Croatia.

Students will develop a fundamental understanding of human, physical and environmental geography in the first year Geography modules. These modules equip students with a well-rounded introduction to some of the key themes in geography, as well as providing them with key skills used by geographers to analyse problems in both the human and physical aspects of the discipline.

To prepare students for their work placement year, the Careers and Placements Team will provide advice and guidance on: the skills required to create effective CVs, cover letters and applications; tips and techniques on how to make an impact at interviews and assessment centres; how to create a relevant digital profile; and how to research employers and career sectors of interest. In addition, there is great emphasis placed upon developing self-awareness and on how to present oneself in a professional manner to employers. This optional provision will be delivered via a blend of traditional and digital methods including face-to-face workshops, online webinars, e-courses and 1:1 appointments.