3.5-Term Pathway - Undergraduate Foundation Program - Business, Economics, Finance and Management - Continue to Bachelor of Sciences (Honours) - Economics

The 3.5-term program offers successful students guaranteed progression to London South Bank University. Students will study their Foundation program at the ONCampus London South Bank University Centre located at the heart of the London South Bank University campus. This extended program is available for students who do not have the required English language level for the 3-term pathway. The program lasts 4 terms and includes an English language module (ELPP) followed by 3 terms of Undergraduate Foundation Program (UFP).

The program is designed to prepare international students, who have completed senior secondary education, for entry to undergraduate studies at London South Bank University. All students who successfully complete the Undergraduate Foundation Program are guaranteed placement on a suitable program of undergraduate study at London South Bank University. The Undergraduate Foundation Program is set at level 3, which is equivalent to A-level standard in the United Kingdom.

The year begins with an English language module and then the next three terms are divided into seven to eight teaching weeks and one examination week, and half a term of English language. On average, students will undertake 21 (and up to 25) hours of classroom-based study per week.

English Language forms up to six hours of the timetable, is compulsory for students who are below the required level for progression, and will be integrated into the teaching of academic subjects as well as being taught separately if additional support is needed. Students who are at or above the required English level for progression are likely to follow a reduced timetable.

Progress to Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Economics

The Economics course is versatile and an ideal route into marketing, sales, advertising, IT, education, or further studies. The degree provides a strong foundation in economic analysis, a fundamental part of today’s global finances.

The course is accredited by the IOEE. The School has Center of Excellence status with the IOEE, in recognition of our entrepreneurial culture and leading-edge practice.

London South Bank University holds close professional links with the Center for International Business Studies and guest speakers are invited to reflect on a range of disciplines. During the third year, students have the option to spend a year in industry, working in a business or economics-focused environment.