International Foundation in Business and Economics with Accounting
Prepare to enter Year 1 of an undergraduate degree at the world-leading Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), a triple accreddited institution that ranks in the top 60 in the world* and is actively targeted by IBM and Goldman Sachs.
*QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023
Course features
- Develop the academic knowledge and study skills for your chosen degree through a specialist pathway.
- Guaranteed university placement at a UK university for all successful students. Find out more about our money back guarantee.
- Adapt to studying in the UK with modules designed to equip you with the skills you need for university and build your confidence in an academic setting.
- Extensive guidance and support with your university applications, so you choose the best degree for you.
Your course options
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How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 28 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £20,465 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £20,465 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Interested in the exciting world of global financial markets? This degree equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the fast-moving and competitive world of finance and investment – all in the centre of one of the world's financial capitals. You'll be taught at City's prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) – one of the UK's top-ranked business schools, with a global reputation.
From subjects like risk analysis to managing a portfolio, this degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in your chosen sector. From this starting point, you'll study more in-depth disciplines like equity markets, asset trading and hedging. Along with providing you with a foundation in these financial subjects, you'll also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis – enhancing your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all City, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet key criteria for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
- exams at the end of each term
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £22,495 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Interested in the exciting world of global financial markets? This degree equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the fast-moving and competitive world of finance and investment – all in the centre of one of the world's financial capitals. You'll be taught at City's prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) – one of the UK's top-ranked business schools, with a global reputation.
From subjects like risk analysis to managing a portfolio, this degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in your chosen sector. From this starting point, you'll study more in-depth disciplines like equity markets, asset trading and hedging. Along with providing you with a foundation in these financial subjects, you'll also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis – enhancing your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all City, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet key criteria for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
- exams at the end of each term
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 11 March 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,695 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Interested in the exciting world of global financial markets? This degree equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the fast-moving and competitive world of finance and investment – all in the centre of one of the world's financial capitals. You'll be taught at City's prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) – one of the UK's top-ranked business schools, with a global reputation.
From subjects like risk analysis to managing a portfolio, this degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in your chosen sector. From this starting point, you'll study more in-depth disciplines like equity markets, asset trading and hedging. Along with providing you with a foundation in these financial subjects, you'll also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis – enhancing your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all City, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet key criteria for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
- exams at the end of each term
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 28 June 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £20,465 |
| 8 January 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
3 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £20,465 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Interested in the exciting world of global financial markets? This degree equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the fast-moving and competitive world of finance and investment – all in the centre of one of the world's financial capitals. You'll be taught at City's prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) – one of the UK's top-ranked business schools, with a global reputation.
From subjects like risk analysis to managing a portfolio, this degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in your chosen sector. From this starting point, you'll study more in-depth disciplines like equity markets, asset trading and hedging. Along with providing you with a foundation in these financial subjects, you'll also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis – enhancing your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all City, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet key criteria for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
- exams at the end of each term
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 18 September 2023 | 23 August 2024 |
4 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £22,495 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Interested in the exciting world of global financial markets? This degree equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the fast-moving and competitive world of finance and investment – all in the centre of one of the world's financial capitals. You'll be taught at City's prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) – one of the UK's top-ranked business schools, with a global reputation.
From subjects like risk analysis to managing a portfolio, this degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in your chosen sector. From this starting point, you'll study more in-depth disciplines like equity markets, asset trading and hedging. Along with providing you with a foundation in these financial subjects, you'll also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis – enhancing your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all City, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet key criteria for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
- exams at the end of each term
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.
How do I qualify?
| English language requirements: |
IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in writing) or equivalent. |
| Age requirements: | 16 years and above All 16 year olds wishing to join an INTO City, University of London International Foundation must meet our current entry requirements and be 16 years old on the start date of their INTO City, University of London course. |
| Academic requirements: | Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades. |
At INTO City, University of London, we are committed to awarding talented international students with academic scholarships, helping you achieve your goal of studying at a world-class university in the UK.
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 11 March 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
2 Terms
View Term dates |
GBP £16,695 |
Class information
| Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
| Class duration: |
Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
Where will it take me?
Interested in the exciting world of global financial markets? This degree equips you with the skills necessary to excel in the fast-moving and competitive world of finance and investment – all in the centre of one of the world's financial capitals. You'll be taught at City's prestigious Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) – one of the UK's top-ranked business schools, with a global reputation.
From subjects like risk analysis to managing a portfolio, this degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in your chosen sector. From this starting point, you'll study more in-depth disciplines like equity markets, asset trading and hedging. Along with providing you with a foundation in these financial subjects, you'll also gain an understanding of the tools used in applied investment analysis – enhancing your mathematical, statistical and computing skills.
What will I study?
All students complete modules tailored to your chosen degree subjects.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is both formal and informal. Entry to all City, University of London honours degrees is highly competitive, so the purpose of the assessment process is to help you improve and build on your success. Marks from the International Foundation programme do not count towards a final degree, but help the University determine whether you meet key criteria for progression.
You will receive support from your tutor throughout your course and be assessed by a combination of:
- exams at the end of each term
- coursework which may include written assignments, reports, practical exercises, group and individual research projects, presentations and problem-solving exercises.