Business International Foundation Pathway

About the course

Business International Foundation Pathway: Certificate of Higher Education (CertHE) prepares you for success in your chosen undergraduate business degree while developing your English language and academic skills.

You will strengthen your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills alongside building core knowledge of business and professional practice. The course is designed to give you the confidence, subject understanding and academic foundation needed to progress onto a Roehampton business degree.

What you’ll study

You will develop English language proficiency, academic study skills and an understanding of key business concepts and environments.

Modules may include:

• English: London as Global City

• Data Analysis and Research Skills

• Fundamentals of Business

• Exploring Business Environments

Modules are subject to change.

How you’ll learn

Teaching takes place through lectures, seminars and workshops delivered by experienced academic staff.

You will have regular contact with an academic guidance tutor, alongside face-to-face and online careers and study support.

With teaching delivered over no more than three days per week, you will have flexibility to take on part-time work, placements or internships while studying.

How you’ll be assessed

Assessment methods include coursework, reports and online tests designed to reflect contemporary business practice and develop both theoretical and applied skills.

Degree pathways

On successful completion of the International Foundation Pathway, you can apply to a range of undergraduate degrees at Roehampton, including:

• Accounting

• Business Management

• Business Management and Economics

• Business Management and Entrepreneurship

• Business Management and Finance

• Business Management and Marketing

• Economics

• Finance and Accounting

• Human Resource Management

• International Business

• Marketing

You will also benefit from careers support from the start of your studies, helping you build your CV, prepare for interviews and connect with employers and graduates.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.