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International Foundation in Business, Economics and Data

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Prepare to enter Year 1 of a wide range of undergraduate degrees at the University of East Anglia (UEA). This includes many subjects taught at the AMBA and AACSB accredited Norwich Business School, such as accounting, management or another business-related program.

You’ll receive intensive and personalized academic English language support, with a tailored High Flyer English program for students with a higher level of English.

Key Information

  • Create a marketing strategy and write a business report for a local business.
  • Take part in lively debates about topics of contemporary national interest.
  • Participate in discussions on current economic issues affecting society today.
  • Produce video content related to an academic subject choice.
  • Progress to UEA, ranked UK top 40 for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2027).
  • Many UEA degrees have accreditations from relevant professional bodies and are available with an optional year in industry or year abroad.

Course Details

International Foundation in Business, Economics and Data

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements
Completion of 12 years of schooling (or the local equivalent to meet the same standard) with good grades.
English Language Requirements
IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 4.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.
iCAS

If you have a higher English language level, you may qualify for our iCAS – integrated Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) – programme. Combining your pathway and degree in a single study plan, you’ll only need one visa for the duration of your studies and can apply with alternative English language qualifications to IELTS.

Apply for one of our iCAS programs

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2026/27

14th September 2026 - 25th June 2027

  • Term 1: 14th September 2026 - 11th December 2026
  • Term 2: 4th January 2027 - 19th March 2027
  • Term 3: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
Academic Year 2026/27

4th January 2027 - 20th August 2027

  • Term 1: 4th January 2027 - 26th March 2027
  • Term 2: 5th April 2027 - 25th June 2027
  • Term 3: 5th July 2027 - 20th August 2027

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 18,250.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 280.00 - 370.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 19,380.00 - 19,470.00

Detailed pricing breakdown coming soon

You’ll typically need to earn 120 credits from all module options to successfully complete the programme.
Core modules
Credit Units
Business20 Credit Units
Economics20 Credit Units
Mathematics20 Credit Units
Data and Digital Skills20 Credit Units
Study Ready with English and Employability40 Credit Units
Please note that the modules listed here reflect the course structure for the 2025/26 academic year and may not reflect the structure of the course in future academic years. Should the structure of the course – including the modules studied as part of it – change, we will inform applicants at the earliest opportunity. More information about when we might make changes to our courses – and your rights if we do – can be found in our Terms and Conditions.

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= Placement option available

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= Study abroad option available

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