Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
- Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
- Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
University of Leeds · Leeds
Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year
An initial year for international students who do not yet meet direct-entry requirements, building academic, English and study skills before progressing straight onto a Leeds degree without reapplying. Routes cover arts and social sciences, business and design, and engineering, science and healthcare. Foundation-year fee is £25,500 (arts, social sciences, business and design routes) or £26,000 (engineering, science and healthcare); later degree years charge the normal UG fee.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Business analyst
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Business development professional
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- Sri Lanka: average of grade A in O/L examinations, with grade A in subjects relevant to the intended degree
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lanka Advanced Level accepted; typical requirements AAA–BBB depending on course. International Foundation Year: average grade A at O/L with A in relevant subjects
- English (IELTS)
- Minimum 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each section (e.g. Computer Science, Engineering); 6.5 with 6.0 in each for Business and Law
- English alternatives
- Minimum IELTS 6.0 (UG) / 6.5 (PG) overall, or GCSE English C/4 or equivalent
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Leeds.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on leeds.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Leeds before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.