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International Foundation Year
A one-year preparation programme for international students who need to strengthen academic and English skills before an undergraduate degree; successful students can progress to most Salford undergraduate courses.
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4.5 overall, no band below 4.0
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at University of Salford
Automatic Global Gold Excellence Scholarship (£3,500 per year for UG, £3,000 for PG) and Global Silver Excellence Scholarship (£3,000 per year UG, £2,500 PG) for eligible international students, plus a 3% prompt-payment discount.
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A clearer look at International Foundation Year
A one-year preparation programme for international students who need to strengthen academic and English skills before an undergraduate degree; successful students can progress to most Salford undergraduate courses.
This 12-month foundation route concentrates on understand how organisations operate and compete, use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions, develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
- Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
- Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Strategic analysis
- Professional communication
- Teamwork and leadership
- Evidence-based decision-making
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who need an academic and subject bridge before progressing to degree-level study. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Business analyst
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Business development professional
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
10 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01English and Study Skills40 credits
- 02Creative Risk Taking20 credits
- 03Credits Digital Media Applications20 credits
- 04Creative Practice Major Project40 credits
- 05Credits Biological Principles20 credits
- 06Scientific Method20 credits
- 07Science for Health20 credits
- 08Chemical Principles20 credits
- 09Mathematics40 credits
- 10Economics for Business40 credits
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan O/A Levels and London O/A Levels accepted, as well as alternatives such as IB and HND
- English (IELTS)
- 4.5 overall, no band below 4.0
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on salford.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Salford before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.