The Foundation Programme is designed for students who either do not meet the requirements for direct BSc entry (level of English, school qualifications, etc.) or would like to gain additional confidence and skills in their subject area and general academic practice prior to the start of their degree course.
The Foundation Programme in Business provides an introduction to the academic disciplines of Economics, Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing, as well as their overlaps and interfaces, and guarantees progression to BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance, BSc (Hons) Business Management BSc (Hons) Business Management with Business Analytics, BSc (Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance, or BSc (Hons) Business Management and Media (subject to meeting the required criteria).
The programme can be completed in either 2 or 3 semesters, depending on existing academic qualifications and level of English. Upon successful completion you will progress seamlessly to the first year of your chosen degree at Lancaster University Leipzig.
Programme Overview
The educational aims of the programme are to:
There are several progression options available upon successful completion of the Foundation in Business.
Visit their dedicated sections for more information on degree fees, modules and career opportunities.
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Management
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Business Analytics
BSc (Hons) Business Management with Media
Janeiro 2025
Lancaster University Leipzig
Strohsack Passage,
LEIPZIG,
Berlin,
04109, Germany
The language of instruction at Lancaster University Leipzig is English. To enter the international foundation year, you must be able to demonstrate you are suitably proficient in English.
IELTS Academic: 5.5 for 2 semesters Foundation with No band below 5.5
5.0 for 3 semesters Foundation with No band below 4.5
TOEFL iBT / Home Edition: 67 for 2 semesters Foundation (L, S - 17; R- 18; W - 20); 60 for 3 semesters Foundation (L - 11; S, W - 15; R - 8)
Pearson PTE Academic: 42 for 2 semesters Foundation, 36 for 3 semesters Foundation
International Baccalaureate (IB): 5 at SL English or 4 at HL English for 2 semesters Foundation; 4 at SL English or 3 at HL English for 3 semesters Foundation