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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

International Foundation Business and Technology

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the International Foundation Business and Technology course at Oxford Brookes University.

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Most popular A-levels studied

The International Foundation Business and Technology course at Oxford Brookes University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business and management
Computing
SubjectGrade
MathematicsC
Computer ScienceC
PhysicsD
Business StudiesB
EconomicsC
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
GeographyC
PsychologyC
EconomicsC
HistoryC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: NJ19

Here's what Oxford Brookes University says about its International Foundation Business and Technology course.

This foundation course is classed as an integral part of a 4-year degree and on successful completion you will graduate with a BA or BSc (Hons) degree in a subject area such as business and management, computing, or hospitality and tourism.

It is suitable for international students who do not currently meet the entry requirements for their chosen degree at Oxford Brookes.

You will develop your study skills and critical thinking skills before beginning your degree course. The course will also increase your knowledge and confidence in using English for academic purposes. There is not an 'English language' component of the course. However, for international students who need to raise their English level, we will consider successful completion of the foundation as bringing your language level to what is required for your degree.

Source: Oxford Brookes University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study International Foundation Business and Technology at Oxford Brookes University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)

Department

Combined Studies

Location

Main Site | Oxford

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business and management

• Computing and information technology

Start date

January 2027

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£5,760 per year
Scotland£5,760 per year
Wales£5,760 per year
Northern Ireland£5,760 per year
International£17,250 per year

Oxford Brookes University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 69 reviews from Oxford Brookes University's students and alumni
5 star
17%
4 star
28%
3 star
47%
2 star
7%
1 star
2%
All reviews

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1st year student

2 years ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Finance

1st year student

2 years ago

Support was more than I expected from teachers to tutors to helpers to the student nurse and also from elder students. Their my were always ready to help and students knew where to go and who to ask questions from.

(5)
Support

1st year student

2 years ago

There are a range of facilities such as computers, books and practical equipments.

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

2 years ago

My course is exactly as described on the universities website. Itu2019s brilliant for anyone interested in science particularly biology like me and all the parts of the human body and their function within the immune system. The practicals are vey fun and interesting and the tutors answer student qu...

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Course

1st year student

2 years ago

I believe my university is very good, since itu2019s welcoming to all cultures and backgrounds itu2019s within an ideal location which is easily accessible. The library is very spacious and informative and I can easily study there for all my exams since I find studying alone to be more beneficial.

(5)
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1st year student

2 years ago

It’s a wonderful university to study with good student support and inclusive as well

(5)
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Oxford Brookes University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The International Foundation Business and Technology course at Oxford Brookes University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Computing
Business and management (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

83%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

87%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

61%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

70%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

84%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

81%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

75%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

83%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

77%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

93%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

79%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

82%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

77%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

84%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

66%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

80%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

86%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

89%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

88%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

88%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

89%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

92%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

87%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

85%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

80%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

93%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

87%

med

How well organised is your course?

94%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

75%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

88%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

82%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

90%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

87%

med

Student information

The International Foundation Business and Technology course at Oxford Brookes University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business and management
Computing
Mode of study
Full-time93%Part-time8%
Gender ratio
Female15%Male85%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Student performance
2:1 or above54%
Number of students480
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female38%Male62%
Where students come from
International19%UK81%
Student performance
2:1 or above55%
Number of students1,330
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The International Foundation Business and Technology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Oxford Brookes University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Computing
Business and management
Business and management (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

In work, study or other activity

60%

Say it fits with future plans

70%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Architecture and construction professionals

10%

Other Educational Professionals

5%

Administrative occupations

5%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

Graduate statistics

74%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

79%

Say it fits with future plans

56%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Customer service occupations

5%

Skilled trades occupations

4%

Media Professionals

3%

Sales occupations

Graduate statistics

71%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

88%

In work, study or other activity

64%

Say it fits with future plans

45%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

41%

Business and public service associate professionals

14%

Administrative occupations

5%

Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

5%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

The International Foundation Business and Technology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Oxford Brookes University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Computing
Business and management

Earnings

£28.8k

First year after graduation

£39.1k

Third year after graduation

£47.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£26.6k

First year after graduation

£33.2k

Third year after graduation

£40.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to International Foundation Business and Technology.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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