2-Term Pathway - International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Sport Business Management

The International Foundation Year in Health and Life Sciences provides international students with a structured pathway towards the BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management degree. The programme develops foundational knowledge while helping students build the academic and transferable skills required for successful undergraduate study. Students explore relevant health and life science concepts and strengthen their abilities in academic writing, research, communication, critical thinking, problem-solving and independent learning. The programme also helps international students adapt to UK university teaching and assessment methods and develop confidence in higher education. Successful completion of the foundation stage and meeting the required progression criteria enables students to progress to the BSc (Hons) Sport Business Management degree. The undergraduate programme can provide opportunities to explore the business and management side of the sports industry, including sports marketing, event management, leadership, finance, commercial development and organisational operations. Students can develop an understanding of how sporting organisations operate and how business principles can be applied across professional and community sport environments. This pathway is suitable for international students who are interested in sport but want to develop business, management and commercial skills alongside their interest in the sports sector. It provides a strong foundation for future opportunities across sports organisations, events, marketing, administration, business development and related professional environments.