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Foundation or pathway, Business and management. International College Portsmouth (ICP), Portsmouth, South East, United Kingdom.
1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters in Business and Management - Continue to Master of Arts - International Marketing is a foundation or pathway program in business and management at International College Portsmouth (ICP), a public institution in Portsmouth, South East, United Kingdom, founded in 1870.
First-year tuition is listed at 9,100 GBP and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Mar 2027.
Applications to International College Portsmouth (ICP) typically receive a decision in 2 days and 3 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 19,324 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 9,100 GBP |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 10,224 GBP |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 19,324 GBP |
Our directory lists 6,637 foundation or pathway programs in business and management at 91 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 20,900 GBP, and the middle half cost between 17,350 GBP and 25,130 GBP.
At 9,100 GBP, 1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters in Business and Management - Continue to Master of Arts - International Marketing is 56% below the median, in the most affordable quarter. The full range runs from 4,500 GBP to 42,020 GBP.
If budget matters, these foundation or pathway programs in business and management have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Term Pathway - Pre-Master’s - International Business and Management | Sheffield Hallam University - Sheffield City, Sheffield | 4,500 GBP |
| 1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters - Business, Management & Laws - ICAS - Transfer to Master of Science in International Transport Trade and Logistics | Liverpool John Moores University International Study Centre, Liverpool | 7,250 GBP |
| 1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters in Creative and Cultural Business - Continue to Master of Science - International Tourism and Hospitality Management | International College at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen | 8,150 GBP |
| 1-Term Pathway - Pre-Masters in Business - Continue to Master of Science - Accounting and Finance | University of Lincoln - Brayford Pool, Lincoln | 8,500 GBP |
| Foundation Degree in Science - Applied Animal Management | Lincoln College, Lincolnshire | 9,500 GBP |
| Pre-Masters Graduate Diploma - Business Studies - Accelerated | Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh | 9,632 GBP |
Working back from a Mar 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September or October is the main intake for most courses, with a January or February intake for some. Visa applications can be made within a set window before the course start date.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| July 2026 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| September 2026 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| November 2026 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| February 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
International College Portsmouth (ICP) sets the exact entry requirements for 1-Semester Pathway - Pre-Masters in Business and Management - Continue to Master of Arts - International Marketing. For a foundation or pathway, applicants usually need the following.
Universities accept a range of tests and some accept alternative evidence. For the visa itself you may need an approved English test result or confirmation from the sponsor. Check what your sponsor will accept before booking a test.
Students from India need a Student visa (Student route) to study in the United Kingdom. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) decides the application.
The UK Student visa is sponsored by a licensed university or college through a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The route is points based and document heavy: funds, English language and sponsor details must all match the rules in force on the day you apply.
Eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate route, which allows time in the UK to work or look for work. The length of stay and conditions have been under review, so use the current GOV.UK page and not older figures.
First-year tuition is listed at 9,100 GBP. Living costs are extra; International College Portsmouth (ICP) estimates 10,224 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
The earliest intake currently open is Mar 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a foundation or pathway. Check with the school what qualification it awards and whether it leads to further study or work rights.
You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to International College Portsmouth (ICP), then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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