Study Business with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway) at Loughborough University in the UK,
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Business with a Foundation Year (Elite Athlete Pathway)

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What will I learn?

Business with a Foundation Year for Elite Athletes provides a pathway into any of Loughborough University's Business courses for students recognised as elite athletes by the University’s Performance Sport Centre, who do not currently hold the qualifications required for direct entry.Loughborough’s Foundation Studies programme is designed to support a wide range of students in achieving their university ambitions. Its streamed structure allows students to progress to a variety of degree courses within their chosen stream, offering additional time to determine which course best aligns with their goals.This foundation programme is particularly suited to:Students who have not previously studied the prerequisite subjects required for direct entry to their preferred degreeElite-level athletes balancing academic study with the demands of high-performance sport.Students enrolled in the course are full members of the University, with access to the Students’ Union, clubs, societies, sports facilities, support services, and the exceptional student experience Loughborough is known for.

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£23,950.00 (US$ 30,930) per year
Undergraduate accommodation fees - From £117 per week

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Loughborough University

Epinal Way,

Loughborough,

Leicestershire,

LE11 3TU, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (5 Years)

Tuition fees
Information not available

Please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site

Ashby Road,

Loughborough,

Leicestershire,

LE11 3TU, Central England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Typical A level offer
BBC

Typical IB offer
30 points overall

Typical BTEC offer
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: DDM

GCSE
A minimum of 5 GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A*-C) including Maths and English Language

Other
T Level

Merit Overall
B in Core Component
T Levels in Accounting; Finance; Management and Administration and Engineering and Manufacturing are considered.
Other relevant T Level subjects may be considered on a case by case basis.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Loughborough University

Loughborough University is famous for its expertise in sport, engineering, business and more, and offers an unparalleled student experience.

  • Renowned for its world-class sports-related courses
  • Outstanding teaching facilities and technology
  • Highly ranked in the UK for graduate employability
  • Two outstanding, centrally located UK campuses

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