The inclusive nature of the course is reflected in the entry requirements and you may find yourself studying alongside students with BTEC, NVQ, A Level and other Level 3 qualifications or students with relevant work experience.

The content of the Foundation Year is designed to ensure that you progress directly onto Year 1 of the linked honours degree with confidence. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you can choose to progress to the full-time course or the placement course (includes a work experience year).

All Foundation Year students study the Academic Skills for Higher Education unit, which will help you to develop the academic and study skills required for degree-level work. You will also study topics in business, business statistics and economics.

International students are placed on the Foundation Year International Route which offers additional English language study skills and tutor support through the English and Academic Practice unit.

Successful completion of the Foundation Year guarantees automatic progression onto Year 1 of the degree you have chosen to study.ÊFor more details on the units you will study after your foundation year, please refer to the linked honours degree course listing.