Business Foundation Year
The Business Foundation Year at Southampton Solent University is a one year course which allows students to prepare for degree-level study in a variety of business disciplines.
Course facts
Course length
1 year
UCAS codes
BA (Hons) Accountancy N4N1 |
BA (Hons) Accountancy with Finance NN3K|
BA (Hons) Business Management N2NC|
BA (Hons) Business Studies N104|
BA (Hons) International Business Management N121|
BA (Hons) Marketing N503|
BA (Hons) Marketing with Advertising Management N591|
BA (Hons) Marketing with Psychology N5CV|
Entry level
Applicants should have completed two years of A Level, BTEC or similar qualification/s that is at least two six unit awards or one 12 unit award but not obtained sufficient UCAS points to be considered for Year 1 of a degree course.
Mature students who have not recently undertaken a formalised course of study at “A” level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant work place or voluntary experience indicating their ability to complete the course successfully will be considered.
Oversees applicants in an equivalent situation to UK students as outlined above and who have been taught in English or have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent will be considered.
Course overview
The Business Foundation Level 3 provides an opportunity for an alternative admissions route into higher education. Successful completion of the Foundation Level enables you to automatically progress to the first year of your chosen degree course.
The Foundation Level also provides for the needs of students who require a period of study to update or broaden their knowledge base before attempting year one of a degree course.
Course content
Six core units:
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Business issues in the Contemporary World
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Introduction to Marketing
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Study Skills
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Working with People
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Foundations of Finance
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Introduction to Business Organisations
Assessment
This will be based on a combination of continuous assessments and examinations to prepare students for the range of assessments normally forming part of an undergraduate course. Transferable skills will be an integral element of this Foundation Level.
Contacts
For further information on the course, please contact:
The Faculty of Business, Sport and Enterprise
Tel: +44 (0)23 8031 9888
Email: fbse@solent.ac.uk|
International students, please contact the International Recruitment Office:
Tel: +44 (0)23 8031 9129
Fax: +44 (0)23 8031 9412
Email: international@solent.ac.uk|