**Successful graduation from our foundation programme paves the way to a degree programme at the College of Business and Social Sciences.**
**Course description**
The course offers a progression route and a way to gain direct entry to our undergraduate degrees in the College of Business and Social Sciences.
As well as developing your subject-specific knowledge it will build on your key skills, such as teamworking and leadership to start you on your path towards your future career.
You will study core content but also have the opportunity, to choo...
**Successful graduation from our foundation programme paves the way to a degree programme at the College of Business and Social Sciences.**<br/><br/>**Course description** <br/><br/>The course offers a progression route and a way to gain direct entry to our undergraduate degrees in the College of Business and Social Sciences.<br/><br/>As well as developing your subject-specific knowledge it will build on your key skills, such as teamworking and leadership to start you on your path towards your future career.<br/><br/>You will study core content but also have the opportunity, to choose from optional modules. This way you can make sure your foundation course is tailored to your interests and the path to your chosen degree.<br/><br/>You will also have the opportunity to conduct your own research project.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Recognised for quality** – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation<br/><br/><br/>- **Broaden your perspective** – Sample a number of different business and social science subjects and find where your passion lies<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Development opportunities** – Opportunity to progress onto an undergraduate degree programme<br/><br/><br/>- **Broaden your perspective** – Sample a number of different business and social science subjects and find where your passion lies<br/><br/><br/>- **Safe in our hands** – An excellent introduction to studying your chosen subject<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/foundation-programme-business-and-social-science-fdsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/foundation-programme-business-and-social-science-fdsc
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NL10
Institution Code
A80
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaNot Accepted International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE requirements vary depending on the course you would like to progress to. Please see the progression course page for full details of GCSE requirements. All courses require a minimum of: GCSE Maths – grade C/4 (some progression courses require a B/ A levelC,C,C |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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