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Available for Clearing 2024
This essential business and law foundation course is ideal for those who are looking at an alternative route into higher education, or who wish to update or broaden their knowledge before progressing onto a full undergraduate degree.
The course will help you develop a strong foundation of business knowledge, alongside academic and transferable skills to ensure you get the most out of your degree-level studies – and provides a direct entry point to one of our business-related or law-related undergraduate degree programmes, such as Business Management, LLB, Accountancy and Fi...
This essential business and law foundation course is ideal for those who are looking at an alternative route into higher education, or who wish to update or broaden their knowledge before progressing onto a full undergraduate degree.<br/><br/>The course will help you develop a strong foundation of business knowledge, alongside academic and transferable skills to ensure you get the most out of your degree-level studies – and provides a direct entry point to one of our business-related or law-related undergraduate degree programmes, such as Business Management, LLB, Accountancy and Finance, Maritime Business or Shipping and Port Management.<br/><br/>Designed by experienced academics who’ve worked across key roles in a wide variety of industries, our Business and Law foundation year is designed to build your confidence, develop your capabilities and ensure you’re future-ready and ready for the competitive global marketplace. <br/><br/>Whether you’re interested in the private, public, charity, social enterprise, entrepreneurial industries or legal practice, this course is your gateway to developing the skills for your first management job or to set up your own business or to pursue a career in law.<br/><br/>From core subjects such as business, law, finance, marketing, enterprise, personal development and projects in the community, you’ll gain a solid introduction to the foundations of business and law, study contemporary business challenges, identify future trends and focus on the areas and industries which matter to you. <br/>And throughout the foundation and subsequent full Solent degree, you’ll do more than learn the theory – you’ll learn to apply it through an innovative range of assessment and ‘real-world’ live briefs. Our degrees offer the chance to engage and get hands-on experience of international business and legal challenges and contexts, as well as a variety of extra qualifications, exemptions and memberships in addition to your honour’s degree.<br/><br/>Solent offers excellent business connections, live briefs and projects and state of the art facilities including a specially equipped ‘moot’ room that mimics the key features of a real-life court room, giving our students an excellent opportunity to practice their skills and build confidence to be ready for the future – ready for anything.<br/><br/>At Solent you’ll become part of our active business or our law communities, encompassing students, staff, alumni and organisations who inspire and support current students. Our graduates work locally, nationally and across the globe, for a wide and fascinating range of industries. As well as visits, talks, guest lectures and opportunities to develop your professional network, we offer a great peer mentoring scheme – providing a talented and supportive mentor who will be there to coach and encourage you through your exciting degree journey. <br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>A Solent degree in areas such as business management, accountancy, finance or maritime business gives you the specialist business knowledge and broad transferable skills to find business-focused roles in any industry. Recent graduates have started their own entrepreneurial businesses, or gained professional and managerial positions across the world, such as:<br/><br/>Graduate scheme, TK Maxx<br/>HR graduate scheme, Randstad<br/>HR Assistant, B&Q <br/>Assistant manager and graduate manager trainee, Enterprise Rent-a-Car<br/>Transport Planner, DHL<br/>Shipping Operations Assistant, Carnival UK<br/>Resource partner, Roke<br/>Ministry of Foreign Office (Saudi Arabia)<br/>Investment Manager, Black Coat Group<br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>Solent’s business foundation year is ideally suited if you want to build your academic knowledge and confidence to return to studying or progress in your studies. You’ll develop strong academic and organisational skills, and prepare yourself for successful careers in a range of business industries – studying a curriculum that is not just about theory but real-world application.
Want to start building your future? Solent University offers career-focused courses, exciting opportunities and industry insights to help you launch the start of a successful career.
Employability is Solent's no. 1 priority. State-of-the-art facilities are all built with your career in mind, including: the acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy, the £28m Solent Sports Complex (which includes advanced sports science labs), high-tech animation and 3D modelling studios, and applied mechanics & advanced composites labs.
Solent is also home to a vibrant student community....
Want to start building your future? Solent University offers career-focused courses, exciting opportunities and industry insights to help you launch the start of a successful career. <br/><br/>Employability is Solent's no. 1 priority. State-of-the-art facilities are all built with your career in mind, including: the acclaimed Warsash Maritime Academy, the £28m Solent Sports Complex (which includes advanced sports science labs), high-tech animation and 3D modelling studios, and applied mechanics & advanced composites labs. <br/><br/>Solent is also home to a vibrant student community. Located in Southampton, beautiful beaches, a thriving nightlife, and tonnes of trendy restaurants are all yours to discover! And, as one of the most affordable student cities in the UK, you can do it all on a budget. With an enormous range of student-led societies, ranging from extreme sports to digital arts, you're bound to find your tribe at Solent. <br/><br/>Register your interest now to start your Solent story.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
16/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
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Course Code
AF03
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff48 A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. We will consider mature students who haven't recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully. We will also consider overseas 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. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)PPP Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)ASIn combination with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaPPP Extended ProjectIn combination with other qualifications Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaPearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D,D OCR Cambridge Technical CertificatePearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateAQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)PPP AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)A levelT Level |
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