Business Management with Marketing and Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Management with Marketing and Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
The Foundation in Business and Law offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, law, and finance. Designed as a supportive entry point into higher education, the course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional management pathways, while building the confidence to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree.
Through practice-led teaching, youll gain hands-on experience that bridges theory with real-world application. Industry connections and guest speakers enrich the learning journey, ensuring you are exposed to curren...
The Foundation in Business and Law offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, law, and finance. Designed as a supportive entry point into higher education, the course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional management pathways, while building the confidence to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree.<br/><br/>Through practice-led teaching, youll gain hands-on experience that bridges theory with real-world application. Industry connections and guest speakers enrich the learning journey, ensuring you are exposed to current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business and legal sectors. This practical approach helps you develop both academic ability and workplace readiness.<br/><br/>A key strength of the programme is its focus on transferable skills. From critical thinking and problem-solving to communication and teamwork, you are equipped with competencies that are highly valued across industries. By embedding these skills early, the course empowers you to approach your future studies and careers with assurance and adaptability.<br/><br/>The foundation year also provides a supportive environment for personal growth. With tailored guidance and mentoring, youll build resilience and self-belief, gaining the confidence to take the next step in your academic journey. Whether progressing into business management, law, finance, or related professional fields, graduates of this foundation year are well-prepared to thrive.<br/><br/><strong>Who this course is for</strong><br/>Solent’s Business and Law Foundation Year is ideal for ambitious learners who want to build a strong academic and practical base before progressing to a degree. This course is perfect if youre eager to understand how modern commerce and legal frameworks shape today’s organisations. You’ll develop strong academic and organisational skills and prepare yourself for a successful career in a range of business industries – studying a curriculum that is not just about theory but also real-world application.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
BMM3
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
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)
MP
AS
In combination with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
PPP
Extended Project
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
D
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D,D
OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate
D*
In combination with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
M
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
MM
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
D
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
MP
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
MM
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
PPP
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
D
A level
D,D
From a minimum of two A levels
T Level
P
Pass grade (D or E)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






































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