**About the course**
By starting your studies at Sussex on our Foundation Year, you develop a wide-ranging understanding of the ways in which businesses work, as well as essential mathematical skills.
The Foundation Year prepares you to continue your undergraduate studies in the specialism of your choice - business and management, marketing, accounting, finance or economics. Our experienced staff help you develop the academic knowledge and practical skills youll need to succeed throughout your degree and in your future career.
Successfully completing your ...
**About the course**<br/><br/>By starting your studies at Sussex on our Foundation Year, you develop a wide-ranging understanding of the ways in which businesses work, as well as essential mathematical skills.<br/><br/>The Foundation Year prepares you to continue your undergraduate studies in the specialism of your choice - business and management, marketing, accounting, finance or economics. Our experienced staff help you develop the academic knowledge and practical skills youll need to succeed throughout your degree and in your future career.<br/><br/>Successfully completing your Foundation Year guarantees that youll be able to continue onto your choice of degree from a wide range of subjects in the University of Sussex Business School.<br/><br/>**About the University of Sussex Business School**<br/><br/>Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.<br/><br/>Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Y003
Institution Code
S90
Points of Entry
Foundation
Scottish HigherC,C,C,C,C You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics grade C. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 Successful application for the foundation year will be evidence of academic ability in a demanding Business related degree. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma should be in Business. You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C). A levelC,C,C You will also need GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). In addition, you will need evidence of a broad range of GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4 or above (or grade C). |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £22,575 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |