Business with Foundation Year

    Business with Foundation Year

    Duration4 year(s)
    Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
    Business with Foundation Year

    About

    This foundation year is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to progress on to one of our Bachelor's degrees in business, marketing, or economics. You’ll develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and communication skills, alongside subject-specific knowledge in business.

    Through interactive workshops and hands-on learning, you’ll gain insight into both the internal functions of businesses and the global business environment. With a strong focus on collaboration, leadership, and professionalism, this course prepares you for success in higher education and beyond.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Business with Foundation Year entry requirements

    Please note this course isn't currently open to EU or International students

    Typical offers

    • 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

    You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    English language requirements

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.

    See alternative English language qualifications.

    We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    Typical offers

    • 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

    You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

    English language requirements

    • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.

    See alternative English language qualifications.

    We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

    If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

    We look at more than just your grades

    While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.

    Explore more about how we make your offer

    Career

    This degree will prepare you to climb the career ladder in any sector that appeals to you and will open doors to a wide variety of careers in the business world. You’ll graduate with the skills to start a successful career in any commercial arena, or even start your own business.

    Previous graduates have started their own businesses or gone on to secure various jobs, such as:

    • Account Manager
    • Business Development Manager
    • HR Manager
    • Marketing Manager
    • Project Manager

     

    Our graduates have gone on to work for some of today’s best-known organisations, including:

    • BAE Systems
    • Deloitte
    • Disney
    • Estée Lauder
    • HM Government
    • IBM
    • John Lewis Partnership
    • Microsoft
    • Santander
    • Volkswagen Group UK

    Fee Information

    Business with Foundation Year
    University of Portsmouth
    University of Portsmouth
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Portsmouth

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