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Foundation Programme in Business and Social Science

Aston University, Birmingham

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 5 Years Business and management studiesSociology

A-Level Entry

CCC

About this course

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 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.

You will also have the opportunity to conduct your own research project.

Key course benefits

  • Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation

  • Broaden your perspective – Sample a number of different business and social science subjects and find where your passion lies

  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)

  • Development opportunities – Opportunity to progress onto an undergraduate degree programme

  • Broaden your perspective – Sample a number of different business and social science subjects and find where your passion lies

  • Safe in our hands – An excellent introduction to studying your chosen subject

    Course details

    Modules 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

    Assessment method 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

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades CCC
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    2317 Teachers of English as a foreign language 1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors 1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale 2431 Management consultants and business analysts 3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators 3416 Arts officers, producers and directors

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Birmingham
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Sociology

    Offered by

    Aston University, Birmingham

    Birmingham

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