Pre-Degree Foundation Programme

Programme Details

On successful completion of the Foundation Programme, students will be eligible for acceptance to study Business and Management degree courses at a wide range of UK universities, including Birmingham City University, University of West London, Roehampton University, London Metropolitan University, Cumbria University, Staffordshire University, Harper Adams University College, University of Bedfordshire, Nottingham Trent University and many others. In practice our highly regarded foundation programmes will give access to ALL universities. For example we have just sent one of our students to Kings College, London University, which is in the world's top 30 universities, and we have sent successful students to the following universities:

Aberdeen University Anglia Ruskin University Aston University University of Bath Birmingham University Birmingham City University Bradford University Bournemouth University Brighton University Brunel University Buckingham University Cardiff University Coventry University De Montfort University Dundee University Durham University University of East Anglia

Edinburgh University University of Essex Glasgow University Hertfordshire University University of Kent Kings College, London University Lancaster University Leeds University Leicester University Liverpool University Liverpool John Moore’s University London Metropolitan University Loughborough University Manchester University Newcastle University Nottingham University Nottingham Trent University

Oxford Brookes University University of Plymouth University of Portsmouth Queen Mary College, London University University of Reading Roehampton University Royal Holloway University University of Sheffield Southampton University Staffordshire University Sterling University University of Bedfordshire University of Surrey Sussex University Swansea University University of West London University of York

Custom Course Materials

Course Structure

Assessment Summary

BUSINESS ENGLISH AND STUDY SKILLS

Assignment 100%

Portfolio of activities (6,000 words equivalent) involving speaking, listening, reading and writing skill development

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BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS

Assignment 100%

3,000 word portfolio involving 10 separate tasks

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INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

Assignment 100%

Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)

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MARKETING AND DATA ANALYSIS

Assignment 100%

Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

Assignment 100%

Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)

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INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

Assignment 100%

Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)

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ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Assignment 100%

Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)

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How many semesters is the Pre-Degree Foundation Programme?

The Pre-degree Foundation Programme in Business and Management is delivered over three semesters, two semesters or one semester ‘fast track’, depending upon the student’s IELTS score on entry.

Students will take the three-semester programme if their IELTS score is 4.5, with an intensive English Language content of their first semester (see outline on previous page).

Students with an IELTS score of 5.0 on entry will take the two-semester programme.

Students with an IELTS score of 5.5 on entry are eligible to take the ‘fast-track’ option, which can be completed in one semester (see outline below).

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The "Fast-Track" Programme

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE

ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MARKETING AND DATA ANALYSIS

BUSINESS ENGLISH AND STUDY SKILLS

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Entry Requirements

Requisite English Language Ability Levels on Entry and Exit

• The minimum requirement for entering the 2-semester Foundation Programme: Pre- Degree will be IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent).
• The minimum requirement for entering the one-semester fast-track Foundation Programme: Pre- Degree will be IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent).
• The minimum exit level required for successfully completing our Foundation Programme: Pre- Degree will be IELTS 6.0.

Requisite Academic Qualifications on Entry:

Entry requirements for the Foundation Programme: Pre-Degree: equivalent of 6 UK GCSEs Grade C or above, including Mathematics.