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
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Edinburgh University
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Oxford Brookes University
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Custom Course Materials
Course Structure
Semester - 1 | |
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Core English (30 Credits) |
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StudySkills (15 Credits) |
Intercultural Studies (15 Credits) |
Additional English Language and Study Skills (non-assessed) |
Semester - 2 | |
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Business English and Study Skills (15 Credits) |
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Business and Economic Environment (15 Credits) |
Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (15 Credits) |
Additional English Language and Study Skills (non-assessed) |
Semester - 3 | |
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Business Communications (15 Credits) |
Introduction to Accounting & Finance (15 Credits) |
Introduction to Organisations and Management (15 Credits) |
Marketing and Data Analysis (15 Credits) |
Additional English Language and Study Skills (non-assessed) |
Assessment Summary
BUSINESS ENGLISH AND STUDY SKILLS
Assignment 100%
Portfolio of activities (6,000 words equivalent) involving speaking, listening, reading and writing skill development
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS
Assignment 100%
3,000 word portfolio involving 10 separate tasks
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Assignment 100%
Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)
MARKETING AND DATA ANALYSIS
Assignment 100%
Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)
BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT
Assignment 100%
Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)
INTRODUCTION TO ORGANISATIONS AND MANAGEMENT
Assignment 100%
Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)
ENTERPRISE AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Assignment 100%
Portfolio of activities (3,000 words equivalent over a range of activities)
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).
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 |
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.