Business Management BA (Hons) with Foundation Year
Business Management is a dynamic program that equips students with essential skills in leadership, strategy, marketing, finance, and operations. It prepares future leaders to manage organizations effectively, drive growth, and adapt to global business challenges.
Build essential academic and business skills to prepare for university-level study. You’ll cover introductory topics like business fundamentals, communication, maths for business, and study techniques to ensure a smooth transition into Year 1.
Gain a strong foundation in core business areas such as marketing, finance, management, and organisational behaviour. Learn how businesses operate and begin developing critical thinking, teamwork, and presentation skills.
Deepen your understanding of strategic management, operations, human resources, and entrepreneurship. Apply theory to real-world business problems through case studies, group projects, and optional placements or internships.
Focus on strategic decision-making, leadership, and global business challenges. You’ll usually complete a dissertation or final project, along with modules that prepare you for graduate careers or further study, like business consultancy or innovation management.
Health and Social Care BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year
The BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care with Foundation Year provides a strong foundation in health, wellbeing, and social care practices. It prepares students for careers in healthcare and community support by developing essential skills in care management, policy, and communication. The foundation year supports academic growth and smooth progression into the full degree.
Develop key academic, communication, and study skills while gaining an introduction to health, psychology, and social care concepts. This year prepares you for successful progression into the main degree.
Explore the foundations of health and social care, including human development, safeguarding, equality and diversity, and the structure of health and social care systems. Learn how to support individuals in a person-centred way.
Build on your knowledge with modules on mental health, public health, care planning, and working with vulnerable groups. Focus on reflective practice, research skills, and ethical and legal frameworks in care settings.
Develop advanced understanding of leadership, policy, and contemporary issues in health and social care. You’ll complete an independent research project or dissertation and prepare for professional roles in the sector or further study.
LLb LAW BSc (Hons) including Foundation Year
The LLB Law BSc (Hons) with Foundation Year offers a comprehensive introduction to legal principles, systems, and practices. The foundation year develops essential academic skills, preparing students for in-depth study of core legal subjects such as contract law, criminal law, and human rights. This degree equips graduates for legal careers or roles in business, government, and public service.
Gain essential academic and legal skills, including research, critical thinking, and an introduction to law, government, and the legal system. This year helps you prepare for degree-level legal study.
Study core areas of English law such as Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Public Law. Learn how the legal system works, build legal reasoning skills, and begin developing your understanding of legal processes and institutions.
Deepen your knowledge with modules like Tort Law, Land Law, and EU Law. Explore legal research, case analysis, and start applying legal principles to real-world scenarios. Optional specialist modules may begin at this level.
Focus on advanced areas such as Equity and Trusts, Company Law, or Human Rights. Undertake a dissertation or research project and prepare for legal practice or further study. Emphasis is placed on critical analysis, argumentation, and career development.
Computing and IT BSc (Hons) including Foundation Year
The BSc (Hons) Computing and IT with Foundation Year provides a solid introduction to computing fundamentals, programming, and digital technologies. The foundation year builds essential academic and technical skills, preparing students for advanced study in software development, cybersecurity, data analysis, and IT solutions. Graduates are equipped for diverse careers in the tech industry.
Build essential skills in mathematics, problem-solving, and basic programming. Gain an introduction to computing, IT systems, and academic writing to prepare for undergraduate study in computing or related fields.
Learn the core principles of computing, including programming, computer systems, databases, and web development. Begin to develop practical coding skills and an understanding of how software and hardware interact.
Advance your skills in areas like software development, data structures, networking, cybersecurity, and human-computer interaction. You’ll also begin working on larger group projects and explore specialised areas of interest.
Focus on advanced topics such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, or mobile app development. Complete an individual research or development project that demonstrates your technical and problem-solving abilities, preparing you for a tech career or postgraduate study.
Accounting and Finance (including foundation year) – BA (Hons)
The BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance with Foundation Year offers a strong introduction to financial principles, accounting practices, and business management. The foundation year develops essential academic and analytical skills, preparing students for advanced study in financial reporting, auditing, taxation, and financial management. Graduates are equipped for careers in accounting, finance, and business sectors.
Develop core academic, numeracy, and business skills. Get introduced to basic principles of accounting, finance, and economics to prepare for undergraduate-level study in the subject.
Learn the fundamentals of financial accounting, management accounting, economics, and business law. Gain practical skills in using financial information to support decision-making in business contexts.
Deepen your knowledge in financial reporting, corporate finance, and budgeting. Explore taxation, financial management, and accounting software. Start applying theory to real business scenarios through case studies and projects.
Focus on advanced topics such as audit and assurance, strategic financial decision-making, and risk management. Complete a dissertation or final project, and prepare for professional exams or entry into accounting and finance careers.
Advertising, Marketing Communications and Public Relations – BA (Hons)
The BA (Hons) Advertising, Marketing Communications, and Public Relations equips students with creative and strategic skills in brand promotion, media management, and audience engagement. This dynamic program combines practical projects and industry insights to prepare graduates for careers in advertising, marketing, PR, and digital communications.
Build confidence and essential academic skills in communication, critical thinking, and digital media. Get introduced to the basics of marketing, advertising, and PR to prepare for successful progression into Year 1 of the degree.
Gain a solid foundation in marketing principles, consumer behaviour, advertising strategy, and public relations. Explore how brands communicate with audiences across different platforms, and start developing creative and strategic thinking.
Deepen your understanding of campaign planning, digital marketing, media relations, and branding. Work on live briefs, learn about crisis communication, and begin to specialise in areas such as social media or content creation.
Focus on advanced campaign development, strategic communication, and leadership in the industry. Complete a dissertation or industry-based project, and build a professional portfolio to support your graduate career in advertising, PR, or marketing.
BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management
The BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management combines core business principles with specialized knowledge of the global tourism industry. Students develop skills in marketing, event management, and sustainable tourism, preparing for careers in tourism management, hospitality, and international business.
This introductory year builds your academic and practical skills, providing a solid grounding in both business and tourism. You’ll focus on essential study techniques, improve your numeracy and communication abilities, and get an early insight into the key concepts of management, hospitality, tourism fundamentals, and the global business environment. This year is designed to bridge any gaps in knowledge and prepare you for the more specialised modules ahead.
In Year 1, you’ll start exploring the core principles of business and tourism management. Modules typically include subjects such as introductory business theory, marketing fundamentals, tourism trends, and the basics of hospitality management. You’ll engage in case studies and practical projects, which help you understand the dynamics of customer service, tourism operations, and the role of business in a global marketplace. This year lays the essential groundwork for more advanced study.
During Year 2, the curriculum deepens your knowledge and begins to integrate both business and tourism perspectives. You might study modules on strategic management, sustainable tourism, international business, and digital marketing, along with research methods relevant to the sector. The focus shifts to developing analytical and problem-solving skills through project work and industry-related assignments. Opportunities for work placements or practical industry links may also help you gain real-world experience.
The final year concentrates on advanced topics and strategic decision-making in both business and tourism. You will work on a major individual project or dissertation, bringing together theories and practices learned throughout your degree. Modules often cover subjects like advanced strategic management, entrepreneurship, innovation in tourism, and global business challenges. This year is designed to prepare you for leadership roles or further study, refining your professional skills, critical thinking, and ability to influence change in the dynamic fields of business and tourism management.
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year
Our BA Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course is designed to infuse you with the essential elements to maximise your entrepreneurial potential.
Develop essential academic and business skills, including communication, critical thinking, numeracy, and an introduction to entrepreneurship. This year prepares you for undergraduate study by exploring the fundamentals of global business and start-up culture.
Explore the foundations of global business, marketing, economics, and entrepreneurship. Learn how businesses operate in international contexts and gain insights into starting and managing a business. Begin developing entrepreneurial thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Build on your knowledge with a deeper look into international business strategy, innovation, digital enterprise, and business development. Engage in group projects and real-world case studies, and explore how to scale a business or launch a venture in a global market.
Focus on advanced topics like global leadership, sustainability, strategic entrepreneurship, and innovation management. Complete a dissertation or enterprise project, where you research or develop a real business idea, preparing you for launching your own business or entering leadership roles in global firms.
BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year
The BSc (Hons) Construction Management with Foundation Year provides a solid foundation in construction principles, project management, and sustainability. The foundation year builds essential academic and technical skills, preparing students for advanced study in managing construction projects, health and safety, and industry regulations. Graduates are ready for careers in construction management and related fields.
Gain essential academic and technical skills in maths, science, and construction basics. This year introduces you to the built environment, project planning, and sustainability in construction, preparing you for degree-level study.
Learn the core principles of construction management including construction technology, site management, health and safety, and surveying. Understand how construction projects are designed, managed, and delivered on-site.
Develop deeper knowledge of project management, cost control, building regulations, and contract law. Work on real or simulated projects, learning how to manage resources, timelines, and teams effectively in a construction environment.
Focus on strategic management, sustainability, and leadership in construction. Complete a final research project or dissertation and prepare for senior roles in the construction industry, such as site manager, project coordinator, or construction consultant.
Psychology with Foundation Year
Psychology plays a large part within many different areas of everyday life, and due to this a psychology degree can open up a variety of different career opportunities in sectors such as healthcare, psychological practice, education, the justice system, and many more.
Build essential academic and study skills while being introduced to core psychology topics such as human behaviour, social science, and research methods. This year prepares you for degree-level study in psychology or related disciplines.
Gain a broad understanding of key areas in psychology, including biological, cognitive, developmental, and social psychology. Learn how to conduct psychological research and start exploring how psychological theories apply to real-world situations.
Deepen your knowledge of psychological theories and research. Study modules such as personality, abnormal psychology, and applied psychology. You’ll also develop stronger skills in data analysis, experimental design, and critical thinking.
Explore advanced topics like clinical psychology, forensic psychology, or health psychology, depending on your interests. Complete an independent research project or dissertation and prepare for further study or a career in psychology-related fields.