Business and Management Foundation Year

This programme introduces the key concepts of human resource and marketing management and the concept of strategic and contemporary management through the innovative module Business Environments and Functions. It will provide you with a broad context of knowledge and development of the essential skills required for industry.  You will then learn how to apply key theoretical themes in an end of year project.

The Foundation Year aims to build on your potential management and leadership skills throughout the curriculum. Through integrated project and research rich assignments, you will master essential skills and knowledge to support you throughout your academic journey and professional career.

Standard Entry

104 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas or the International Baccalaureate

Find out how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4 or C, or the equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match those shown above. If you have taken qualifications outside the UK you can find out how your qualifications compare by visiting our country page www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

At Newcastle Business School, we have excellent links with local, national and international organisations. Through guest lectures and live projects, our students gain a knowledge and understanding of what it is like to work in industry. Employability is embedded throughout the Business and Management Foundation Year, providing you with the skills and knowledge to be career ready by the end of your degree.

Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will be positioned to automatically progress onto level 4 study. Your progression course will then build upon the skills gained throughout the yearlong foundation course, preparing you for future employment.