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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site
Full Time
SEP-25
5 Years
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 detailsModulesFor 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 methodFor 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
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
27 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects.
The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
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