Foundation Programme in Business and Social Science
Aston University, Birmingham
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-26

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5 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-26

Duration

5 Years

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Course info

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 ...Read more

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.

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Sociology
  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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68/91
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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23rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
44th
What students say
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Humnah
21 Nov 25

I like how every building is in walking distance on campus and how easy it is to find where I need to..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
07 Mar 23

The campus is right in the city center, well-equiped, nice, comfortable and modern. The classes are really interesting. I am disappointed that Aston library has many books..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma:

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GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE requirements vary depending on the course you would like to progress to. Please see the progression course page for full details of GCSE requirements. All courses require a minimum of: GCSE Maths – grade C/4 (some progression courses require a B/5 in GCSE Maths) GCSE English Language or English Literature – grade C/4 Grades / Points required

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Tuition fees

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£5,760 per year

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£5,760 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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£5,760 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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£5,760 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£5,760 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

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H
Humnah
21 Nov 25
Foundation Programme in Business and Social Science
I like how every building is in walking distance on campus and how easy it is to find where I need to...
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SR
Student Reviewer
07 Mar 23
The campus is right in the city center, well-equiped, nice, comfortable and modern. The classes are really interesting. I am disappointed that Aston library has many books...
Read more
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Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle Birmingham B4 7ET United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.3 miles away
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