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Foundation Programme: Finance

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 18 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Aston University
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2027-2028
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Course summary

Successful graduation from our foundation programme paves the way to a our undergraduate Finance BSc (Hons) programme.

As well as developing your subject-specific knowledge it will build on your key skills, such as team-working and leadership to start you on your path towards your future career. You will study a series of core modules which will prepare you for directly entry onto an undergraduate study.

During your foundation year, you’ll have excellent support from your tutors and lecturers. We also have a dedicated Learning Services team who can provide additional support, in addition to a peer-assisted learning scheme. Group projects will give you the chance to meet new people, make new friends and build a network of people who will share your university journey.

Modules

https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/finance-foundation

Assessment method

View course page for assessment details: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/finance-foundation

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 18 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N30F
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Foundation

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • United Kingdom
  • Republic of Ireland

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N30F
Institution code:
A80
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 27

27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language / Literature grade C/4 and GCSE Maths grade B/5

T Level
M

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

(The tuition fees mentioned are for the 2026/7 academic year. These will be updated to the fees for 2027/8 academic year as soon as they are available.)

The tuition fee for the Foundation Year commencing in the academic year 2026/7 is expected to be £5760, subject to parliamentary approval.

Following successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will pay the full time undergraduate annual tuition fee, which for the 2027/8 academic year is expected to be £10,050, subject to parliamentary approval.

For more information please visit the relevant course webpage at www.aston.ac.uk. If you are already holding an offer with us, please check your offer letter for information on fees.

**International students: This course is only open to Home fee payers.

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