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Business with Foundation Year

Study level:
Undergraduate

Course summary

Overview
This Foundation Year is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to progress to university study. You’ll develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and communication skills, alongside subject-specific knowledge in business.

Through interactive workshops and hands-on learning, you’ll gain insight into both the internal functions of businesses and the global business environment. With a strong focus on collaboration, leadership, and professionalism, this course prepares you for success in higher education and beyond.

Please note this foundation year isn't currently open to EU or International students

How to apply

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

Apply by
14 January

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:
N116
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
University of Portsmouth London
Campus Code:
L

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

Course options

Open days

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 32 points

32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

A level

32 tariff points at A level.

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

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma.

Scottish Higher - Not accepted

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - M

Scottish Advanced Higher

32 tariff points.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points

24 points from the IB Diploma.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

32 points to include a Higher Level subject.

Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

32 tariff points.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

T Level - Pass (D or E)

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic59An overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7272 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 162 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level II with a Pass in all 4 components

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.

Learn more on the University of Portsmouth website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5760Year 1
Northern Ireland£5760Year 1
Scotland£5760Year 1
Wales£5760Year 1
Channel Islands£5760Year 1
Republic of Ireland£5760Year 1

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 fee above is for the Foundation Year.

All fees are subject to annual increase.

For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs

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