University of Portsmouth Open Experience Day
21 Mar 2026, 08:30
Portsmouth
Overview
To be a business leader you need to understand how to run a business and how to make financial decisions that will keep your business profitable. If you're ready to take an a BA (Hons) Economics and Management degree, but have taken a break from study, want extra support to get uni-ready, or don't have the grades you need, then this foundation course is for you.
You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.
The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.
When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Economics and Management.
A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Economics and Management with a guaranteed place.
Course highlights
ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies
When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance
Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success
Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.
Careers and opportunities
Graduates in economics and management are highly employable, with expertise in understanding how businesses connect, and how financial decisions can lead to success or failure. These skills are invaluable to any business sector that you're passionate about.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsThis 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.
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Course optionsUniversity of Portsmouth
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Portsmouth
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Email:admissions@port.ac.uk
Phone:023 9284 5566
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