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The Foundation in Business and Law offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, law, and finance. Designed as a supportive entry point into higher education, the course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional management pathways, while building the confidence to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree.
Through practice-led teaching, you'll gain hands-on experience that bridges theory with real-world application. Industry connections and guest speakers enrich the learning journey, ensuring you are exposed to current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business and legal sectors. This practical approach helps you develop both academic ability and workplace readiness.
A key strength of the programme is its focus on transferable skills. From critical thinking and problem-solving to communication and teamwork, you are equipped with competencies that are highly valued across industries. By embedding these skills early, the course empowers you to approach your future studies and careers with assurance and adaptability.
The foundation year also provides a supportive environment for personal growth. With tailored guidance and mentoring, you'll build resilience and self-belief, gaining the confidence to take the next step in your academic journey. Whether progressing into business management, law, finance, or related professional fields, graduates of this foundation year are well-prepared to thrive.
Who this course is for
Solent’s Business and Law Foundation Year is ideal for ambitious learners who want to build a strong academic and practical base before progressing to a degree. This course is perfect if you're eager to understand how modern commerce and legal frameworks shape today’s organisations. You’ll develop strong academic and organisational skills and prepare yourself for a successful career in a range of business industries – studying a curriculum that is not just about theory but also real-world application.
FOUNDATION YEAR
CORE MODULES
Pathway Lab
Behind the Court Room Door
Know the Numbers: Financial Fundamentals
Business Today
*YEAR ONE
CORE MODULES
Legal System and Legal Method
Tort Law and Dispute Resolution
Contract Law and Practice
Criminal Law and Practice
YEAR TWO
CORE MODULES
Business Law and Practice
Public Law and Civil Liberties
Land Law and Conveyancing
OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Human Rights
Intellectual Property Law and Artificial Intelligence
Law of Evidence
FINAL YEAR
CORE MODULES
Wills, Trusts and Probate
Future Ready
OPTIONAL MODULES - Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Medical Law and Practice
SQE 1 Preparation
Law in Practice
Employment Law and Practice
Family Law and Practice
You may be assessed at the end of each block by:
Case studies
Assignments
Written exams
Individual presentations
Group presentations
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.
The following entry points are available for this course:
For information about applying to Solent as an International applicant, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/help-for-international-students
IELTS minimum score of 5.5 overall with minimum 5.0 in each component of reading, writing, listening and speaking. TOEFL (IBT) minimum score of 71 overall with a minimum of 19 in each component of reading, writing, listening and speaking.
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components |
We understand that each student is unique. At Solent we encourage individuality and have adopted a balanced approach to Admissions, by considering exam results alongside portfolios / interviews or auditions.
Our contextual offer scheme allows offers below our standard academic entry criteria to those who have faced challenges which has impacted their performance and predicted higher grades, by taking into account additional selection criteria such as a strong portfolio, interview or audition.
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.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760 | Year 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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
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