Foundation Year in Business
Kingston UniversityKingston College, Kingston Hill
Course overview
Lay strong foundations for a fast-paced future Get a taste of academic life in a supportive environment, with access to a range of facilities at Kingston College – close to Kingston University’s Penrhyn Road campus. Studying a Foundation Year in Business, validated by Kingston University, is your first step towards a full business bachelors degree. You’ll complete the programme ready to progress to Year 1 of an honours course.
Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll develop your professional skills and get to grips with numerical concepts, business IT, marketing, customer care and business law. Teaching will come from well-qualified Kingston College staff, with a wealth of cutting-edge commercial experience. You’ll learn about current business developments, hear from industry guest speakers and tap into a range of practice-related opportunities.
Key highlights
- Prepares you to progress to Year 1 of an honours business degree
- Modules cover numerical concepts, business IT, marketing and business law
- Customer care and professional skills developed through practical learning
- Taught by Kingston College staff with cutting-edge commercial experience
- Industry guest speakers and practice-related opportunities throughout the year
- Study at Kingston College, close to the Penrhyn Road campus
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open The typical offer for this course is 64 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications.
- A-level: CC — You could achieve this with: A-levels: CC BTEC National Extended Diploma: Pass Pass Merit You’ll also need five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Mathematics and English Language.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English Language
- Access to HE Diploma — in a relevant subject, with 60 credits and a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 (15 Merits, 30 at Pass
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Business Analyst
- Marketing Executive
- Management Trainee
- Sales Executive
- Customer Service Manager
- Human Resources Officer
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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