This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.
Warwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This Business Foundation Degree is unique; at the centre of our programme of learning is the student's employability and the understanding of how businesses function and thrive. Students will be introduced to the professional standards of corporate business and be exposed to entrepreneurial concepts that will enable them to see opportunities for creating businesses or engage in a rewarding career. This award carries the Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) kitemark aligned to the Operations or Departmental Manager standard. This course is delivered and awarded by Warwickshire College and is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Modules may include: Year 1 – Level 4 • Principles of Marketing • Project Management • Introduction to Economics • Financial Management • Principles of Business and Management • Academic Study Skills, Employability and T-Shaped (ASSET) Year 2 – Level 5 • Globalisation of Business • Human Resource Management (HRM) • Strategic Marketing Planning • Business Law and Ethics • Change Management • Work-based and Placement Learning Students are expected to complete 100 hours of work-based or placement learning by the end of Level 5. For further details about this course, please refer to the programme specification here: https://blob.wcg.ac.uk/pdf/definitive-programme-specification-ba-hons-business-and-management-v3-acc-09285b02a0d4c4315c475332b213121b.pdf We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated, please contact us for the latest information.
Assessment method
The degree programme is entirely assessed using a series of assignments throughout the two year programme. There are no formal examinations for successful completion of the course. Students will also be required to undertake 100 hours of work placement during the two year course.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- NN12
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Royal Leamington Spa College
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further. The college welcomes applications from students who do not have the formal academic qualifications but have been working within the Business and Management sector for at least two years.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Applicants will normally be invited to attend an application meeting. The application meeting is part of a supportive process to help you to decide the right course for you and your career goals.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | 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 .
Additional fee information
WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.
The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use
Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).
Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Provider information
Warwickshire College and University Centre
Warwick New Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE
Clearing contact details
Clearing Hotline
0330 135 6840
Additional information
Thinking about applying for a degree course? Haven’t secured a place yet? Don’t panic! You can apply for a place here at Warwickshire College and University Centre. Unsure how Clearing works? You can find everything you need to know here or you can give our dedicated Admissions Team a call on 0330 135 6840 for further information and assistance on your application journey.