Course summary
Would you like to understand the world of business and economics and how both subjects can connect to promote a sustainable organisation? Our Foundation Degree will explore the knowledge, skills, techniques, and behaviours needed to support your career in this discipline. You will not only learn what it takes to be entrepreneurial but an entrepreneur who has an ethical agenda.
Modules
In year 1, you will study six core modules: ƒ The business environment ƒ Marketing principles ƒ Accounting and finance principles ƒ Business project ƒ Introduction to microeconomics ƒ Introduction to macroeconomics In year 2, you will study three core modules: ƒ Marketing principles ƒ Accounting and finance principles ƒ Business project UCAS Code FBMM Location Nelson Campus Length 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time Degrees listed here will enter at level 5 rather than level 4. This will shorten the FdA to one year full-time or two years part-time. See how you can progress on page 15. Entry requirements See page 34 for more details. If you do not meet our entry requirements you can start your path to a Higher Level qualification with our Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business and Law. Subject to Validation Subject to Validation Then you will select an additional two modules from the following options: ƒ Entrepreneurial small business management ƒ Business law ƒ Introduction to microeconomics ƒ Introduction to macroeconomics ƒ Economic schools of though ƒ Financial accounting ƒ Management and HR ƒ Enterprise and commercialisation
Assessment method
A series of written and practical work is assessed by your lecturers and will determine your overall grade.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
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:
- SBMT
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Nelson Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Nelson and Colne College Group
Scotland Road
Nelson
BB9 7YT