Foundation Programme in Business and Social Science
Aston University, BirminghamCourse Overview
Pursue your ambitions in business and management with the BSc (Hons) Foundation Programme in Business and Social Science at Aston University, Birmingham. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Successful graduation from our foundation programme paves the way to a degree programme at the College of Business and Social Sciences. Course description The course offers a progression route and a way to gain direct entry to our undergraduate degrees in the College of Business and Social Sciences. As well as developing your subject-specific knowledge it will build on your key skills, such as teamworking and leadership to start you on your path towards your future career. You will study core content but also have the opportunity, to choose from optional modules. Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 93% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points 27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,535
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Aston University, Birmingham
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £28,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £30,500 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £29,000 | £40,000 | £53,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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Overall
National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Aston University, Birmingham
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