Business with Foundation Year
Kickstart your career with our Business with Foundation year course, designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic world of business.
Key information
UCAS code:
N115
Typical offer:
32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.
Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8087
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Overview
Apply now through Clearing
If you have your results, you can apply directly to us now.
This Foundation Year is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to progress to university study. You’ll develop critical thinking, digital literacy, and communication skills, alongside subject-specific knowledge in business.
Through interactive workshops and hands-on learning, you’ll gain insight into both the internal functions of businesses and the global business environment. With a strong focus on collaboration, leadership, and professionalism, this course prepares you for success in higher education and beyond.
Course highlights
- Study one subject at a time, helping you fully engage with your learning without juggling multiple deadlines
- Build essential skills in critical thinking, digital literacy, and communication to confidently progress to a full degree
- Interactive workshops and practical projects give you a deep understanding of business functions and global markets. networking events and presentations with business leaders
- Learn in a brand-new, purpose-built campus, designed for teamwork, leadership development, and independent study.
This is a new course and we're finalising the detailed information for this page.
Your new home at UoP London
Located just a minute’s walk from Walthamstow’s tube and bus stations, our campus provides easy access to the entire city, placing you at the centre of London’s dynamic business scene.
Come along to an Open Day
Open Days at the London campus vary to those held in Portsmouth.
Contact information
London Campus Enquiries: london@port.ac.uk
Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8087
Clearing is open
This course is available through Clearing.
Apply now through Clearing
If you have your results, you can apply directly to us now.
Discover how Clearing works
Clearing 2025 opens on 5 July and closes on 20 October
Every year thousands of students find their ideal undergraduate course through Clearing. Clearing matches students who are looking for a different course or university from their original choice, or who are applying for the very first time after 30 June, to courses that universities still have places on.
The majority of people apply through Clearing once they receive their exam results on A level / T level results day (14 August 2025).
You can apply through Clearing if:
- You don't meet the conditions of your offer for your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses
- Your exam results are better than you expected and you want to change your course or university
- You don't hold any offers
- You've accepted an offer but changed your mind about the course you want to do
- You're applying for the first time after 30 June 2025
Yes, we welcome Clearing applications from international students and you can apply in exactly the same way as UK students do.
The majority of UK students apply through Clearing once they receive their A level / T level results in August, so as an international student if you already have your exam results you can apply when Clearing opens on 5 July.
Make sure that you have time to get your visa, funding, and English language certification sorted out before the beginning of term.
If you would like further information or guidance, please contact our international office for advice.
No, it's not too late and you should make your application for student finance as soon as possible. You don't have to wait for your results. You can make your application now and just amend it when you know where you're going to be.
If you've already applied for your student loan, you'll need to log into your account and update details about your new course/university. If you haven't applied for your student loan yet, don't panic. Apply today – it only takes 30 minutes.
Find out more in our Student finance for Clearing guide.
Clearing Hotline: 023 9284 8087
Entry requirements
Business with Foundation Year entry requirements
Please note this course isn't currently open to EU or International students
Typical offers
- 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
Typical offers
- 32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.
You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.
English language requirements
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5.
See alternative English language qualifications.
We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Careers and opportunities
This degree will prepare you to climb the career ladder in any sector that appeals to you and will open doors to a wide variety of careers in the business world. You’ll graduate with the skills to start a successful career in any commercial arena, or even start your own business.
Previous graduates have started their own businesses or gone on to secure various jobs, such as:
- Account Manager
- Business Development Manager
- HR Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Project Manager
Our graduates have gone on to work for some of today’s best-known organisations, including:
- BAE Systems
- Deloitte
- Disney
- Estée Lauder
- HM Government
- IBM
- John Lewis Partnership
- Microsoft
- Santander
- Volkswagen Group UK
Modules
What you’ll study
Core modules
- Principles of Business – 20 credits
- Global Business Foundations – 20 credits
- Foundations of Finance and Analytics – 20 credits
- Working with Information – 20 credits
- Working Towards Your Goals – 20 credits
- Working with Others – 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £5,760 per year (may be subject to annual increase)
Course fees for 2026 will be confirmed shortly.
How to apply
Apply now through Clearing
If you have your results, you can apply directly to us now.
Other start dates
Please note this foundation year isn't currently open to EU or International students
To apply directly, use our online application form:
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To apply directly, use our online application form:
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To start this course in September 2026, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – N115
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form:
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To apply directly, use our online application form:
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
To apply directly, use our online application form:
You can also sign up to an Open Day to:
- Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
- Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
- Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join
If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.
Admissions terms and conditions
When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.
Finalising this course
All our courses go through a rigorous approval process to make sure they’re of the highest quality. This includes a review by a panel of experts, made up of academic staff and an external academic or professional with specialist knowledge.
This course is in the final stages of this process and is open for applications. If any details of the course or its approval status change after you apply, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and will be here to discuss your options with you.