Are you looking for a new direction in your life and career?The Foundation Year can provide you with a path into a whole range of degree programmes.It’s not a stand-alone year. It’s the integrated first year of a four year degree programme. It’s the first step in your university career.It is designed for students who do not have the qualifications or experience for direct entry onto a three-year undergraduate programme.If you’re thinking about returning to education after a break or if you’ve had some tough times in education before, the Foundation Year can help you to build your confidence and academic skills. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.
Which department am I in?
Business Managment
Study options
Full Time
(4 Years)
Tuition fees
£12,500.00 (13,61,952)
per year
This is a fixed fee
Start date
January 2027
Venue
Birmingham Newman University
Genners Lane,
Bartley Green,
Birmingham,
B32 3NT, Central England, United Kingdom
Entry requirements
For international students
48 UCAS points.
Those with significant work and life experience of a complexity that demonstrates an aptitude to study at degree level, but with no formal qualifications, will also be favourably considered.
Different degree pathway options available at the end of the foundation year may have different additional entry requirements.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.