Business and Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Business and Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Overview
If you want to take the first step into a career in business and management, but dont meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready, then this foundation year course is for you.
Youll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.
The skills youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in cultur...
Overview
If you want to take the first step into a career in business and management, but dont meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready, then this foundation year course is for you.
Youll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. Youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.
The skills youll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. Youll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.
When youve finished, youll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Business and Management.
A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, youll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Business and Management with a guaranteed place.
Course highlights
• ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so youll have access to all facilities, support and societies
• When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Business and Management
• Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success
• Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelors at university.
Careers and opportunities
With a Business and Management degree, you will have the skills and knowledge to excel in todays evolving business landscape.
After this foundation year, youll be able to go on to study BA (Hons) Business and Management, where graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers in the business world.
Why Choose University of Portsmouth During Clearing?
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls (terms and conditions apply), giving you added confidence as you plan your next steps. Full details can be found on the University of Portsmouth website.
By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one applic...
All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls (terms and conditions apply), giving you added confidence as you plan your next steps. Full details can be found on the University of Portsmouth website.
By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.
The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.
Course Information
2 Clearing option s available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NN20
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
32
32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
32 points to include a Higher Level subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
2 GCSEs at Grade E/2 or above to include English and Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PP
Scottish Advanced Higher
32 tariff points.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
M
A level
E,E
32 tariff points at A level.
T Level
Pass (D or E)
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £5,760 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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