Want to improve your career prospects?
Studying a foundation year before you begin your degree is perfect for those who need a little extra support when beginning their university journey. Whether it's been a while since you last studied or you don’t meet the entry requirements to start a degree right away, the foundation year gives you the basic skills needed to go on and graduate to a full degree qualification.
Degrees with foundation year entry
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BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Counselling
MSc Psychology Conversion Degree (BPS)
MSc Business Psychology
BA (Hons) Business Management
BA (Hons) Business Management
MBA
Executive MBA
BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management
BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management
Level 4 CertHE Health and Care Management
Level 5 DipHE Health and Care Management
Master of Public Health
MSc Global Health Management
BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminal Investigation
BSc (Hons) Policing and Criminal Investigation
LLB (Hons) Law
LLB (Hons) Law
LLM in Professional Legal Practice (SQE1 and SQE2)
BSc (Hons) Computing
MSc Cyber Security
BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Computing
BA (Hons) Graphic Design
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance
BSc (Hons) Project Management
BSc (Hons) Project Management
BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing
MSc Project Management
MSc Strategic Human Resource Management
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology
BA (Hons) Criminology with Cybercrime
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
BA (Hons) Criminology with Law
BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Psychology
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BSc (Hons) International Hospitality and Tourism Management
BA (Hons) Business Management and Computing
BA (Hons) Business Management and Law
BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Human Resource Management)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism)
Executive MBA (Finance)
Executive MBA (Data Analytics)
MBA (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management
BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management
MSc Strategic Digital Marketing
MA Serious and Violent Crime
MSc Accounting and Finance
MSc Accounting and Finance (Top-Up)
MSc Supply Chain Management and Logistics
MSc Engineering Management
MA Design Management
Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Education in Practice
MSc Business Transformation
PG Cert Neurodiversity
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Business) plus optional Executive MBA
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship (Health & Care) plus optional Exec MBA
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, BA (Hons) Business & Management (CMI)
Level 6 Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship, BSc (Hons) Health and Care Management (CMI)
Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship with NHS Leadership Academy Rosalind Franklin Award
Level 6 Project Manager Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) (APM)
Level 6 Supply Chain Leadership Professional Degree Apprenticeship BSc (Hons) Supply Chain Management (CILT, CIPS)
BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting & Finance) (Top-Up) ​
BA (Hons) Business Management (HRM) (Top-Up) ​
BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) (Top-Up) ​
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) ​
BA (Hons) Business Management (Tourism) (Top-Up)
BSc (Hons) Digital Marketing
CertHE Business Management
CertHE Computing
CertHE Health and Care Management
Executive MBA (AI)
Level 7 Senior People Professional Apprenticeship plus optional MSc Strategic HRM
MSc Health and Care Management (Top-Up)
If you've previously missed the exam results you were hoping for, or want a little more preparation time before starting a full degree, then a foundation year entry could be the route for you.
The foundation year allows you to build your confidence and become a capable, well-equipped student who is able to complete a university degree with confidence.
Of course, we're here every step of the way, helping you succeed throughout your time with Arden with our helpful approach and full range of student support services.
Why study with Arden University?
Flexible online learning that fits around your lifestyle
Gain skills focused on your life and career success
Payment plans and tuition fee support available
Supportive and experienced lecturers to guide you
Arden University's Birmingham Study Centre
Just a couple of minutes’ walk from the newly improved Birmingham New Street station, our study centre is a feature of the city skyline
with great transport links, and on the doorstep of all the city has to offer.
Birmingham study centre
Arden University,
Centre City,
7 Hill Street,
Birmingham,
B5 4UA
Email us: contactus@arden.ac.uk
Call us: 0121 314 0684
Birmingham Lock 14
Arden University
Lock 14,
39 Summer Row,
B3 1JJ
Email us: contactus@arden.ac.uk
Call us: 0121 314 0684
