A foundation year provides the perfect environment to advance your academic abilities before continuing on to the full degree course. Key skills and knowledge gained during the year give you an excellent grounding and a wide exposure to a range of subjects within our triple accredited business school.

You'll develop your study skills including academic writing and personal and professional development to start you off in the best possible way for your degree. 

You will learn more about business in a global and national context, and approaches to leading and managing in organisations. The foundation year also gives you the ability to develop your analytical skills and learn how to incorporate data to add real value to achieve organisational objectives.

A banking and finance degree can lead to a wide range of career opportunities with high pay and a high profile.

This foundation year will ensure you have the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in your full degree course. It will pave the way for your career in this sector, whatever your aspirations.
Our graduates work in a wide range of financial services sectors including:

• Financial planning
• Banking
• Retail finance
• Investment and wealth management

Many start their careers with top employers including KPMG, Deloitte, Ernst & Young (EY), Handelsbanken and BNY Mellon.

Because our course is accredited or approved by professional bodies, your degree can also pave the way to professional or chartered status.