Course overview
From foundation skills to your own venture.
Build the academic, commercial and entrepreneurial skills to recognise opportunities, develop new ventures and lead innovation in a global business environment.
Foundation Year
Develop the academic writing, communication, research and critical-thinking skills needed for higher education. You will explore the business environment, entrepreneurship and finance through practical cases and challenges.
Year One
Build core knowledge of entrepreneurship, marketing, finance and business strategy. Practical projects introduce opportunity recognition, value creation, project management and the realities of managing innovation and risk.
Year Two
Work on real business challenges while studying intrapreneurship, digital marketing, venture finance and social entrepreneurship. You will develop a business plan, pitch ideas and strengthen both independent and collaborative working skills.
Year Three
Apply advanced strategy and research to a substantial entrepreneurship project. The final year is designed to help you investigate, test and refine a business idea using evidence and real-world data.
Curriculum
Modules, organised by year.
00Year 0
Foundation Year
120 credits
Year 0
Foundation Year
- Academic Writing and Research Skills20 credits
- Business Environment20 credits
- Entrepreneurial People and Processes20 credits
- Fundamentals of Finance20 credits
- Introduction to Business20 credits
- IT Essentials20 credits
01Year 1
Level 4
120 credits
Year 1
Level 4
- Entrepreneurial Organisations20 credits
- Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities20 credits
- Introduction to Marketing20 credits
- Introduction to Strategic Management20 credits
- Managerial Finance20 credits
- Project Management20 credits
02Year 2
Level 5
120 credits
Year 2
Level 5
- Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation20 credits
- Business Planning and Pitching20 credits
- Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business20 credits
- Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects20 credits
- Intrapreneurial Development20 credits
- Social Entrepreneurship20 credits
03Year 3
Level 6
100 credits
Year 3
Level 6
- Research Methods20 credits
- Global Strategies20 credits
- Applied Research Methods20 credits
- Entrepreneurship Project40 credits
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment is designed around realistic business and entrepreneurial situations. Methods can include essays, case-study reports, individual and group presentations, business plans, financial or technical reports, simulations, competitions and project work.
Many assessments allow you to develop your own business ideas, receive feedback and improve your proposals throughout the course.
Independent research, homework and group work form an important part of the programme. Assessment methods are reviewed regularly and may change in response to subject developments, student feedback and external academic review.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Applicants aged 18+
- A Level 3 qualification equivalent to 60 credits or at least 80 UCAS tariff points.
- GCSE English grade 4/C or CEFR B1. An English test at a partner campus may be available if you do not hold this qualification.
Standard entry — applicants under 21
Applicants normally need at least 80 UCAS tariff points or a 60-credit Ofqual-regulated qualification at Level 3. Listening and speaking are assessed at interview, while writing is assessed through a personal reflection statement.
Non-standard entry — applicants aged 21+
Applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements may still be considered if their life, work, academic, professional or vocational experience shows that they are ready for undergraduate study with a Foundation Year.
Documents required
- Completed application form
- Supervised personal reflection statement
- Personal interview
Application process
- Complete the application form.
- Provide supporting documents when requested.
- Attend a panel interview covering listening and speaking, and complete a personal reflection statement for writing assessment.
- The course provider makes the final admissions decision.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
Fees shown apply to new and continuing Home students from August 2026.
Tuition fees may increase in later years in line with government policy and inflation.
Funding your study
Eligible students may be able to apply for a UK Government Tuition Fee Loan to cover course fees.
A Maintenance Loan may also be available to help with living costs while studying. Eligibility depends on personal circumstances, the course and the provider.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Graduate with practical experience of opportunity recognition, venture planning, research and strategic decision-making. The course combines industry insight with real-world projects to build an entrepreneurial mindset that can be applied in established organisations or a new venture.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Venture creation and leadership
- Entrepreneur
- Startup founder
- Intrapreneur
- Small business owner
Business strategy and consultancy
- Business consultant
- Business strategy analyst
- Business systems specialist
Innovation and management
- Innovation manager
- Operations manager
- Change leadership specialist
Sales and global markets
- International sales representative
- Business development manager
- Supply chain specialist
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Who is this course designed for?
It is designed for students who want to develop business ideas, recognise opportunities and build the practical skills needed to launch a venture or contribute entrepreneurially inside an organisation.
Where is the course available?
The course is offered in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Specific campuses and class availability should be confirmed before applying.
Can the course fit around work or family commitments?
Classes may be available on weekdays and in the evenings, subject to availability. Ask an adviser to confirm the current timetable for your preferred location and intake.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment can include essays, reports, simulations, presentations, business plans, projects and group activities, alongside independent study and research.