This foundation course will enable you to build a solid foundation in business management which can then be applied to the creative industries.
You will explore the principles of business enterprise and develop an understanding of how organisations evolve for future sustainable growth, and how you can be a part of that.
While the course is rooted in theory, it will incorporate creative thinking and will develop your verbal and presentation skills, too.
FSB offers an innovative foundation year to complement the Undergraduate Degrees. Our Foundation Year* is the first year of a four-year degree. Completion of the foundation year leads to the first year of the 3-year degree in Business Management.
The foundation year provides those unable to access the traditional UCAS tariff requirements for a three-year degree with an alternative route to gain an honours degree.
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The programme uses a wide range of assessment methods. Formative assessments will be used to monitor your progress on the course and enable your tutors to identify any support needs you may have prior to undertaking your summative assessments.
The assessment portfolio includes case study analysis, formal examinations, individual and group business reports, oral and poster presentations, multiple choice questions, individual research projects and so on. Clear assessment criteria enable you to evaluate your progress and identify areas for further improvement and development.
Ravensbourne is synonymous with cutting-edge technology, design, and media. Their forward-thinking approach ensures that students are at the forefront of digital innovation.
Through our partnership, FSB students are not just educated; they are positioned at the intersection of creativity and technology, equipped to lead in industries where digital skills are paramount.
At FSB we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. If you have recently been in education or are returning after a long time, we would be more than happy to consider your application on an individual basis.
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For this course, we would usually require a GCSE Grade 4 or above in English in addition to any of the below:
• Two A Levels at grade CC or above
• BTEC Extended Diploma at grade MPP
• UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma
• T Level (pass or above)
• Access to Higher Education Diploma
• International Baccalaureate at grade 24 or above
• Other/Mixed qualifications equivalent to 48 UCAS Tariff points
If you are applying as a mature learner (aged 21+) and do not have the above qualifications, you can apply via our assessment based entry and we will consider your prior experiences (work, voluntary, life, and other experiences) that are relevant to the course.
You will be required to complete the following:
1. Provide supporting documents – Valid ID, Personal Statement and proof of address dated within the last three months.
2. For applicants from non-majority English speaking countries, an overall IELTS score of 5.5 is expected, with no less than 5.5 for all the individual elements.
3. Complete a SAPE Assessment (Screening for Accreditation of Prior Experience)
4. Applicants will also be invited to attend an Interview
5. Additional documents may be requested depending on the nature of your application.
Please contact our Admissions Team for more information
Fees applicable from August 2025
Level 3 (Foundation year) : £5,760
Level 4-5-6 (per year) : £9,535
FSB’s programmes are delivered under franchise agreements with partner universities who are registered Approved Providers with the OfS.
Therefore our students are eligible to apply for student finance from the Student Loans Company to cover the cost of their tuition fees, as well as maintenance grants to help with the cost of living.
If you require more information please refer to our guidance on course fees and funding .
Or get in touch with our Admissions Team for more information.
