(l – r) Daniel Tasker, BNU Director of Student Services, Michael Harris-Hill, BNU Head of Academic Partnerships, Tony Sharma, BNU Chief Financial Officer, Professor Peter Childs, BNU Deputy Vice-Chancellor with Mohammed Zaidi, FSB CEO and Giedrius Zilionis, FSB’s Dean of Learning & Teaching. (Photo: FSB)

By Kunal Chan Mehta, FSB’s Public Relations Manager, Article Date: 02 March 2024

Fairfield School of Business (FSB) and Birmingham Newman University are delighted to announce a landmark partnership – based on a coalition of shared values – to offer degrees dedicated to community service, innovation, and educational excellence.

The degrees, delivered by FSB and accredited by Birmingham Newman University, commencing in September 2024, include:

Business Management BA (Hons) with Foundation Year – This programme helps students develop competencies and skills essential for a range of careers in the private, public, or third/voluntary sector.

Accounting and Finance (BSc Hons) with Foundation Year – By studying a university degree in Accounting and Finance, as opposed to other routes into the profession, students will be able to take advantage of the full higher education experience, developing a toolkit of vital transferable skills that can be applied to a wide range of careers.

Counselling, Mental Health and Wellbeing BA (Hons) with Foundation Year – This degree is designed to offer students the opportunity to learn about a wide range of theories within counselling, mental health and psychological wellbeing, whilst enhancing employability in the field of mental health and wellbeing.

Working With Children, Young People and Families BA (Hons) with Foundation Year – The course offers students the opportunity to develop a critical understanding of issues impacting on family and communities at a local and international level.

Criminology BA (Hons) with Foundation Year – This degree explores crime and the criminal justice system from a critical perspective and with a focus on social justice.

The degrees will be offered at: FSB Croydon (London) and FSB Leicester.

To apply visit: www.fsb.ac.uk/courses

Professor Peter Childs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Birmingham Newman University (l) shakes hands with Mr Mohammed Zaidi, FSB CEO (r). (Photo: FSB)

Mr Mohammed Zaidi, FSB’s CEO, said: ‘This milestone partnership heralds a new era of opportunity, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration and equipping students with the necessary tools to confront the modern challenges in higher education. It serves as a gateway to broader participation within our communities and campuses, amplifying inclusivity and diversity.’

Professor Peter Childs, Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Birmingham Newman University, expressing his delight with the partnership, added: ‘We are very pleased and proud to be in partnership with FSB and we are looking for a long and happy relationship for many years.’

FSB and Birmingham Newman University jointly commit to collaborating on enriching, enhancing and empowering students through joint training initiatives, pooling ideas and expertise to optimise outcomes for both institutions. Moreover, students and staff stand to gain from the promising cross-cultural connections that will flourish as this partnership evolves.

Mr Mohammed Zaidi, FSB CEO (l) speaking with Michael Harris-Hill, BNU Head of Academic Partnerships (r). (Photo: FSB)

The FSB and Birmingham Newman University partnership aims to shorten the skills gap, help widen participation and

ensure FSB’s students and graduates access employment opportunities to meet their career aspirations.

To learn more about our accredited courses from Birmingham Newman University please visit www.fsb.ac.uk/courses or email admissions@fairfield.ac. 

For any questions, feedback, or additional information, please contact the author, Kunal Chan Mehta via  kunal.mehta@fairfield.ac.