International Business Management with Placement and Foundation Year

The Foundation in Business and Law offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, law, and finance. Designed as a supportive entry point into higher education, the course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional management pathways, while building the confidence to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree. Through practice-led teaching, you'll gain hands-on experience that bridges theory with real-world application. Industry connections and guest speakers enrich the learning journey, ensuring you are exposed to current trends, challenges, and opportunities in the business and legal sectors. This practical approach helps you develop both academic ability and workplace readiness. A key strength of the programme is its focus on transferable skills. From critical thinking and problem-solving to communication and teamwork, you are equipped with competencies that are highly valued across industries. By embedding these skills early, the course empowers you to approach your future studies and careers with assurance and adaptability. The foundation year also provides a supportive environment for personal growth. With tailored guidance and mentoring, you'll build resilience and self-belief, gaining the confidence to take the next step in your academic journey. Whether progressing into business management, law, finance, or related professional fields, graduates of this foundation year are well-prepared to thrive. Who this course is for Solent’s Business and Law Foundation Year is ideal for ambitious learners who want to build a strong academic and practical base before progressing to a degree. This course is perfect if you're eager to understand how modern commerce and legal frameworks shape today’s organisations. You’ll develop strong academic and organisational skills and prepare yourself for a successful career in a range of business industries – studying a curriculum that is not just about theory but also real-world application.

48 UCAS tariff points fromA minimum of two completed Alevels a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalentWe will consider mature students who havent recently undertaken a formalised course of study at Alevel or equivalent but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience indicating their ability to complete the course successfullyIELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual componentTOEFL IBT minimum - 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component