Foundation Degree Business and Innovation (FdA) at Arden University

Programme overview

Arden University’s FdA Business and Innovation foundation degree equips you with the core knowledge and real-world skills needed to thrive in today’s fast-moving business world. This two-year Level 5 qualification builds a strong base in areas like finance, digital marketing, innovation, and people management—giving you the tools to make a real impact from day one. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham.

Duration: Full-time: 2 years (Blended) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation, Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business), Principles of Business, Sustainable Business Practice. Level 5: Digital Marketing, Managing People and Organisations, Project and Supply Chain Management, Workplace Impact Project - Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

Career pathways

The FdA Business and Innovation is more than just a stepping stone—it’s a launchpad for a wide range of business and management careers.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Standard entry: Minimum 60 credits from Level 2/3 qualification (e.g., GCSE, A-Levels, BTECs, Access to HE, or equivalent) with a minimum of 15 credits at level 3) Current professional C.V. Non-standard entry: 2 years’ work experience in a relevant role (industry specific work experience or professional certificates) of which some must have been completed in the last 12 months. English proficiency - IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent) English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any component) or equivalent Previous study in English may also be accepted

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5 each charged at this amount), UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 2 years (Blended)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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