Engineering and Physical Sciences Foundation Programme: Business and Supply Chain Management
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
Course summary
Overview
In our Business and Supply Chain Management foundation programme, you will be equipped with the essential groundwork for your future undergraduate studies, offering a clear path towards BSc Business and Supply Chain Management.
On this programme you will learn, collaborate, and flourish through project-based learning with students in other digital subject areas. This approach of learning mimics the real-life working world, where your career will be enriched by working alongside people with different skill sets, viewpoints, and approaches.
Assessment
The assessment methods will reflect the most effective and relevant way to review your performance for each module, including a range of authentic assessment methods, such as presentations, coursework, quizzes, and some exams. We make sure to coordinate deadlines to ensure you have a manageable workload.
Key course benefits
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Aston University was awarded gold, the highest rating for teaching excellence framework (TEF 2023)
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Aston Students Union was rated 8th in the UK (What Uni, 2022)
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Our dedicated academics ensure smooth transitions for students of all backgrounds
If the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N1JF
- Institution code:
- A80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
See why these ratings were awarded
What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- N1JF
- Institution code:
- A80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCD - DDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 9 credits M: 21 credits P: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Contextual admissions
Aston Ready is our contextual offer scheme that could reduce your undergraduate offer by one or two grades. Assessed at the point of application, there are no additional forms to fill in. Details of eligibility criteria can be found on our website.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,535 (subject to the passing of legislation implementing the Government’s policy to increase the maximum tuition fee from £9,250, payable by Home Undergraduate students on full-time courses). The fee for the placement year is £1,250.
The duration of your programme is set out above and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms_and_Conditions_of_Enrolment_2025-6.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities.
Our foundation year programmes are not available to international students, to ensure compliance with immigration law and UKVI rules around the delivery of programmes.