University Foundation Course

Modules

The following modules detail the preparatory elements (the first year) of your overall programme of study. For details on modules at degree level please look at the individual course entries of your chosen progression route.

• Academic communication skills
  This module prepares you in academic writing in a range of disciplines, speaking, oral presentations & referencing skills.
• Quantitative methods
  This module develops your skills in quantitative literacy required for university courses.
• Business skills using business information systems
  This module develops students' information literacy and IT skills which are required for any degree course. Packages covered are for example Microsoft Office, Outlook, Powerpoint, Word and Excel.

• Introduction to business studies
  This module covers types of business organisation, strategic planning, business models and foundations of economic theory.
• Business, politics and society
  This module places business into a social context focusing on issues such as sustainability, employability, the labour market and globalisation.
• Introduction to European society and thought
  This module focuses on the area and institutions of Europe as well European identity, culture, philosophy and history within a global perspective.

Modules are all assessed by coursework only except for introduction to business studies.