About this course
Aston University, Birmingham offers Foundation Programme in Business and Social Science as a 5-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in Studies in Human Society. Based in Birmingham, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
The next intake is Term 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Some progression courses require 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above including English and Maths.
GCSE English Language or English Literature – grade C/4
GCSE Maths – grade C/4 (some progression courses require a B/5 in GCSE Maths)
All courses require a minimum of:
GCSE requirements vary depending on the course you would like to progress to. Please see the progression course page for full details of GCSE requirements.
Science - grade M
Healthcare Science - grade M
Health - grade M
Digital Support Services - grade M
Digital Business Services - grade M
Building Services Engineering for Construction - grade M
Onsite Construction - grade M
Education and Childcare - grade M
Digital Production, Design and Production - grade M
Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction - grade M
The following T Levels are accepted qualifications for this course:
You must also have Standard Level grade 4 in Mathematics and grade 5 in English Language.
27 points overall in the IB diploma with grades 4,4,4 in 3 higher level subjects.
The University also accepts the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate/BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma and BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/BTEC Level 3 Diploma for entry onto degree programmes, provided that they are studied in combination with other qualifications that are equivalent to three full A2 Levels.
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard offer)
CCC (standard offer)
A Levels
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Term 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
