Bachelor in Business Enterprise Innovation Foundation

Tuition fees are 23,200 GBP per year.

This foundation programme serves as a gateway to the triple-accredited Aston Business School, offering a structured pathway for students to cultivate the academic and professional competencies required for undergraduate success. By immersing yourself in a curriculum designed to mirror the rigour of full degree study, you will gain a comprehensive introduction to the multifaceted world of business while simultaneously developing the growth mindset necessary for higher education.

Aston Power Skills

The programme integrates the university's signature 'Power Skills' framework into your learning journey. This focus ensures that beyond theoretical knowledge, you gain practical proficiency in areas employers value most, specifically:

• AI & Digital: Mastering emerging technologies for ethical and professional use.
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: Developing an original, risk-taking mindset to challenge existing norms.
• Inclusive Leadership: Learning to facilitate shared visions and break down professional barriers.
• Environmental Sustainability: Shaping ethical, sustainable solutions for the future of global industry.

Delivered in the heart of Birmingham, this course provides a supportive environment where you will engage in group projects, refine your communication style, and benefit from peer-assisted learning schemes to build a lasting professional network before you even begin your degree.

Aston University in Birmingham is a career-focused public research university with a central campus and a long tradition of linking education to industry. Founded from technical roots in 1895, Aston combines academic study with practical experience and is known for strong employability outcomes. The urban campus places students close to business, cultural and transport hubs, and a multicultural student community contributes to a friendly, supportive atmosphere.

Aston emphasises applied learning, professional placements and partnerships with employers, so many programmes integrate a placement year or live industry projects. Facilities include modern lecture spaces, specialised labs and student services that support academic success and wellbeing. Small-group teaching and strong student support ensure international students have access to language help, academic workshops and career guidance tailored to the UK labour market.

Student life blends campus convenience with Birmingham’s vibrant cultural scene, offering clubs, societies and volunteer opportunities to build networks and practical skills. The university’s careers team helps with CVs, internships and graduate recruitment, while accommodation and welfare services ease the transition to study in the UK. Applicants should explore course accreditation, placement options and scholarship possibilities early, and connect with Aston’s international advisers to plan applications and arrival logistics.