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Business and Innovation

FdA

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London
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day, Evening, Evening + Weekend
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • Pixel Advert Ltd, 3 Westfield Avenue, London, E20 1HZ
London
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day, Evening
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • London School of Business & Finance, Buchanan House, 24-30 Holborn, London
London
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • Santon House, 53 - 55 Uxbridge Road, London, W5 5SA
Birmingham
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day, Evening
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • 39 Summer Row, Birmingham, West Midlands, B3 1JJ
Manchester
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day, Evening
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • 2 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3HF
Leeds
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day, Evening
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • 7 Park Square East, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 2LW
Notthingham
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • The Waterfront, Castle Wharf, Canal Street, Nottingham
Newcastle Upon Tyne
  • Blended
  • Intake period:
    February, May, September, November
  • Attendance:
    Day
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
    2 years
  • Tuition fee: £
    9.535
    /year

Year 1

  • Entrepreneurship and Business Innovation
  • Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)
  • Principles of Business
  • Sustainable Business Practice

 

Year 2

  • Digital Marketing
  • Managing People and Organisations
  • Project and Supply Chain Management
  • Workplace Impact Project – Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and Impact

✅ Minimum Age: 18 years old

 

✅ English Proficiency and Admission Process

If English is not your first language, you must complete an English language test that assesses speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. We also accept a range of other English language qualifications.

Applicants will also need to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team.

 

✅ Academic Qualifications:

Applicants must provide proof of their highest academic qualification, which can include:

  • Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A Levels, Level 3 NVQ, diplomas, certificates, or Access to Higher Education Diploma)
  • International Baccalaureate
  • High School Level Qualifications
  • Level 2 Qualifications or equivalent (e.g., GCSEs, Level 2 NVQ, diplomas, certificates)
  • The Spark, Draymans Way, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, NE4 5DE
  • Intake period:
  • Attendance:
  • Program type:
    Full time
  • Duration:
  • Tuition fee: £
    /year

Course overview

The FdA Business and Innovation is designed to give you practical skills and knowledge essential to do well in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Throughout the course, you will explore key concepts such as entrepreneurship, innovation management, marketing and organisational behaviour, gaining insight into how new ideas are developed and brought onto the market.

This program places strong emphasis on real-world application, encouraging you to develop problem-solving skills and an entrepreneurial mindset. You will learn to comprehensively evaluate business opportunities critically and understand the various challenges involved in driving change within organisations.
With a combination of theoretical study and hands-on projects, the course is well-suited to those aiming for roles in start-ups, SMEs, or larger enterprises, where innovation and adaptability are prized. Whether you are looking to launch your own business or contribute to innovative projects within existing organisations or companies, this foundation degree provides a robust stepping stone for work or future studies.

Why study this course?

  • Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
  • 85% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
  • 93% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
  • 80% work or doing further study 15 months after the course.

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Assessments

Assessment is practical and industry-focused, encouraging students to apply business theory in innovative and real-world contexts.
  • Business plans and innovation proposals
  • Market analysis and feasibility studies
  • Pitch presentations and product development tasks
  • Case studies and problem-solving exercises
  • Reflective journals and personal development portfolios
  • Group projects and collaborative challenges

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £9.535

  • Financed by Student Finance England

The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.

If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.

  • Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
  • Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
  • Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
  • Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
  • Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
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Study & Career progression

Graduates of the HND or FdA in Business and Innovation are equipped with entrepreneurial and strategic thinking skills that are highly sought after across industries. The qualification provides a direct route into the workforce or further academic study.

Possible career paths include:

 

  • Business Development Executive
  • Innovation Officer
  • Marketing or Sales Assistant
  • Start-up Founder / Entrepreneur
  • Operations Coordinator
  • Product or Project Assistant

 

Graduates can also progress to a top-up degree (e.g. BA (Hons) Business Management or Enterprise & Innovation) to complete a full Bachelor’s qualification and unlock more advanced career opportunities.

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