Industry-linked learning — including masterclasses, work experience and guest talks — sits at the centre of the FdA in Business Management. Full-time weekday and weekend delivery options are listed in London for a Foundation Degree (Level 5) rather than a full bachelor’s yet. Leadership and management skills development for school leavers and mature learners is the practical framing. Later top-up to a bachelor’s may be possible depending on grades and places; AF Education does not promise progression. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England. Weekday and weekend London options give Foundation Degree applicants more than one timetable shape around work.
Key facts
- Award / level
- FdA
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday and Weekend
- Location
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- the Birmingham campus
- the Leicester campus
- the Canary Wharf campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- February 2027
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Newcastle Group
- Partner pathway
- PEN
Who this course is for
This suits school leavers and mature learners who want a Foundation Degree with practical, workplace-linked study in this subject.
Entry routes for mature students
Foundation Degree entry typically needs a UK Level 3 qualification (with credit requirements as stated ), or an assessed experience route. AF Education confirms what applies to you before you apply.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Weekday and weekend study is listed at London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. A Foundation Degree can support care-sector roles and, where grades and places allow, later top-up to a full bachelor’s.
Course overview from Newcastle Group
About FdA in Business Management
The FdA in Business Management with Newcastle Group (Newcastle College) is a full-time foundation degree for UK students seeking a Level 5 business award with weekday and weekend delivery options. The course emphasises industry-linked learning — including masterclasses, work experience, and guest talks with — alongside leadership, management, retail, finance, marketing, law, and project-management themes.
Campus notes reference weekend class availability in London, Birmingham, and Leicester, which can suit applicants who need Saturday or weekend contact rather than a purely weekday pattern. That flexibility may appeal to career changers already in work, mature learners balancing study with employment, and applicants who want a foundation degree rather than an immediate full bachelor's commitment.
We keep claims careful: named industry partners and guest-talk opportunities depend on availability and are not guaranteed placements.
For UK home students considering funded HE, AF Education can help you compare this FdA with CertHE and bachelor's business options, discuss Student Finance England eligibility where it may apply, and clarify which campus and timetable fit your situation before you apply. Compare related courses carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.
FdA in Business Management is available at Birmingham, Leicester, London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for FdA in Business Management
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Birmingham
Apsley House 35 Waterloo Street Birmingham B2 5TJ
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Leicester
Bankfield, 132 New Walk, Leicester, LE1 7JA
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Canary Wharf
Exchange Tower Harbour, Exchange Square, 9th and 10th Floor, London, E14 9GE
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Campus locations on the map
Entry Requirements for Newcastle Group
1. Standard Route (Qualification-Based Entry) Applicants must meet one of the following requirements: UK Qualifications ✅ UK Level 3 qualification with a minimum of 120 credits OR ✅ UK Level 3 qualification…
See the full entry, English language and interview requirements for Newcastle Group →
How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Is this a full bachelor’s degree?
No. An FdA is a Foundation Degree. Later top-up to a bachelor’s may be possible depending on grades and places.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Weekday and Weekend (Full time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?
No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.
Register your interest
Register your interest in under 2 minutes. 100% free — we never charge you anything. A dedicated advisor will contact you to check eligibility and guide you through enrolment for FdA in Business Management.
Related courses
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CertHE in Business
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BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)
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BSc Economics with Foundation Year
University of Bradford International College
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