Foundation Courses
We offer foundation courses in a number of areas providing a comprehensive entry-level introduction to your chosen subject. Most foundation courses take one year of full-time study, while some can be studied part-time as well.
Foundation courses are a useful option for students who don’t have the qualifications to take up a place on a degree course, or can offer a route back into education. Successful completion of a foundation course may enable you to continue onto a related degree course.
- Acting
- Foundation - Foundation
- This intensive full-time course in Acting will give you a broad foundation in performance techniques and methods, and will be invaluable to anyone wanting to go to Drama School or take up a place on...
- British Horological Institute (BHI)
- Foundation - BHI Certificates
- This course covers every aspect of horology, both watch and clock work. You'll study horological theory, technical drawing and practical skills, with an emphasis on achieving professional standards....
- Engineering
- Foundation - Foundation
- This course is the common year zero of the following four-year courses:
BEng (Hons) Automotive Engineering
BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering
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- English for Academic Purposes
- Foundation - Foundation
- The Foundation Certificate in English for Academic Purposes (FCEAP) is a university preparation course for international students whose first language is not English.
It aims to develop English...
- BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
- Foundation
- The Foundation Diploma at Bournville is recognised as being one of the best courses of its kind in the country. We aim to give you the required qualification for the progression to Art and Design...
- Gemmological Association Diamond Diploma
- Foundation - Diamond Diploma
- If you are suitably qualified, this course aims to enable you to pursue your abilities to a higher level, specifically focusing on the scientific study of diamonds, their many forms and simulants....
- Gemmological Association Diploma
- Foundation - Diploma
- Gemmology is the study and identification of gemstones and gemmological materials, whether natural, synthetic or artificial. This two-year course follows the syllabus of the Gemmological Association...
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- Radio Production
- Foundation - Foundation
- The Foundation Degree in radio has been developed in association with the Birmingham School of Media, Skillset and partner organisations from amongst the UK’s leading radio broadcasters.
As...