Build applied business knowledge through enterprise, sustainability, people and digital marketing. Connect classroom learning with a workplace impact project.
Stratford, London Holborn, Ealing London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, LeedsOn CampusNext intake: November 2026
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For learners seeking an applied foundation degree with workplace learning; this is distinct from a full honours degree.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Entrepreneurship and Business InnovationLevel 4
Learning for Life: Skills for Study and Work (Business)Level 4
Principles of BusinessLevel 4
Sustainable Business PracticeLevel 4
Digital MarketingLevel 5
Managing People and OrganisationsLevel 5
Project and Supply Chain ManagementLevel 5
Workplace Impact Project - Applied Work-Based Learning for Innovation and ImpactLevel 5
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Pitch a business idea for a specific problem and assess customers, revenue, costs and viability assumptions.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
EnterpriseBusiness innovationWork-based learning
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
Management consultant
Experience required
Improve organisations through evidence, strategy and operational change.
Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£53,295
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Investigate business needs and recommend improvements to systems and processes.
Starting out
£23,000
UK median (2025)
£53,295
Experienced
£55,000
How to read the median
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Build commercial relationships and identify opportunities for growth.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£80,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Deliver projects by coordinating scope, people, budgets and risks.
Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Support recruitment, employee relations and people policies.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Plan campaigns and communicate products and services to customers.
Starting out
£23,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant work experience; some employers require further study or a full degree. This qualification alone does not establish graduate-scheme eligibility.
Lead sales teams and manage commercial targets and accounts.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Coordinate the flow of goods from suppliers to customers.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Maintain financial records, budgets and payment processes.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£38,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Select suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Retail managers look after stores, motivate staff to achieve sales targets, organise promotional events and monitor industry trends.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. A progression role: relevant sector experience and evidence of delivery or leadership are normally needed.
Organises office systems, resources and administrative teams.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant operational experience and evidence of responsibility for teams, budgets or projects before applying.
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop relevant operational or project experience, then progress into management; specialist sector knowledge may be needed.
Organise customer support teams and improve service quality.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant operational, budget and people-management experience; entry is often through a trainee or supporting role.
Match candidates with employers and manage recruitment relationships.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Identify learning needs and design and evaluate staff training.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Analyse datasets and communicate findings for evidence-based decisions.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop and demonstrate the role’s specialist programming, statistical or technical skills; additional training may be needed beyond this course.
Manage communication and relationships with media and audiences.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant placement, portfolio or work experience and meet the employer’s selection requirements.
Support boards, corporate governance and statutory reporting.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£95,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Develop company-law and governance practice and meet role-specific qualifications; chartered status requires the relevant professional pathway and experience.
Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner
Related career
Develop responsible business practices and sustainability initiatives.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: This Level 5 award supports progression; graduate-entry posts may require a full degree/top-up. Build relevant experience and demonstrate the skills required by the employer.
Stratford, London Holborn, Ealing London, Manchester, Birmingham, Nottingham, Newcastle, Leeds · On Campus · November 2026
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,525 each year
Awarding university
Arden University
Historical information (not the current offer)
£9275 each year
Entry requirements and routes
Level 3 with 60 credits or 2 years professional relevant work experience must have been completed in last 6 - 12 months
English language
Duolingo: 105, If not born british and from the country where English is not the first language. For example Ghana Nigeria, Carrebean Islands those are exempted from English test. Thoe who GCSE English (Grade 4 and Above) and Functional Skills Level 2 English, they are also exempted.
Interview or assessment
30 minutes online video call interview on Microsoft Teams. Please Inform the learners that the admission team will help to prepare them for the interview (Common for All Courses)
Classes and attendance
Weekday Daytime Class Time: Morning 9 AM to 5:30 PM
Available Evening + Weekend: Friday evening and saturday daytime classes
Available Class timings 5:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Status: Open for Nov 2026
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Funding and support
FUNDING AVAILABLE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS
Student Finance England
Tuition fees:Available subject to eligibility
Maintenance:Available subject to eligibility
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check.Official source
Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
Arden offers academic-skills and English-language support, success coaches, careers guidance, wellbeing and disability services, and individually assessed adjustments. Financial guidance and eligible-student hardship support are available; funding is not automatic.
Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.
