Foundation Programmes

A foundation year is more than just a stepping stone. It is your opportunity to build a strong academic base, discover your strengths and prepare for future success. Listed below are five reasons why enrolling in a degree with a foundation year can set you on the right path: 

1. Smooth transition into university life: A foundation year will help you adjust to university-level expectations, academic writing styles and independent learning. It will make the transition into undergraduate study a lot smoother and less overwhelming. 
2. Build essential skills for success: During your foundation year, you will develop key skills such as critical thinking, research techniques and communication, which that will help you beyond the university years. 
3. Explore your chosen field with confidence: At GBS, foundation year programmes will introduce you to subject-specific knowledge at an early stage. This will allow you to master the basics and feel more confident and prepared when starting your full undergraduate degree. 
4. Flexible study options for real lives: At GBS, we offer foundation degrees with flexible study options. You can choose from weekday, weekend and evening classes, which allow you to balance your studies with work, family or personal commitments. 
5. Strengthen your academic and career ambitions: Completing a foundation year can also help you clarify your long-term goals and find motivation to pursue your dreams. After graduation, you can explore exciting career opportunities. 

At GBS, our foundation year courses are designed to support a wide range of academic and career ambitions. Whether you are passionate about business, health and social care, technology or construction, our programmes will help you build the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in your chosen field. At GBS, we offer the following foundation year courses: 

• Business and finance: The four-year degree, including a foundation year, will help you gain a stronger understanding of global business, enterprise and leadership. 
• Construction management: During your foundation year, apart from university-level academic skills, you will also develop essential industry knowledge and project management skills to prepare you for a dynamic career in construction. 
• Health and social care: The foundation year will help you build your understanding of healthcare systems and practices while developing leadership and management skills to pursue an impactful career in this consumer-facing sector. 
• Digital technologies: During the foundation year, you will learn the basics of digital innovation, IT systems and emerging technologies before moving on to advanced knowledge in the coming three years to thrive in the evolving digital economy. 
• Psychology: During your foundation year, you will gain the academic skills needed for university study while beginning to explore the fundamentals of psychology and counselling. You will also develop communication, research and self-reflection skills to prepare you for advanced study and a meaningful career in mental health, wellbeing and support services. 
• Project management: The bachelor's degree with a foundation year will introduce you to the principles of planning, organisation and leadership, giving you the academic and professional skills you need to succeed in project management studies. 

GBS's Enterprise Hub is designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit at every stage, including the foundation year. As part of our community, you will have access to professional advice and opportunities where you will learn how to pitch ideas to potential investors and secure funding for your venture. The hub offers an inspiring space to turn your early business ideas into reality and develop practical skills for future ventures. At GBS, ambition is nurtured from day one, empowering you to take bold steps toward a future as an innovator and leader.