This programme is designed for adults, over 18-years-old who may be looking for a career change, or to upskill, but do not currently have the relevant A-Levels or Level 3 qualifications to access a university degree course.
The aim of the Foundation Pathways Programme is to provide you with skills and qualifications needed to apply to university, and then progress onto your chosen career path. The pathways available are:
Business Pathway – Studying Business, Psychology and Law. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BA Business Management (with pathways of Technology, Enterprise, Finance, Human Resource Management, Marketing and Supply Chain and Logistics)
- BA Marketing, BA Economics, BA Economics and Finance
- BA Hospitality Management, BA Events Management
- BA Tourism Management, BA International Business Management (with pathways of Economics, Finance, International Relations, Supply Chain and Logistics, and Business Technology)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Pathway – Studying Computing, Level 3 Maths and IT. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Computer Networks
- BSc Digital Forensics and Cyber Security
Criminology and Law Pathway – Studying Criminology, Law and Psychology. This has guaranteed progression to:
- LLB (Hons)
- BSc Criminology, LLB (Hons) with Criminology
- BA (Hons) Professional Policing
- BA (Hons) Professional Policing – Accelerated
- BA (Hons) Policing and Investigations
Engineering Pathway – Studying Physics, Level 3 Maths and IT. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering
- BSc Architectural and Technology Practice
- BA Interior Architecture
- BSc Construction Management
- BSc Civil Engineering
- BSc Quantity Surveying
Humanities and Social Science Pathway – Studying Level 3 English, History and Sociology. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BA English
- BA History
- BA Creative Writing and Publishing
- BA Sociology
- BA Global Affairs and Politics
Psychology Pathway – Studying Psychology, Sociology and Criminology. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BSc Psychology
- BSc Counselling and Psychotherapy Principles and Practices
- BSc Forensic and Criminal Psychology
Science Pathway – Studying Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BSc Biology
- BSc Forensic Science (with pathways)
- BSc Human Biology
- BSc Environmental Sustainability
- BSc Zoology
Sports Pathway – Studying Biology, Psychology and IT. This has guaranteed progression to:
- BSc Sport and Exercise Science
- BA Sport and Education
- BA Sports Coaching and Development
- BSc Strength, Conditioning and Rehabilitation
- BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science
- BSc Physical Activity, Nutrition and Health
In addition, if you do not already hold GCSE A-C (9-4), you will study Level 2 Functional Skills in English and/or maths.
This course will be delivered face-to-face on the Derby Campus where you will have access to the University of Derby’s library and on-site facilities for Further Education students. You will learn through a combination of theory-based lectures, group-work and independent research and investigation. In addition, BLC offers an enhanced student experience with visits from guest speakers who provide knowledge based on personal experience and offer invaluable advice on the industry.
We understand that coming back to college can be a daunting experience but we have a great team that can guide and support you through your studies. We make sure that our learning environment will give you the tools to be a success and help you secure that dream career that you aspire to. There is no barrier to learning here at BLC.