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Business & Enterprise (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship)

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Business

Course Overview

This programme enables employees to undertake a Level 5 Foundation Degree in Business and Enterprise validated by Ulster University whilst remaining in employment. The programme is delivered part time, day release 1 day each week over 2.5 years. This innovative course developed based on industry needs, will give you the opportunity to develop business and enterprise knowledge and skills and also employment experience. A key feature of this course is the work based learning which provides the opportunity to work in a company on a ‘live’ project. Knowledge and skills will be gained through activities and application to ‘real world’ business issues and opportunities. Practical aspects of people management, marketing, on-line business and finance will feature strongly in related modules.
  • Start Date
    15 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    2.5 Years
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
    Fees
  • Course: Ulster University Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship Business & Enterprise
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 15/09/2025
    Fees:
    Part time per annum fee to be confirmed

You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road
Awarding Body
Ulster University logo

Course Modules

  • Academic and Career Enhancement Skills
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Introduction to Financial Accounting
  • Foundations of Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to work-Based Learning
  • Principles of Economics
  • Principles of Management
  • Professional Skills
  • Accounts and Ethics for Business Managers
  • Work-Based Learning in Practice
  • Marketing Management
  • High Performance Work Enterprises
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

64 UCAS Tariff points (2 A levels)+ GCSE Maths Grade C or equivalent (e.g. Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy) AND GCSE English Grade C or equivalent (e.g. Essential Skills Level 2 Communication). Access - 50% (which includes Level 2 in Communications & Mathematics). Prior Learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria, contact admission for additional information admissions@nwrc.ac.uk

ROI Requirements

64 UCAS Tariff points + OLC (Grade O4 or above) in English and Maths; Access - 50% (which includes Level 2 in Communications & Mathematics). Prior Learning may provide an entry route for applicants who do not meet any of the above criteria, contact admission for additional information admissions@nwrc.ac.uk

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

You will need to be in employment or about to take up employment in a company relevant to your chosen profession. You can be an existing employee upskilling and moving to a new job role or a newly recruited employee taking up a permanent contract of employment.

What's Next?

Further Study

If pathways to HLA level 6 - 7 studies exist then participants may wish to consider continuing their progression as a Higher Level Apprentice. Learners graduate on the successful completion of the Foundation Degree and graduates have the opportunity to progress directly to the final year of the Hons Business Degree at Ulster University, particularly Magee Campus, subject to meeting UU criteria and the completion of a summer bridging modules.

Career Prospects

This course provides a pathway to a career in accountancy.

Enquiry

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    NWRC provides a great stepping-stone between school and University. My course has helped me decide which field of science I want to work in. I plan to study Psychology at University.
    Hannah Kearney (Medical Science)
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    The College gave me so many amazing opportunities, such as competing at the 'Worldskills' Finals in Russia!
    Declan Porter
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