Truro and Penwith College

FdA Business

UCAS course code N200
Institution code T85
Duration

2 years
Course type

Full-time
Study location Truro and Penwith College
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Our TEF Silver rated University Centre is key to the future of HE in Cornwall. With its continued sector-led course developments, Truro's South West Institute of Technology Valency building and the STEM & Health Skills Centre in Bodmin, our 19+ provision has moved forward into a new era. There are many reasons why students choose to study at the University Centre including its commitment to a high-quality career-focused course offer.
Cornwall is fast gaining recognition for its spirit of innovation, creativity and entrepreneurialism, and has a can-do, inclusive culture that attracts people of all ages, backgrounds and personalities. Studying at the University Centre Truro & Penwith with access and links to some of the region's most dynamic industries and organisations, puts students at the heart of this transformation.
For more information visit the Truro and Penwith College website.

Course details

  • Year 1

  • Core modules

    TRUR1147
    The Business Environment

    TRUR1148
    Human Resource Management

    TRUR1150
    Business Law

    TRUR1152
    Analysis, Research and Business Skills

    TRUR1265
    Economics and Business Decision Making

    This module provides an introduction to economics in a business context. It explores basic concepts and techniques involved in economic analysis at an introductory level, and considers the relevance of economics, and of the economic environment, to business decision-making.

    TRUR1266
    Statistics for Business

    This module combines the development of effective data analysis skills with those of effective data presentation. The module aims to provide students with the basic techniques needed in relation to data analysis and presentation within the business context.

  • Final year

  • Core modules

    TRUR2142
    Principles of Marketing

    TRUR2147
    Research Project

    TRUR2171
    Business Enterprise

    TRUR2263
    Operations Management

    This module will introduce students to the theory and practice of Operations Management within both product and service based organisations. It will consider operational techniques, controls and responses to a variety of issues, and how technology can improve productive efficiency whilst maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Focus will be given to quality management theory, practice and standards and their application to gain competitive advantage.

    TRUR2264
    Business Finance

    This module provides the foundation knowledge and underpinning skills relating to Financial accounts and accounting techniques used within the business environment.

    TRUR2265
    Leadership and Management in Business

    This module will enable students to develop their leadership and management skills through analysis, evaluation and application. It will allow the students to appraise the theories relating to leadership and management and apply those theories to varied business activities and situations.

The modules shown for this course are those currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new modules. Please note that programme structures and individual modules are subject to amendment from time to time as part of the University’s curriculum enrichment programme and in line with changes in the University’s policies and requirements.

Fees, costs and funding
As this course is delivered by one of our partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding.

*UK Government announcement on tuition fees

Following an announcement in November, the government has confirmed its intention to increase undergraduate tuition fees for the 2025/26 academic year.

Subject to final Parliamentary approval (expected in early March 2025), the tuition fee for UK students is increasing to a maximum of £9,535 from 1 August 2025. This change applies to current and new students at the University of Plymouth. The Student Loans Company (SLC) has confirmed loans for tuition fees will be increased accordingly.

How to apply
All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
UCAS will ask for the information contained in the box at the top of this course page including the UCAS course code and the institution code.
To apply for this course and for more information about submitting an application including application deadline dates, please visit the UCAS website.

Progression routes

Completing this course enables you to progress onto these related courses and programmes with the University of Plymouth at level 5 or level 6, as specifically defined by this programme’s progression agreement.

For further information, including the progression from foundation degree form, please visit https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/business-partners/partnerships/academic-partnerships/study-guide/progression-to-honours-degree

Our partnership with Truro and Penwith College
The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world with the sole purpose of making higher education more accessible to those people who need something just a little different.

Our Academic Partnerships enable students to enrol for a degree at a partnership institution closer to home, or engage in distance learning – even when they’re in the middle of the ocean. They are there for those people looking to return to education, or enhance their professional development. Full- or part-time; foundation degree to masters-level – we cater for a huge variety of needs and aspirations.

Many of our partners offer specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. And as a student of two institutions, you get the best of both worlds; a supportive learning environment as part of a close-knit community, and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth. You’ll enjoy not only the facilities and services your partnership institution provides, but also all of the additional support and resources you need from us, and you’ll automatically become a member of our Students’ Union, too.

We are continuing to grow the number of partner institutions and expand our academic community to new locations around the UK and overseas. Why not visit the Academic Partnerships page on our website for a full list of partners and for more details on studying with us?

One of our partners delivers this particular course – so please visit their website for full course details, entry requirements, tuition fees and information on what student life is like there. 

Open days

Partner college open days

This course is run at one of our partner colleges. Open days are held at the college and more details of these can be found on the college website. You'll find contact details below, on this page.

University of Plymouth open days

You are also very welcome to attend a University of Plymouth open day, to get a flavour of the courses you can progress to from a partner college. There will however be limited information on this specific course and college.

Studying with Truro and Penwith College

We’re one of the leading colleges in the country, delivering teaching and learning to the highest level. With three modern campuses at Truro, Penwith (at Penzance) and Tregye, we provide you with a unique university experience.
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