This course provides both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge demanded by employers across a range of business related disciplines. The objective of the course is to provide a broad understanding of business and the business environment, which will help students determine their area of interest before continuing on to university, or into the workplace.
This programme develops entrepreneurial, organisational and inter-personal skills including leadership, motivation and team working.
Subjects studied provide a global understanding of a range of business related topics. Successful completion of this qualification enables students to progress directly to the second or third year of related degree programmes using our articulation agreements with partner universities (see below).
Please note, year one is available at both Falkirk and Stirling campuses, however, year two is available at Falkirk campus only.
Year One:
Year Two:
This course prepares learners for a wide range of positions in a business environment such as:
On successful completion of this course students may progress onto a related degree programme.
Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year three of the following degree programmes:
Heriot-Watt University:
Glasgow Caledonian University:
Queen Margaret University:
University West of Scotland:
Abertay University:
Aberdeen University:
Napier University:
Robert Gordon University:
University of Stirling:
Open University:
Please note articulation links are subject to change and do not guarantee a place on any university course, minimum Graded Unit results may also be required. Students can still apply for entry to year one or two of many of these degree programmes and should check with individual universities for more detail. Each institution will have specific entry requirements.
One of the following in relevant subject areas (such as English, Business, Admin, Maths, Modern Studies etc):
Additional Requirements:
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
18 August 2025
Level 8
Stirling Campus
Full-Time
18 August 2025
Level 8