BA (Hons) Business Studies with Foundation Year
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- Level
- Course route
- Duration
- 4 years
- Tuition
- £9,250 / Year (UK/EU), £10,080/£11,580 / Year (International)
Overview
What this route covers
The BA (Hons) Business Studies with Foundation Year offers a structured path for students to build foundational business management skills, essential for contemporary business environments. The first year focuses on key principles, marketing, decision making, and organisational behaviour, while the second and third years expand on knowledge in human resources, accounting, digital business, and international business. In the final year, students develop strategic management skills, culminating in a dissertation or business project, tailored to career and professional development goals.
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Requirements, outcomes, and teaching
Entry Requirements
Standard Entry: 5 passes at GCSE or NARIC confirmed equivalent. Students whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate CEFR Level B2 proficiency.
Non-Standard Entry: Applicants with relevant work experience or other qualifications may also be considered. These applicants will be assessed via interview, supporting references, and a pre-qualifying test to assess English proficiency.
Course structure
Modules
- Business Communication20 credits
- Context of Business20 credits
- Introduction to Information Technology20 credits
- Integrated Professional Skills in the Digital Age20 credits
- Numeracy and Data Analysis20 credits
- Study Skills for Higher Education20 credits
Where it happens
Campus locations
London (Pocock House)
235 Southwark Bridge Road, London SE1 6NP
London (Chaucer House)
White Hart Yard, London SE1 1NX
Birmingham
McLaren Buildings, 17th Floor, Dale End, Birmingham B4 7LN
Manchester
City Tower, 6th Floor, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester M1 4BT
Funding note
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees: £9,250 per year for UK/EU students, £10,080/£11,580 per year for international students.
You can apply for financial support via gov.uk/student-finance. This could include a Tuition Fee Loan to cover the cost of your tuition fees, and/or a Maintenance Loan to support your living costs.