Business Studies with Foundation Year BSc

Overview

This extended four-year course allows students to study for a degree in one of the following areas: accounting and finance, banking and finance, business management with marketing, business management and the human resource, economics, international business, international business and finance, international business and marketing, management, and marketing.

Course Structure

The first year of the course is primarily taught by expert academics from the Lifelong Learning Centre, but may also involve modules delivered by Leeds University Business School, depending on the chosen pathway. The second year of the course involves modules delivered by both the Lifelong Learning Centre and Leeds University Business School.

Course Details and Modules

The Business Studies with Foundation Year is a full-time, four-year course that allows students to follow one of nine pathways to study towards a full honours degree from Leeds University Business School. The pathways are:

• Accounting and finance pathway leading to the award of BSc Accounting and Finance
• Banking and finance pathway - leading to the award of BSc Banking and Finance
• Business management with marketing pathway - leading to the award of BA Business Management with Marketing
• Economics pathway - leading to the award of BSc Economics
• Human Resource pathway leading to the award of BA Business Management and the Human Resource
• International business pathway - leading to the award of BSc International Business
• International business and finance pathway - leading to the award of BSc International Business and Finance
• International business and marketing pathway - leading to the award of BSc International Business and Marketing
• Management pathway leading to the award of BA Business Management
• Marketing pathway leading to the award of BSc Marketing

Year 1 Compulsory Modules

The compulsory modules for Year 1 are:

• Introduction to Marketing (20 credits)
• Introduction to the Organisational Environment (20 credits)
• Introduction to Innovation and Enterprise (20 credits)

Year 2 Modules

There are no compulsory modules in Year 2. Students will choose from a range of optional modules depending on their chosen pathway.

Learning and Teaching

Students will learn through a mix of face-to-face workshops, seminars, and lectures, complemented by tutor support, group work, and a range of digital resources.

Assessment

Assessment methods reflect those found later in the degree to ensure students are well-prepared for continuing study. Methods include essays, business reports, journals, real-life case studies, presentations, creative portfolios, and timed assessments.

Entry Requirements

• A-level: CCC excluding critical thinking and general studies
• GCSE: English and maths grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
• Additional entry criteria:
  • Permanent address in a neighbourhood with low progression to higher education
  • Attended a school that achieved less than the national average of five A*-C / 9-4 passes at GCSE
  • Grew up in public care

Alternative Qualifications

• Access to HE Diploma: 60 credits overall with 45 graded credits at Level 3, of which 45 must be at Merit or above
• BTEC: Merit, Merit, Merit in National Extended Diploma
• Cambridge Pre-U: P1, P2, P3
• International Baccalaureate: 24 overall (12 higher)
• Irish Leaving Certificate (higher Level): Please contact the Lifelong Learning Admissions Team
• Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers: Please contact the Lifelong Learning Admissions Team
• T-Levels: Considered on a case-by-case basis
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Please contact the Lifelong Learning Admissions Team

Fees

• UK: Ł5,760 for the foundation year
• Fees will increase in future years when progressing to the undergraduate degree

Additional Cost Information

There may be additional costs related to the course or programme of study, or related to being a student at the University of Leeds.

Applying

Apply to this course through UCAS. The institution code for the University of Leeds is L23.

Admissions Process

The admissions team considers a wide variety of factors, including actual performance to date and predicted results for qualifications currently being studied, contextual information, and the personal statement.

Career Opportunities

On successful completion of the foundation element, students could progress onto a degree in accounting and finance, banking and finance, business management with marketing, human resource management, economics, international business, or management taught by Leeds University Business School.

Careers Support

The Lifelong Learning Centre has a strong commitment to enhancing opportunity with its own dedicated expert guidance team.

Study Abroad and Work Placements

Study abroad opportunities and work placements are part of the progression degree after the foundation year. All opportunities available within the specific progression degree are available to foundation year students.

Related Courses

• Arts and Humanities with Foundation Year BA
• Bachelor Degree with Integrated International Foundation Year (Business) BA
• Professional Studies BA
• Business Management and Leadership BSc (Part-time)
• Chartered Manager (Degree) Apprenticeship BSc (Part-time)

University of Leeds

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Overview:

The University of Leeds is a public research university located in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. It is a large and prestigious institution with a strong reputation for academic excellence and a vibrant campus life.

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Academic Programs:

The University of Leeds offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various faculties, including:

• Arts, Humanities and Cultures
• Biological Sciences
• Business School
• Engineering and Physical Sciences
• Environment
• Medicine and Health
• Social Sciences