Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Business Economics with integrated Foundation (3-year degree)

Course Overview

The BSc Business Economics (with integrated foundation) is designed for students who need additional preparation prior to undergraduate level study. The first year of the programme is intended to provide a foundation in both knowledge and academic skills for the more specialist subjects in years two and three.

Entry Requirements

• Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents.
• In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents:
  • A Levels with minimum grades of DD
  • BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP
  • Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points

International Applicants

• We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.
• However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.

UCAS Applications

• You may apply either through the national UCAS university admissions system or at any time directly to the University using our own online application form.
• Our UCAS code is B90.

Mature Students

• The age range of our student body varies from those who have recently completed A-levels (or equivalent) to more mature students.
• Age is no barrier to learning and we welcome all applications from suitably qualified students.

International Students

• We are happy to consider all international applications and if you are an international student, you may find it useful to visit our international pages for details of entry requirements from your home country.
• The University is a UKVI Student Sponsor.

Selection Process

• Wherever possible, you will be invited to the University to meet the Admissions Tutor for an informal interview and to have a tour of our campus.
• If you are an international applicant, it may not be possible for you to visit in person, so if the Admissions Tutor has any queries about your application you may be contacted by Microsoft Teams, email or phone.

Teaching & Assessment

Quality Teaching

• We offer high quality, traditional Oxbridge-style teaching, which leads to our degrees being recognised around the world.
• The standards of degrees and awards are safeguarded by distinguished external examiners – senior academic staff from other universities in the UK – who approve and moderate assessed work.

Teaching Methods

• Teaching is carried out through a combination of lectures supported by seminars and tutorials.
• A key feature of the Buckingham teaching method is the use of small tutorial groups which provide the most effective means of ensuring that the students benefit from the academic expertise at their disposal.
• It is also the philosophy of Buckingham’s faculty to be available to students outside the scheduled tutorial times and to encourage good working relationships between staff and students.

Assessment Methods

• The assessment of individual modules within each course varies according to the subject.
• Assessment is usually by examination, assessed coursework, or a combination of the two.

Course Fees

• The fees for this course are:
  • Sep 2025 Full-time (3 Years)
    • UK: £9,250 | Total cost: £37,000
    • INT: £14,800 | Total cost: £59,200
  • Jan 2026 Full-time (3 Years)
    • UK: £9,250 | Total cost: £37,000
    • INT: £14,800 | Total cost: £59,200

Scholarships and Bursaries

• We have bursaries and scholarships available for both home and international students at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and these are awarded based on location, merit or financial need.

Accommodation

• We guarantee on-campus accommodation to all new students for their first four terms of study, as long as it is booked and paid for in good time, so you’re assured of a safe and secure home from home when you arrive at the University.
• Most new students choose this option.

How to Apply

• We welcome applications in two different ways – directly via our online application form or through UCAS.
• Apply online via our course pages or through UCAS using our code B90.