Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business Management (Foundation Year)

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Foundation Year) is designed to provide a supportive and guided introduction to university life, helping students build business knowledge, academic skills, and a clear sense of direction.

Overview

This foundation year offers a nurturing environment for students to adjust to university-level learning, with a focus on academic and personal growth. The program is designed to prepare students for the full BA (Hons) Business Management degree course, which is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Course Information

The foundation year consists of eight 15-credit units, including:

• Business Intelligence
• Study Skills
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Finance for Business
• Business Economics
• Introduction to Management
• Understanding and Managing People
• Customer Service Management

These units provide a comprehensive introduction to business topics, as well as essential academic and professional skills.

Features and Benefits

The foundation year offers several benefits, including:

• Supportive launch into university life
• Academic and personal growth combined
• Real-world thinking from day one
• A clear path to business success

Accreditations, Awards, and Endorsements

The business school is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business and has received an overall gold status in the Teaching Excellence Framework.

Entry Requirements

The typical offer for this course is 80 UCAS tariff points, with a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 overall. UK students must have Level 3 qualifications, such as GCE A levels or a Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma, while international students must meet the equivalent requirements.

Fees and Funding

Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are still being finalized. However, information on 2025/26 standard undergraduate fees for UK/Channel Islands and EU/Non-EU international students is available.

Careers Support and Prospects

The university offers a range of careers support and prospects, including:

• Employed or in further study: 88.7% of UK-domiciled, full-time, first-degree graduates
• Explore your options and build sought-after skills through the Careers Service
• Earn while you learn through campus work opportunities
• Find your perfect placement through the university's placement options
• Build skills for your future through new experiences and discoveries

Related Courses

The BA (Hons) Business Management degree is a related course that builds on the foundation year, providing a comprehensive education in business management.

Disclaimers

The university's programs undergo annual and major reviews to ensure an up-to-date curriculum. The student protection plan sets out what students can expect to happen should a course, campus, or institution close. The university is regulated by the Office for Students.