Business with Entrepreneurship [with Foundation year] BSc (Hons)

Work with designers and manufacturers, develop new products and road-test your prototypes, and learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur.<br/><br/><br/>- Equip yourself with practical tools to develop, test, and realise entrepreneurial ideas.<br/><br/><br/>- Embrace experimentation, accept failure, and cultivate resilience through a blend of theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience.<br/><br/><br/>- Take advantage of opportunities for real-world experience, including industry placements.<br/><br/><br/>- Build valuable connections for future career prospects though regular interactions with local employers and professionals.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop innovative ideas with prototype creation and testing.<br/><br/><br/>You’re resilient and not afraid to make mistakes. You also know that as an entrepreneur, it’s important to experiment, accept failure and learn to try again.<br/><br/>Our BSc (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship degree will equip you with tools that can help you develop, test and realise your ideas. You’ll also learn about applying for grants and reflect on what it really means to be an entrepreneur.<br/><br/>While studying at ARU, you’ll make strong professional connections, build a portfolio and – with regular teamwork and pitching – hone your entrepreneurial thinking and grow in confidence.<br/><br/>At ARU, we understand it’s important to learn and develop your skills in a practical environment and enhance your employability.<br/><br/>That’s why we host regular visits from local employers and professionals, allowing you the chance to build a network and make connections which can come in handy after you graduate.<br/><br/>Throughout your Business with Entrepreneurship degree you’ll gain an insight on what it’s like to be an entrepreneur, as you’ll be exposed to creative processes and explore your own ideas and work with other professionals through the ideation process, while reflecting on your experience and work.<br/><br/>We know that your future career is important, and you want to build your CV. So we’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – this could mean a placement year in the industry as part of your course.

The team at Anglia Ruskin understand that Clearing can seem scary. But don't worry, they make it simple and will guide you every step of the way. <br/><br/>ARU students are supported at every stage of their journey, from counselling and wellbeing sessions to a money advice service.<br/><br/>Whatever your career ambitions, ARU's innovative curriculum is developed to provide you with the transferable skills and practical experience that employers are looking for. <br/><br/>ARU has been awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework in recognition of their high teaching standards. ARU was also named University of the Year for 2023, reflecting their commitment to excellent education. <br/><br/>You'll have access to their careers service throughout your time at ARU, and after you graduate. They even have an in-house recruitment agency, ARU Temps, who can help you start building your CV, while also earning some extra money. They were also a finalist in the Academic Employability Awards 2025, showing the great opportunities that await ARU alumni!<br/><br/>ARU's £95m investment in the last five years means you'll get top-notch facilities: award-winning SuperLabs, financial trading rooms, TV studios, engineering labs, gaming suites, mock law courts, nursing and paramedic skills labs, and much more! ARU's Peterborough Lab building was also named building of the year at the 2025 Pineapple Awards.<br/><br/>Find out more and apply to ARU today.