Business & Management (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business & Management (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.
Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (with Foundation Year) at BU?
• Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business & management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a sp...
<strong>This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.</strong><br/><br/><strong>Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (with Foundation Year) at BU?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business & management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway* <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Study at a university with over 35 years of teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation<br/><br/><br/><br/>*Depending on which options you select as you go through the course, you will eventually graduate with one of our specialist pathway awards. However, with the exception of the Economics and Finance pathways, you will not need to choose your specialism until the end of the second year. The pathways you can choose are as follows:<br/><br/><br/>• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Entrepreneurship)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Project Management)<br/><br/><br/><br/>• BA (Hons) International Business & Management<br/><br/><br/><br/>This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you with a grounding in Business and Management, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
N1N2
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
72
GCSE/National 4/National 5
There are no GCSE requirements. The Foundation Year will cover these skills in preparation for degree study.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £5,760 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £19,635 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |















































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