BSc Business with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Business with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University of London is a four-year course. The first year, which is called the foundation year, will help you get ready for studying at university level. After the foundation year, you will continue for three more years to complete your business degree. This BSc Business with a foundation year at Birkbeck University of London is designed to give you a strong understanding of the main parts of business. This will give you a good start for a career in managing businesses.
The course teaches you both the theory behind business and practical skills that are useful in a job. You will be able to choose some of the subjects you study, so you can focus on the areas that interest you most for your future career. The people who teach you are experts in their fields, and they use their research and international experience in their teaching.
You will learn in different ways, such as by listening to lectures, discussing topics in seminars, doing practical exercises in workshops, and using online learning materials. You will be checked on your progress and understanding through different types of assessments. These might include writing essays and reports, giving presentations to the class, and taking exams. This variety of assessments helps you to develop different skills and to show what you have learned in different ways.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to study a BSc Business at Birkbeck University of London. You will also need to get a reference letter from a teacher or employer who knows you well. You can also include your CV to show any work experience you have.
Grade Requirements:
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To get onto this course, you usually need 48 UCAS points. You can get these points from qualifications like A Levels (at grades BBC), a BTEC Extended Diploma (at MPP), a BTEC Diploma (at MM), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
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The university also accepts similar A-Level qualifications from other countries.
English Proficiency:
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If English is not the first language you speak, you usually need to get an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test. You also need to score at least 6.0 in each part of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).
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The university also accepts similar scores from other recognised English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL.
Career opportunities
Graduates from this programme can pursue various career paths, including:
- Business analyst
- Marketing executive
- Project manager
- Financial advisor
- Entrepreneur
- Retail manager
Cost of study
For the academic year 2025/26, the yearly fee for international students studying full-time is £18,060.
Admission
If you want to apply for the BSc Business with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University of London, you can send your applications through UCAS or AHZ Consultants. Don’t hesitate to speak to our trained advisors for help with your application.
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