BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year

Leeds Trinity University’s BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year is a four-year course. The first year helps students build their study skills and learn basic business ideas before they start the main three-year degree. It's good if you're coming back to studying or feel you need some extra support before university.

The course covers fundamental topics such as business analysis, marketing principles, and entrepreneurship, with students undertaking a project to develop research and critical thinking skills.

The learning methods include seminars, workshops, and practical activities. Assessment involved written assignments, presentations, and projects to evaluate students’ understanding and ability to apply business and marketing concepts.

Leeds Trinity University is a government-funded university that was established in 1966. It offers various bachelor's degrees, including in Business, Education, and Media. The university also has a special centre to help students on courses like the Business and Marketing with Foundation Year learn how to start their businesses. This centre lets you work on your business ideas, meet people in the industry, and get advice from mentors.

Grade Requirements

Candidates need 48 UCAS points to gain admission. Applicants who have finished a high school qualification in their country that is at a similar academic level to the UK's A-levels, then that qualification could also be accepted for entry onto the course. 30 points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma are also accepted.

English Proficiency

If English isn't your first language, you'll need an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each part. The university also accepts other English tests, like Pearson PTE (total 59-75, no part under 59), TOEFL iBT (total 79-89), and Cambridge C1 Advanced (minimum 169 overall, 162 in each part).

International students interested in the BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University should expect to pay £12,000 for full-time study in the 2025/26 academic year.

International students applying for the BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year course at Leeds Trinity University have options for financial help with their fees and living costs. 

For example, the Sanctuary Scholarship is for students seeking asylum or with a forced migrant background who can't get UK government funding. The Leeds Trinity Bursary can reduce your tuition fees by a third if you're doing a top-up course. There are also bursaries for students with care experience or who are estranged from their families, offering between £1,000 and £1,500 each year.

Graduates of the BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year from Leeds Trinity University are equipped to work in roles such as:

• Marketing Executive
• Business Development Manager
• Sales and Account Manager
• Digital Marketing Specialist
• Market Research Analyst
• Social Media Manager

Prospective applicants for the BA (Hons) Business and Marketing with Foundation Year programme are advised to contact one of AHZ’s counsellors for personalised guidance on their UCAS application.