University of Surrey

BSc Business Management with foundation year and placement

University of Surrey

Course overview

The BSc Business Management with a foundation year at the University of Surrey is a four-year course. It starts with a foundation year to build study skills. Then you study business topics like marketing, finance, and management, in the final year, you do a work placement in a real company. This helps you learn practical skills and gets you ready for a a real job.

This BSc Business Management with foundation year and placement at the University of Surrey cover core business areas like marketing, finance, operations, Business law and ethics. International business and Data analysisStudents are taught through lectures, seminars, group work, and online tasks. You get graded on essays, reports, presentations, and exams. The placement is also assessed by your employer and the university.

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to submit a Personal statement and one reference.

Grade Requirements:

  • 112 UCAS points for foundation year entry
  • Or 112 UCAS points plus A-levels/EU  or any other equivalents for direct year one entry

English Proficiency:

Applicants must show proof of English language proficiency with IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in writing and not below 5.5 in each other element. Other tests like TOEFL are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Discounts for Surrey Graduates

    As graduate of Surrey you may be eligible for a 20 per cent discount on our taught masters programme fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Early Payment Discount

    The discount is awarded as a £2,000 fee waiver for eligible students in the first year of their studies.

    Up to £2,000

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    The ICAEW Foundation Bursary will be given as a one-off payment of £5,000 for one year of postgraduate study.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Alumni Discount for Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS

    The discount of 20% only applies to the first year of the Medicine (Graduate Entry) BMBS programme.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Excellence Award (Postgraduate)

    This prestigious £5,000 award recognises academic excellence and is awarded to selected students starting a masters degree at Surrey.

    Up to £5,000

  • International Excellence Award (Undergraduate)

    The scholarship is awarded as a £5,000 fee waiver.

    Up to £5,000

  • ISTAT Foundation Scholarship Program

    Contributing to the development of future aviation professionals by providing funds and avenues for students with a keen interest in commercial aviation.

  • Surrey MBA AI Pathfinders Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Eastern Europe Bridge Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Employer Partnership Scholarship

    This scholarship allows the Surrey MBA to match employer contributions towards the tuition fee up to 40%.

  • Surrey MBA Enterprise Trailblazer Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Service Stewardship Scholarship

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10–50% of tuition fees, depending on the applicant’s profile and interview performance.

  • Surrey MBA Women in Leadership

    This is a partial scholarship that covers 10 – 50% of the tuition fee.

  • The Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship

    The total value of the award is £30,000 (£10,000 x 3 years).

    Up to £30,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Business Management with foundation year from the University of Surrey have a wide range of career options to choose from, some of which include:

  • Business analyst
  • Marketing executive
  • Financial adviser
  • Management consultant
  • Operations manager
  • Project coordinator
  • Sales manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for 2025/2026 session for international students is £22,000 per year.This is subject to change on yearly basis.

Admission

To apply for the University of Surrey BSc Business Management with a foundation year course, applicants can apply directly through the school website or through UCAS. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.

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