BA Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year
Course overview
The BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year is a four-year course at the University of Wolverhampton designed to help you prepare for university-level study. The Foundation Year emphasises developing your academic and personal skills, providing a solid foundation in business concepts and strategies for achieving success in higher education.
During the main degree, you'll discover how businesses work and how marketing helps them scale. You'll learn about finance, management, digital tools, and global marketing strategies. There are also chances to gain hands-on experience, including an optional one-year work placement.
You'll learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, and online activities. Your progress will be assessed in essays, exams, presentations, and group projects.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have completed two years of study beyond GCSE level. All candidates should also be prepared to attend an interview.
Grade Requirements
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Candidates should have a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points or hold A Levels with grades of DD. Alternatively, a T-Level Pass with a grade D or E in the core component, alongside an Access to HE Diploma Pass with at least 45 credits at Level 3, will also be considered.
English Proficiency
- If you take the IELTS Academic test, you need an overall score of 6.0, with no section (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) below 5.5.
- You can also apply if you have a TOEFL iBT overall score of 60, with no section lower than 20.
Scholarships
Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
Value of scholarship: £4,000
Up to £4,000Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship
£4,000 Year 1; £2,000 Year 2; £2,000 Year 3.
Access Bursary
The Access Bursary is a £2000 cash payment paid during the 1st and second years of study.
Up to £2,000Alumni Scholarship
Value: £2k for Second class honours Or £3k for First class achievement.
Chevening Scholarship
Global Opportunities Undergraduate Regional Scholarship
There are 25 scholarships of £3,000 per year for students.
Up to £3,000International School Scholarships
Value: £1,000 per year – awarded automatically.
Up to £1,000Prompt Payment Discount
Early Deposit Payment Discount - £500 discount; Early Full Fee Payment Discount - £1,000 discount.
University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship
Tier One Scholarship: Scholars can receive up to £1,500 per academic year for their course of study. Tier Two Scholarship: Scholars can receive up to £1,000 per academic year.
WLV Women in Engineering Scholarships
We are offering scholarships of £1,000 to be awarded, to female students beginning their engineering education at the University.
Up to £1,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BA Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year from the University of Wolverhampton can work in roles such as:
- Marketing Executive
- Business Development Manager
- Sales Manager
- Digital Marketing Specialist
- Brand Manager
- Market Research Analyst
Cost of study
International students starting the BA Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton in the 2025/26 academic year will pay £15,995 annually.
Admission
International students interested in joining the BA Business and Marketing Management with Foundation Year course can get help with their application. Contact AHZ's counsellors today.
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