BA Business Management with Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year course is designed for students who may not have the standard qualifications or feel ready for degree-level study. The foundation year focuses on helping students develop academic skills and introducing them to key business concepts, and after completing the foundation year, students progress to Year 1 of the Business Management BA (Hons) degree.
The course covers essential management functions, operations, and HR and emphasises building a professional portfolio and developing a broad understanding of organisations and the business environment, teaching students about organisational structure and management, accounting, finance, and marketing.
The curriculum also addresses legal, ethical, and sustainability issues in local and international contexts. The teaching methods for this course include lectures from industry-experienced professionals and collaborative group projects. Graduates may be eligible for exemptions from CIMA professional examinations and can achieve Dual Award status with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The program includes professional work placements to provide practical experience and enhance employability.
Entry requirements
Applicants need to send in a personal statement explaining why they want to join the course and other important information. They also need to provide a reference from a teacher or employer. Students can also include their CV to show any work experience they have.
Grade Requirements:
The usual entry requirements for this course are 48 UCAS tariff points. This can include qualifications like A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. Equivalent qualifications from other countries are also accepted.
English Proficiency:
If English is not your first language, you will usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no part scoring below 5.5. The university also accepts other English language qualifications like TOEFL or PTE.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
All Leeds Trinity graduates are eligible for a tuition fee discount on postgraduate courses of up to 50%, excluding PGCE Provider-led, School Direct or SCITT courses.
Sanctuary Scholarship
Career opportunities
Graduates of this course can pursue a variety of career paths, equipped with a strong understanding of business principles. Graduates can work as:
- Marketing Executive
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Human Resources Officer
- Operations Manager
- Management Trainee
Cost of study
For international students starting the BA Business Management with Foundation Year programme at Leeds Trinity University in the 2025/26 academic year, the yearly tuition fee is £12,000.
Admission
Applicants can apply through UCAS. You can talk to one of our trained advisors to learn more about the application process and get help tailoring your application to meet the programme requirements.
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