University of Salford

BSc (Hons) Business and Finance with Foundation Year

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Build a foundation of knowledge in business and finance, supporting you future studies on the Business and Finance BSc degree.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year builds core knowledge in business and finance
  • Prepares you for progression onto the full Business and Finance degree

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS Tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points A Levels CC BTEC MPP T Level 72 points, pass (D to E) Access to HE 64 UCAS points from 45 level 3 credits Scottish Highers 64 UCAS points from minimum of 2 Advanced Highers Irish…
  • A-level: CC — UCAS Tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points A Levels CC BTEC MPP T Level 72 points, pass (D to E) Access to HE 64 UCAS points from 45 level 3 credits Scottish Highers 64 UCAS points from minimum of 2 Advanced Highers Irish…
  • BTEC: MPP — UCAS Tariff points 64 UCAS Tariff points A Levels CC BTEC MPP T Level 72 points, pass (D to E) Access to HE 64 UCAS points from 45 level 3 credits Scottish Highers 64 UCAS points from minimum of 2 Advanced Highers Irish…
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 — 64 points from 2 higher level subjects
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — …higher level subjects European Baccalaureate Pass diploma with 60% or above International Baccalaureate 24 points Alternative entry requirements Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES) We welcome applications from students…

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Accountant
  • Management Consultant
  • Financial Adviser

Cost of study

UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Admission

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