Birkbeck University London

BSc Management with Foundation Year

Birkbeck University London

Course overview

The BSc Management with Foundation Year is designed to prepare you for undergraduate study. It is suitable if you are returning to education after a break, have not studied relevant subjects previously, or did not achieve the required grades for direct entry to the degree. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will automatically progress to the main degree programme.

Birkbeck is recognised internationally as a centre for excellence in management studies. The academic staff are active researchers and dedicated teachers, regularly publishing in leading journals. The university has particular research strengths in areas such as international business and strategy, management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting. Students have access to online learning resources, the Birkbeck Library, and the e-Library.

Entry requirements

Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for applying to the course and any other relevant information about their academic history. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Students can upload their CVs with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically need 48 UCAS tariff points. This can be achieved through qualifications such as A Levels at BBC, BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. Equivalent international qualifications at A-level standard are also acceptable.  

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English usually need to achieve an overall score of 6.5 on IELTS, with a minimum of 6.0 in each section. The university also accepts equivalent scores from other recognised English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL.

Career opportunities

For Graduates of this course, possible professions include:

  • Marketing Executive
  • Business Analyst
  • Operations Manager
  • Human resources officer
  • Management consultant
  • Risk manager

Cost of study

For the 2025-26 academic year, the tuition for full-time international students undertaking the BSc  Management with Foundation Year programme at Birkbeck University of London is £18,060 per year.

Admission

Students interested in applying for the BSc Management with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University of London can submit their applications through UCAS or AHZ Consultants. We advise speaking to experienced advisors for individual help with the application. They can assist in highlighting important qualities and ensuring the application meets the programme requirements.

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