BSc Business with Foundation Year

The BSc Business with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University of London is a four-year course. The first year, which is called the foundation year, will help you get ready for studying at university level. After the foundation year, you will continue for three more years to complete your business degree. This BSc Business with a foundation year at Birkbeck University of London is designed to give you a strong understanding of the main parts of business. This will give you a good start for a career in managing businesses. 

The course teaches you both the theory behind business and practical skills that are useful in a job. You will be able to choose some of the subjects you study, so you can focus on the areas that interest you most for your future career. The people who teach you are experts in their fields, and they use their research and international experience in their teaching.

You will learn in different ways, such as by listening to lectures, discussing topics in seminars, doing practical exercises in workshops, and using online learning materials. You will be checked on your progress and understanding through different types of assessments. These might include writing essays and reports, giving presentations to the class, and taking exams. This variety of assessments helps you to develop different skills and to show what you have learned in different ways.

Birkbeck University of London has been around for a long time and started one of the first computer studies departments in the UK in 1957. At this university, you can study and do your research, whether you want to learn part-time or full-time. In 2021, Birkbeck was considered one of the best 25 universities in the UK for its computer science research.  

Birkbeck University of London is located in the centre of London, which means it is easy to connect with the active technology community and have many chances to meet people who work in that field. Birkbeck University of London's career support services also help students find jobs and connect with companies that are hiring. 

Birkbeck has a range of different degree courses for both undergraduate and postgraduate study in subjects like Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, and the Arts.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, you should explain why you want to study a BSc Business at Birkbeck University of London. You will also need to get a reference letter from a teacher or employer who knows you well. You can also include your CV to show any work experience you have.

Grade Requirements:

• To get onto this course, you usually need 48 UCAS points. You can get these points from qualifications like A Levels (at grades BBC), a BTEC Extended Diploma (at MPP), a BTEC Diploma (at MM), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. 

• The university also accepts similar A-Level qualifications from other countries.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you usually need to get an overall score of 6.5 in the IELTS test. You also need to score at least 6.0 in each part of the test (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). 

• The university also accepts similar scores from other recognised English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL.

For the academic year 2025/26, the yearly fee for international students studying full-time is £18,060.

Birkbeck University of London offers a good number of scholarships for students who come from other countries. These scholarships include the Global Future Scholarship and the Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarships. There are also specific scholarships for students from India and Nigeria. Other ways to get funding include the Commonwealth and Chevening Scholarships.

Graduates from this programme can pursue various career paths, including:

• Business analyst
• Marketing executive
• Project manager
• Financial advisor
• Entrepreneur
• Retail manager

If you want to apply for the BSc Business with Foundation Year at Birkbeck University of London, you can send your applications through UCAS or AHZ Consultants. Don’t hesitate to speak to our trained advisors for help with your application.