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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N104
Business Management with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Birmingham City University, the BA (Hons) Business Management with a Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation year course is designed as a comprehensive experiential learning foundation programme which equips you with the confidence and skills to excel in undergraduate business studies and thrive in diverse professional environments. Through innovative teaching methods such as simulations, case studies and guest speakers, you will gain knowledge of a number of fundamental functions of business and management, building your self-confidence to prepare you for a progressive and successful student journey and future career in management. Where possible,... International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Business Fundamentals and Enterprise
Financial Literacy and Budgeting
People Management and Organisational Behaviour
Strategic Planning and Decision Making
Digital Tools for Business
Equality
Diversity and Inclusive Practice
Professional Communication and Development
Business Case Studies and Simulations
UCAS Code:N104
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall. |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £28,000 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £27,500 | £36,000 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 18% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
73%Working
6%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
38%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
84%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
90%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
80%Learning resources
85%Student voice
83%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
57%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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