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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BM03

Business Management with Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year at Southampton, Solent University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Foundation in Business and Law offers an engaging introduction to the world of business, law, and finance. Designed as a supportive entry point into higher education, the course provides you with the essential skills and knowledge needed to succeed in professional management pathways, while building the confidence to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree. Through practice-led teaching, you'll gain hands-on experience that bridges theory with real-world application. International tuition fees are £9,790 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 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Business Fundamentals and Enterprise
Introduction to Business Law
Financial Literacy and Accounting Basics
Professional Communication and Teamwork
Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
Management Principles and Organisational Behaviour
Economics for Business
Academic Skills and University Preparation
UCAS Code:BM03
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

From a minimum of two A levels

UCAS Points28

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160

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 — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£26,000£29,500
3 years£18,000£22,500£26,500
5 years£23,000£28,500£37,000

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 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

45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
99%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
92%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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