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UndergraduateFoundation YearUCAS: BFYB

Bedfordshire International Foundation Year (Business)

University of Bedfordshire
Luton, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The Foundation Year Bedfordshire International Foundation Year (Business) at University of Bedfordshire is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Luton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The International Foundation Year prepares you for your undergraduate study in your subject area, with the joint aims of English Language improvement, and academic skills acquisition. The programme is delivered by language and subject specialists and there is a choice of seven subject pathways. The course is three days a week on campus, and you will have further online sessions, and private study tasks, to consolidate what you have learnt in class. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

English Language for Academic Study
Business Fundamentals and Economics
Academic Research and Writing Skills
Quantitative Methods for Business
Business Communication and Presentation
Professional Development and Employability
Introduction to Business Management
Global Business Environment
UCAS Code:BFYB
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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 — University of Bedfordshire

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,500£25,000£32,000
3 years£16,500£22,000£26,500
5 years£19,500£26,500£34,500

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 21% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
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

65%Working
10%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
80%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
45%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Bedfordshire

University of Bedfordshire offers Bedfordshire International Foundation Year (Business) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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