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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N371

Business Management with foundation year

University of Greater Manchester
Bolton, England
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4 yearsDuration
£70,000Per Year (Intl)
£34,365Home Fee
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Greater Manchester, the BSc (Hons) Business Management with foundation year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Bolton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. In December 2024, the University of Bolton was granted permission by the Office for Students (OfS) to change its name to the University of Greater Manchester with immediate effect. While we work to update our systems, you may see both names used in the information we provide. Every organisation needs effective, knowledgeable and skilled managers. Graduates of our BSc (Hons) Business Management with foundation year also receive the CMI Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. International tuition fees are £70,000 per year, home/UK fees are £34,365 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Business Concepts
Academic Skills and Study Development
Organisational Behaviour Fundamentals
Financial Accounting Essentials
Business Economics and Markets
Introduction to Management Practice
Professional Communication Skills
Digital Literacy for Business
UCAS Code:N371
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

£70,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£280,000

Home Student Fee

£34,365

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Greater Manchester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£15,000£22,500£29,000

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 29% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

73%Working
5%Studying
11%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
77%
Learning resources
79%
Student voice
82%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
30%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

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Care Experienced Bursary 21-22

University of Greater Manchester · Undergraduate

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The University of Greater Manchester Group Progression Scholarship 2021-22

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Need-based

Care Leavers Bursary 2020/2021

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About University of Greater Manchester

University of Greater Manchester offers Business Management with foundation year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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