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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: BFY0

Business Studies with Foundation Year

University of Leeds
Leeds, England
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4 yearsDuration
£5,760Per Year (Home)
£5,760Home Fee
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Foundation Year at University of Leeds is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Leeds, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 4-year full-time structure. This course is for UK students only. International students should apply for the International Foundation Year. This extended four-year course allows you to study for a degree in one of the following: - accounting and finance - banking and finance - business management with marketing - business management and the human resource - economics - international business - international business and finance - international business and marketing - management. Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 87% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Innovation and enterprise
Organisational environment
Marketing and organisational behaviour
As well as specialist modules depending on your choice of pathway
UCAS Code:BFY0
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Excluding critical thinking and general studies. Applicants taking a Science A-level (in England) will be required to achieve a pass in the practical element in addition to the standard A-level grade requirement. We welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.

International Baccalaureate

24 points

24 overall (12 higher)

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

Check official site for fee

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Home Student Fee

£5,760

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

(specific subject requirements) Available to UK residents only Yes Contact bm@leeds.ac.uk Course overview This course is for UK students only. International students should apply for the International Foundation Year. This course does not accept students with previous higher education experience, including other foundation years or international students. £5,760 Tuition fees for UK undergraduate students starting in 2026/27 will be £5,760 for the foundation year. Fee information is available on

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Leeds

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£27,500£36,000£44,000
5 years£38,500£51,000£67,000

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% above UK average salary
This course
£36,000
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 82% above UK average salary
This course
£51,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £15,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-02 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

55%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
67%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
83%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

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Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

Sanctuary Scholarship

University of Leeds · Undergraduate

£10,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
University of Leeds

About University of Leeds

University of Leeds offers Business Studies with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#13UK Ranking
34,580+Students
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