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University of Salford · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: N219
Business and Finance with Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,040Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Business and Finance with Foundation Year at University of Salford is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Salford, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. In today’s fast‑paced global economy, success requires more than management know‑how: it demands confidence in finance, business and the technologies driving change. The foundation year gives you the perfect starting point, helping you build the academic, study and mathematical skills you need to progress onto the full degree. During the foundation year, you’ll explore introductory concepts in business, finance and management, while strengthening your skills in communication, problem‑solving and data handling. 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 £21,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Mathematics for Business and Finance
Introduction to Financial Accounting
Business Management Fundamentals
Economics for Business
Data Analysis and Spreadsheet Skills
Academic and Professional Communication
Financial Mathematics and Quantitative Methods
Strategic Business Planning and Leadership
UCAS Code:N219
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| UCAS Points | 64 |
🗣️ 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
£17,040
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,160
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Salford
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
| 3 years | £17,000 | £21,500 | £26,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £34,000 |
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▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
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 £5,000 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
80%Working
5%Seeking Work
55%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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
74%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
81%Learning resources
89%Student voice
70%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
83%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Salford
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