Business & Management (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BA (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Business & Management (with Foundation Year option), BA (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management at BU?

Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business and management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway*
Opportunities to study abroad at one of our international partner institutions
Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world
Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network
Study at a university with over 35 years of teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
You'll be career-ready with 94% of our graduates in employment or further studies, fifteen months after graduating.

*Selected at the end of your second year (with the exception of Economics and Finance pathways): see our subject area page for further details about each pathway.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on this course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which are reflected in the BU Business School experience:

Our Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide
Our Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership (and access to resources and services) and means that when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI L5 Certificate in Management and Leadership qualification in addition to your Bachelor's degree

Business & Management (Marketing) pathway only:

Bournemouth University is a Strategic Partner with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which means you can gain CIM professional qualifications as well as exemptions towards a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
Accredited by the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM), Europe’s leading training and qualifications organisation for the digital, direct and data profession.

Business & Management (Finance) pathway only:

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) accreditation offers some exemptions from exams required to become a Chartered Accountant.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) offers exemptions from selected exams

We offer a January intake for this course, which is specifically designed for international students, offering a unique opportunity to seamlessly join our main course while receiving tailored support to prepare you for your second year. For more information and to apply, please visit the course page on our website.

Notes about fees for this course

For September 2025 entry:

UK, ROI & CI: £9,535 per year
Int'l: £18,700 per year
Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,700 (Int'l)
Placement Year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025, January 2026 and September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025, January 2026 and September 2026 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

Required subjects: all subjects considered.

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2025, January 2026 and September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

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