Business Studies with Finance with Foundation Year (BA (Hons))

Course summary

Overview

This course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. There is a focus on finance in business, so this course is suited to you if you would like to specialise in this area of business.

We have developed this course in partnership with public and private local business organisations to give you real-world understanding of the contemporary business landscape. 

Why choose this course?

We mix academic learning with an emphasis on real-world experience, ensuring that our in-class teaching is informed by the latest research and cutting edge global practices.

You will develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and an awareness of effective management and finance practice. You will also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate.

We'll give you the information, tools, techniques and experience you need to devise creative solutions to the full range of business problems. The knowledge you will gain during this course is a real opportunity to start a rewarding career.

Career and study progression

When you graduate from this course, you will be in a position to apply for a variety of roles in business, in the UK or abroad. We give you all the knowledge, experience and skills you will need to go out and start a rewarding career in one of many fields such as finance, marketing or consultancy.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.

Fees

Fees for home and EU students

Fees for overseas students

Funding

Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.

We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:

• Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
• Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year. 

Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.

Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.