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University Foundation (Business)

Leading To BA Business and Management

An undergraduate programme at Birmingham City University for international students, leading to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business, including BA Business and Management.

  • Location
    Birmingham
    United Kingdom
  • Progression
    Birmingham City University
  • Rankings & Awards
    United Kingdom: 95th
    Satisfaction: 78.7%
  • Start Dates
    Jan, May, Sep
    1 - 2 Semesters
    Next start date: 27 May 2025
  • Course Fees
    From £10,200
  • Visa Considerations
    Integrated Visa
    Non-UKVI English Tests Accepted
  • Course Provider
    Birmingham City University International College
  • Why Choose This Course?
    • Guaranteed progression to a bachelor's degree at Birmingham City University.
    • A single CAS for the duration of your studies. That means you can study the entire programme on a single visa.
    • A wide range of English qualifications accepted for entry, not just UKVI IELTS!
    • Live and study in the UK's second city, home to over 65,000 students and famous for its cultural diversity and international cuisine.
    • Small class sizes and individual attention in a safe, supportive learning environment.
    • Many courses offer internships with leading companies to develop practical skills and experience and enhance graduate employability. The Business School encourages entrepreneurship and actively encourages and helps students who wish to set up their own business.

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About This Course

This undergraduate degree programme at Birmingham City University is for international students who have completed Year 11/12 of high school in their own country1.

  • Stage 1 (International Foundation Year): a balanced programme of English Language, study skills and academic subjects to prepare international students for undergraduate admission. This stage is taught at Birmingham City University International College.
  • Stage 2 (Degree: Year 1): this stage is taught at Birmingham City University International College or Birmingham City University, depending on your chosen subject.
  • Stage 3 (Degree: Years 2-3): taught at Birmingham City University and leading to selected Bachelor's degrees in Business, including BA Business and Management.

Note: Students studying this programme will benefit from a single integrated student visa, provided they can demonstrate an English level of IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. That means you will not have to renew your visa when you progress from one stage to the next.

Study Options

  • Foundation Course (One Semester)
    Starting January, May, September
  • Foundation Course (Two Semesters)
    Starting January, May, September

Admission Requirements

Academic Foundation Course (Two Semesters)
Completion of high school with good grades, equivalent to 5 IGCSE passes (at least 3 C grades and no more than one E grade). For progression to MEng/MSci degrees, B average with C in Maths.
Foundation Course (One Semester)
Completion of high school plus one year of further study, for example AS Level or a University Foundation Course.
English IELTS 5.5 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.
Minimum Age Minimum age 17 years (at start of course).

Start Dates And Progression

Foundation Course (One Semester)

Start Date End Date Progression
May 2025 Aug 2025 Sep 2025
Sep 2025 Dec 2025 Jan 2026
Jan 2026 Apr 2026 Sep 2026

Foundation Course (Two Semesters)

Start Date End Date Progression
May 2025 Dec 2025 Jan 2026
Sep 2025 Jun 2026 Sep 2026
Jan 2026 Aug 2026 Sep 2026

Progression Options

On successful completion of this course, you are guaranteed progression to one of the following undergraduate programmes at Birmingham City University.

  • BA Business and Management
  • BA Business and Marketing
  • BA Human Resource Management

 
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1 UK universities require 13 years of high school for direct admission to an undergraduate degree. Note: This programme is also suitable for Year 13 students (e.g. A Level / IB) who did not achieve the grades required for direct admission.

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