Business and Management with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Business and management studies

Business and Management with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Portsmouth, based in Portsmouth, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is EE.

A-Level Entry

EE

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

32 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£27,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Overview
If you want to take the first step into a career in business and management, but don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready, then this foundation year course is for you.

You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus. You'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree, learning how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

The skills you'll learn will help you work in teams as well as on your own in culturally diverse workplaces. You'll develop your understanding of new workplaces and environments, and how to adapt to new environments.

When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of BA (Hons) Business and Management.

A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto BA (Hons) Business and Management with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights
- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BA (Hons) Accounting with Finance

- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.

Careers and opportunities
With a Business and Management degree, you will have the skills and knowledge to excel in today's evolving business landscape.

After this foundation year, you'll be able to go on to study BA (Hons) Business and Management, where graduates go on to work in a wide variety of careers in the business world.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades EE
UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BA (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Avg. grad pay (5y): £27,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Portsmouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000