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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University

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111 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University.

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UCAS Tariff

48

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£5,760 per year
Scotland£5,760 per year
Wales£5,760 per year
Northern Ireland£5,760 per year
Channel Islands£5,760 per year
Republic of Ireland£5,760 per year
EU£18,700 per year
International£18,700 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N1N4

Here's what Bournemouth University says about its Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) course.

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.

Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) at BU?

  • You’ll develop a good understanding of the economic, qualitative and quantitative techniques and ideas used to analyse and solve business problems in a global marketplace

  • You can study abroad in year two at one of BU’s international partner institutions in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Turkey or the United States

  • 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’ teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation.

  • Within fifteen months of graduating, 94% of students on our Business & Management courses are in employment or further study. (Source DiscoverUni 2023)

This is the foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the business and management skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Department of People and Organisations

Location

Main Site | Poole

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time including foundation year

Subjects

• Business and management

• Finance

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Fundamentals of Business & Management, Academic & Professional Practice and Fusion Business Project. As part of the degree, you will study a range of subject areas including management competencies, accounting; organisational behaviour & responsible management, marketing, economics, recruiting, selecting & training and strategic management. In your final year the two specialist Finance units will enable you to develop critical knowledge, understanding and skills in the areas of domestic and international economic analysis, preparing you for your future career or further studies.

Bournemouth University reviews

(4.2)
Based on 111 reviews from Bournemouth University's students and alumni
5 star
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4 star
47%
3 star
11%
2 star
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1st year student

Pretty good. Lots of clubs and societies. Lots of student club nights - like almost one every night I think? rnThereu2019s a bar on campus but you wonu2019t be short of a bar anywhere in Bournemouth anyways.

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1st year student

Overall uni life is good. Nightlife is very good. Lots of clubs and also thereu2019s a student only club too. Quite a few events that take place on campus that sometimes give out free food. rnrnTown centre is bare - wouldnu2019t even call it a town centre where Iu2019m from. Couple of shops but real...

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1st year student

Decent accommodation is expensive here. You could go with the cheaper halls but youu2019re at risk of insect/rodent infestation and/or crackheads so you weigh the pros and cons. rn

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1 year ago

1st year student

Good support system in place.

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1 year ago

1st year student

Loads of accommodation options to choose from. Many of which are modern. Shame most of them are fairly pricy but thatu2019s inflation I guess. Love my accommodation. rnLibrary could do with a renovation but still has the whatu2019s needed. Facilities are good. rnCafes and shops in the campus are exp...

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1 year ago

1st year student

Really nice lecturers that listen well and help where they can. Respond quickly to emails and messages. rnLecture notes and presentations could be improved as I donu2019t think they fully cover what is need (particularly the programming based modules).

(5)

1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Business and management (non-specific)
Finance

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

77%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

73%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

57%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

53%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

70%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

70%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

65%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

72%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

69%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

73%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

73%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

73%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

75%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

72%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

83%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

44%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

69%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

61%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

78%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

76%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

76%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

70%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

52%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

50%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

63%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

75%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

66%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

64%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

62%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

56%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

61%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

48%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

86%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

53%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

81%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

60%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

65%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

93%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

41%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

48%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

45%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

77%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

73%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

58%

low

Student information

The Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) course at Bournemouth University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Business and management
Finance
Mode of study
Full-time57%Part-time43%
Gender ratio
Female28%Male72%
Where students come from
International6%UK94%
Student performance
2:1 or above81%
First year dropout rate13%
Number of students1,080
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
PsychologyC
EconomicsC
GeographyC
SociologyC
Mode of study
Full-time88%Part-time12%
Gender ratio
Female22%Male78%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above72%
First year dropout rate11%
Number of students510
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
MathematicsD
EconomicsC
PsychologyC
GeographyC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Bournemouth University graduates who took Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Finance

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

35%

Finance Professionals

30%

Administrative occupations

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Architecture and construction professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bournemouth University graduates who took Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£30.3k

Third year after graduation

£36.1k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year).

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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Bournemouth University courses are designed with direct input from employers, with many courses accredited by the biggest names in industry. Every student has the opportunity to get work experience as part of their course and opportunities for work, study or volunteering abroad too. Our courses have been recognised for the quality of student learning opportunities and support around your course too, so you’ll be well-prepared for your future, whatever it may be. What better place to find a balance with study and life than our beautiful cosmopolitan town, from Nandos to nights out and Beach days taking in some rays. There’s a Bournemouth to be discovered for everyone. Our award-winning nightclub, The Old Firestation, and end-of-year festival – the Summerball – all contribute to make your BU experience an unforgettable experience. Come and see us at an Open Day to discover why you #BelongatBU.

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