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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year
Middlesex University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year course at Middlesex University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
D,E
Most popular A-levels studied
The Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year course at Middlesex 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.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | D |
| Sociology | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Economics | C |
| English Literature | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | D |
| Economics | D |
| Business Studies | C |
| Chemistry | E |
| Psychology | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: N4FY
Here's what Middlesex University says about its Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year course.
Course Summary The BA Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year at Middlesex University is a perfect starting point for students who want to develop a solid foundation in both business management and finance. This programme combines the core aspects of business management with essential financial expertise, preparing you for a successful career in a variety of sectors, from finance to corporate management. The foundation year provides additional support in building key academic skills, ensuring you are fully equipped to progress onto the full degree course. The programme offers a structured path that helps you gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in the competitive world of business and finance.
Why Study This Course at Middlesex? Middlesex University offers a dynamic learning environment where you can develop your business and financial acumen from the ground up. The foundation year is specifically designed to support students who may need additional academic preparation before embarking on the full degree. Throughout the foundation year, you'll receive tailored teaching and support to strengthen your academic skills, especially in areas such as critical thinking, numeracy, and research. By the end of the foundation year, you'll be well-prepared to progress onto the full Business Management (Finance) BA course, where you'll deepen your understanding of corporate finance and business strategy.
The university's long-established connections with the business and finance sectors ensure you’ll benefit from an education that is both relevant and up to date. Middlesex has also earned a strong reputation for employability, receiving awards such as the CIMA Global Silver Excellence award. You will have access to industry-standard resources and software, such as Bloomberg and DataStream, helping you stay ahead in the rapidly changing world of finance.
What You Will Gain By the end of the foundation year, you’ll have a solid grounding in key business and financial concepts. You will develop essential skills, including numeracy, problem-solving, and effective communication, that are required for both management and finance roles. Throughout the foundation year, you will also build confidence in your ability to manage and analyse financial data, work effectively in teams, and present your ideas clearly.
The course also offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through work placements and internships. Middlesex University’s strong industry links mean you can access real-world business and finance environments, further boosting your employability once you complete the foundation year and transition into the full degree programme. The foundation year equips you with the skills necessary for success in the fast-paced business world and prepares you for the more advanced study in business management and finance.
Modules For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/foundation-year-in-business/
Source: Middlesex University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Accounting and Finance
Location
Hendon Campus | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business and management
• Finance
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
Middlesex University student reviews
Showing 50 reviews
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
I was very busy working as an SLA and having another part time job on the side. They recently changed how many modules there are, some of them were merged to create one longer module and it takes a lot of time to catch-up as there’s only 6 hours of contact
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
The university started a £2 meal after people complained that the food costs were too high, they have a variety of low cost places nearby and every day there’s a vegan option and a halal meat option for the £2 meal
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
There was quite a lot of support available with the SLA team but that has recently been cut. The SLA team helped answer questions and helped look over assessments and give you feedback
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
They have a microbiology lab and a cancer lab with samples. You are taught about the microbiology lab in the first year and get to culture bacteria in second year to prepare you to choose what lab based dissertation you want to do
3rd year
Biomedical sciences
4 months ago
The course has many different subject that are taught 2 at a time for each semester. They have labs and assignments throughout the semester but not as much face-to-face contact with the lecturer only 6 hours per week
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Middlesex University
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 Middlesex 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
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
75%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
83%
med
Organisation and management
83%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
81%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
87%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
82%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
79%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
75%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
low
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
87%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
low
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
83%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
79%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
79%
low
Student information
The Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year course at Middlesex 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.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Middlesex University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
46%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
10%
Finance Professionals
5%
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Graduate statistics
45%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
75%
In work, study or other activity
56%
Say it fits with future plans
49%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
15%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Process, plant and machine operatives
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Middlesex University graduates who took Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£24.5k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£30.2k
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.
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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