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

Business Management (including Foundation Year)

University of Chester

(4.2)
331 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Management (including Foundation Year) course at University of Chester.

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A level

72 UCAS points overall including grade D in one A level

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Business Management (including Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
PsychologyC
HistoryC
MathematicsD
SociologyC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N210

Here's what University of Chester says about its Business Management (including Foundation Year) course.

Are you looking for a career in the exciting world of business? Our Business Management degree course covers all contemporary business issues and methods.

Every module, on every year of this course, introduces students to real businesses, as part of providing you with practical skills, knowledge, and experiences needed to succeed as effective and strategic leaders in the competitive business environment.

Beyond mastering the intricacies of business and marketing, you'll also hone essential transferable skills like leadership, communication, presentation, and analytical thinking. These skills will make you a valuable asset to any organisation.

Foundation Year courses have been designed for students who do not have the necessary academic qualifications needed to enter directly into the first year of a degree but who have the ability and commitment to do so. Once the Foundation Year has been completed successfully, you can then go on to complete your degree.

Source: University of Chester

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Warrington School of Management

Location

Chester | Chester

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business and management

Start date

5 October 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

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

The modules you will study

For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.

How you will be assessed

There will be a broad range of assessment methods used throughout the Business Management course so that students are exposed to the different types of task they might encounter in the workplace.

These will include coursework in the form of reports, portfolios of work, presentations (such as pitches and debates, peer assessment, reflective reviews, evaluation reports. In some modules students will encounter class tests and practical assessments. We continuously review the assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for graduate level employment.

University of Chester student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 331 reviews from University of Chester's students and alumni
5 star
45%
4 star
38%
3 star
13%
2 star
2%
1 star
3%
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1st year student

1 year ago

The university life offers all-inclusive community with daytime activities including lectures, student union elections and events. Also, the Chester city is well-rounded and enriched with student experience.

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

The financial impact is manageable with lower living costs compared to other cities. The university also provides financial support options including scholarships to assist students with tuition fees and living expenses.

(5)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

The University provided excellent support services for me at the start andn throughout of course period including both academic and especially welfare support. Students are assigned with academic advisors named PAT who offers guidance and assistance throughout my studies. Also, they offer mental hea...

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

The universityu2019s facilities like accommodation, library and campus life are well equipped, highly rated and all-inclusive. The campus based facilities are sports, 50+ societies, cafes and study spaces.

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The M.Sc. Digital Marketing program at the University of Chester covers key aspects like digital marketing strategies, analytics, and emerging technologies, preparing us with real time and diverse career opportunities. our rn faculties equips us with the skills and required knowledge which exactly a...

(5)
Course

1st year student

1 year ago

I chose the University of Chester for its academic reputation as its well known for being the 4th top university in the Northwest England.rnrnThe University offers around 50 societies and makes international students feel home.

(5)
Overall

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Chester

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

Here you can see ratings from University of Chester students who took the Business Management (including Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management (non-specific)

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

82%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

69%

low

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

86%

med

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?

78%

low

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

85%

med

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

75%

low

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

88%

med

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

82%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

72%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

89%

med

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

79%

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

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

73%

low

How well organised is your course?

66%

low

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

83%

low

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

77%

low

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

91%

med

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

54%

low

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

80%

low

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

70%

low

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

61%

low

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

91%

med

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

71%

low

Student information

See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Business Management (including Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female41%Male58%
Where students come from
International31%UK69%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students330
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Chester graduates who took Business Management (including Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management (non-specific)

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Business and public service associate professionals

20%

Administrative occupations

10%

Sales occupations

5%

Architecture and construction professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took Business Management (including Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£23.4k

First year after graduation

£26.6k

Third year after graduation

£28.1k

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 (including 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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