Business and Finance with Foundation Year

University of Salford

United Kingdom, Salford

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University of Salford

United Kingdom , Salford

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

Course ID N219

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 4 year(s)

Next Intake September-2026

Business and Finance with Foundation Year

About

Introduction

In a nutshell

This course is also available with a professional placement year option.

To apply for this programme with industry placement or study abroad year, please speak to our enquiries team.

Gain an understanding of the challenges faced by governments and organisations worldwide with the Business Management with Finance undergraduate programme at Salford Business School. This industry-led course combines theory with professional experience, through business simulations, live projects and professional placements.

Learn the essential skills for a successful career in financial management
Build the business experience required for general management positions
Develop the skills that employers look for such as project planning, team working and self-presentation

Become industry ready

This programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's only chartered professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in management and leadership. Working closely with industry partners, we've ensured that the programme remains highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed, preparing you for a successful management career.

You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of business leaders and finance professionals in the future. You'll also gain essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as:

Body swap technology
iDea Bronze Award
Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Word and 365
Power BI
Xero Accounting Software

Your journey starts here

Ready to take the next step? Discover more by attending an Open Day, or speak to our dedicated course enquiries team for further information.

Placement

options available

Course accreditations

This is for you if...

You want to develop a high flying career in an important area of business

You have a head for numbers

You are looking for a career-focused business education

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Requirements

What you need to know

This course isnât suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please visit our International Foundation Year course page.

Applicant profile

This course offers excellent scope for any student wanting to start a career in management, finance, marketing and a variety of other different business areas. Knowledge and expertise in finance and business are highly sought after by employers across a wide variety of sectors. This course will appeal to a range of applicants and there is no need to have studied these subjects before to be successful.

English Language requirements

Applicants will be required to show a proficiency in English, with an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5).

Standard entry requirements

GCSE

Maths and English at grade C / grade 4 or above. Applicants who do not have the equivalent of grade C or above in these areas will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS Tariff points

64 UCAS Tariff points

Alternative entry requirements

Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

We welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we have received your application we will assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

Career

Employment and stats

What about after uni?

Further study

A postgraduate degree is a great option if you want to take your knowledge and skills to the next level. Salford graduates and alumni also receive a significant fees discount.

Employment

The aim of this course if to provide you with the skills, knowledge and experience you need so that you have good job opportunities after you graduate. We have used our close links with industry partners to make sure the programme is highly practical, career-focused and industry-informed so you are ready for a successful finance career.

Whether it’s in financial management, systems analysis or banking, many of our graduates go on to enjoy successful and rewarding careers in high-level careers. American Express, BBC, Citibank, Ladbrokes, Numerica and KPMG are just a few of the organisations our alumni are bringing their ambition and ideas to.

A taste of what you could become

A finance manager

A financial analyst

A business manager

a systems analyst

a project manager

and more...

Career Links

As a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited business school, we teach the skills that employers need, and as a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK Limited, CEVA Logistics, Tata and JCB all had input on the content delivered on our Business Management with Finance programme during its development.