Business Economics 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 L124

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 Economics 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.

Explore the most significant business and economic challenges faced by governments and organisations across the globe with our BSc Business Management with Economics undergraduate programme. Delve into real-world examples and analyse the implications of economic theories in the real world.

Develop the business experience required for general management positions.
Study real examples and examine the implications of the theories explored in economics.
Build the skills that employers look for such as project planning, team working and self-presentation.

Become industry ready

Our Business Management with Economics undergraduate programme is dual accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), the UK's sole chartered professional body dedicated to upholding the highest standards in management and leadership.

Career-focused and industry-informed, this course will equip you with the skills to translate insights from economic models into effective business management strategies and economic policies.

You’ll also look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of accountants in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, including:

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

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 learn how economics plays a vital role in business

You are interested in the issues facing governments and global organisations

You want to learn from looking at real-world examples

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 degree offers excellent scope for any student wanting to start a career in management, finance, economics and a variety of other different business areas. Knowledge and expertise in business are highly sought after by employers across a wide variety of sectors.

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 or grade 4 or above (applicants who do not have the equivalent of grade C or above, GCSE Mathematics and GCSE English 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 points 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

When you graduate, you will have transformed yourself from an ambitious individual into a skilled and business-minded 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 career.

The skills and knowledge gained by studying business management are practical and applicable across a wide range of business functions. IBM, Bank of New York Mellon, HSBC, RBS and Manchester United are just a few of the organisations that our students have gone on to secure positions with.

A taste of what you could become

an economist

a project manager

a systems analyst

a quantity surveyor

a chartered accountant

And more...

Career Links

Whilst industry has changed significantly, the need for industry-focussed education is equally relevant today. As a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accredited business school, we teach the skills that employers need. As a result, our graduates enjoy excellent international career prospects.

The curriculum across our undergraduate courses balances academic teaching and professional experience, allowing you to apply theory in practice in a way that has been proven to produce highly employable, articulate business professionals who have forged the contacts that will help develop their future careers.