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BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation

Arden University

Sampling finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management and data analysis before you specialise is the point of the BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation. The preparatory year is for applicants who want a broad taste of business functions without locking a career path on day one. Full-time weekday campuses span Birmingham, Leeds, several London sites, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham. Sibling Business Management pages without a foundation year are listed separately if you already hold Level 3 study. After the foundation year you continue into the main business management stages with the same partner campuses still available. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.

Key facts

Award / level
BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
December 2026
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Arden University
Partner pathway
ARDEN

Who this course is for

This suits mature students and career changers who want BA (Hons) Business Management but need a foundation year before degree-level study.

Entry routes for mature students

Foundation-year entry usually asks for GCSEs or a Level 2/3 qualification, or a mature route based on work experience with a personal statement, CV and references. AF Education will confirm the evidence you need.

Funding with Student Finance England

AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.

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How often you study

Full-time weekday study is listed at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.

Career and progression

AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.

Course overview from Arden University

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year will provide you with a taste of all the fundamentals of business, so you don’t need to have a particular career path in mind before enrolling on the course. As you explore areas of business such as finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management, and data analysis, you’ll start to form ideas about where you want to go in the future. This broad range of subjects will help you identify and evaluate the roles and contributions of the key business functions applicable to contemporary business, helping you become a well-rounded professional with a keen awareness of how business works. 

The BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year has been developed by industry experts with your long-term future in mind. When you graduate from the course, you’ll do so as a well-rounded, highly-employable and self-motivated professional ready to take on any number of roles and challenges. 

When you graduate from this course you will receive:

  • BA (Hons) Business Management
  • CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
  • Foundation Chartered Manager Status and the post nominal fCMgr
  • ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
  • IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
How this course differs

This page is BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation at Arden University: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.

CourseUniversityLevelFoundation yearModeCampus
BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation this page Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors Yes Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Business Management Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Business Management Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Evening Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Business Management Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Bachelors No Full Time · Weekend Leeds, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Business Management Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Level 5 No Full Time · Weekday Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Business Management Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Level 5 No Full Time · Evening Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London)
BA (Hons) Business Management Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) Level 5 No Full Time · Weekend Stratford (London)

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BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham. Campus details and map links are below.

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Entry Requirements for Arden University (Foundation Year)

These entry requirements apply to Arden University courses with a Foundation Year. All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enrol. Standard entry A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within…

English Language Requirements for Arden University

Arden University needs evidence that your English is at the right level for the course. You can meet this through recent study in English or an accepted English test. Qualifications studied in…

Interview Process

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FAQs about this course

Is a foundation year included?

Yes. This course includes a foundation year before the main degree stages.

How is the course delivered?

The schedule is Weekday (Full time).

Can mature students apply?

Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.

Can I get Student Finance England for this course?

AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.

Does AF Education guarantee a job after the course?

No. AF Education helps with applications and funding checks but does not guarantee jobs or places.

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Required Documents to Apply to this Course

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  • Proof of Address Required

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  • CV Required

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  • Personal Statement If available

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