BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) in BA (Hons) Business and Marketing with Foundation Year, a Business and Management and Marketing degree focused on the principles of commerce, consumer engagement and enterprise. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Environmental Analysis, Communication & Writing, Entrepreneurship, and Design & Creative Practice. This four-year programme begins with an introductory foundation year designed to build academic confidence before advancing to undergraduate study, and includes integrated professional placements and project opportunities. Year 0 establishes academic foundations through Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence, Business Analysis and Consultancy, Essentials of Business, and Enterprise and Innovation. Year 1 introduces core disciplinary concepts through Principles of Accounting and Finance, People and Organisations, Marketing Fundamentals, and Globalisation and Social Justice. Year 2 advances professional capabilities via Professional Development and Placement, Global Business Environment, Business Research and Analytics, and Integrated Marketing Communications. Year 3 combines compulsory advanced study in Strategic Marketing and Professional Learning and Practice with optional modules covering International Marketing, Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Contemporary Issues in Sustainability, Project Management, and an optional Research Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 48 UCAS tariff points Applications are welcome from mature students with few formal qualifications. Any previous relevant work experience and learning will be assessed and, where appropriate, we may offer an alternative way to assess suitability to study. This course is not available to students on a Student Route Visa.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 40%
- Left higher education: 65%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 15%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 70%
- East Midlands: 5%
- London: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway.
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Studying with Confidence
- Business Analysis and Consultancy
- Essentials of Business
- Enterprise and Innovation
- Principles of Accounting and Finance
- People and Organisations
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Globalisation and Social Justice
- Professional Development and Placement
- Global Business Environment
- Business Research and Analytics
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Strategic Marketing
- Professional Learning and Practice
- International Marketing
- Creative Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Contemporary Issues in Sustainability
- Project Management
- Research Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £28,000. The £24,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
The average entrant had 44 UCAS points.
Is BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the purpose of gaining CIM qualifications through the Graduate Gateway. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business and Marketing with Foundation Year at Leeds Trinity University?
40% of students continued into their second year, and 65% left higher education.