BA Business and Management with Foundation
About this course
BA (Hons) Business and Management with Foundation is a business and management degree that begins with a one-year foundation year before the full undergraduate programme. The foundation year is taught by academic tutors from the university's Centre for Academic Development and provides 100 places a year for students from under-represented groups, subject to eligibility criteria. On successful completion, students progress to the first year of the Business and Management degree.
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Entry requirements
Entry criteria: Specific Eligibility Criteria Recommended Criteria for Mature Applicants (over 21 years) Applicants over 21 are likely to have achieved GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths, and GCSE grade 4 in English Language or be able to clearly demonstrate their potential in these subjects. Essential Criteria for younger applicants (under 21 years) Applicants under 21 must have achieved a GCSE grade 5 or higher in Maths, and GCSE grade 4 or higher in English Language.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 10 offers from 55 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 155 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 38 graduates who answered
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 18%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
- Finance Professionals: 21%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 16%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 15%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 35%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 185 students who started
- A levels: 98%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £38,000 after 3 years, £52,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £68,000. The £52,500 median after five years is £20,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University?
79% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 10 offers from 55 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business and Management with Foundation at Durham University?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.