Business and Management with Foundation BSc (Hons)
University of Reading
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Henley Business School

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Henley Business School

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Gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly changing world of business with our BSc Business and Management with Foundation degree.This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year BSc Business and Management course.The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress ...Read more

Gain the skills and knowledge to succeed in the rapidly changing world of business with our BSc Business and Management with Foundation degree.This four-year programme includes a foundation year that leads directly into the three-year BSc Business and Management course.The foundation year will provide you with the skills and knowledge to succeed at university. You’ll develop core skills in academic study, writing and research.After successful completion of your foundation year, you’ll progress onto our three-year BSc Business and Management degree.This flexible course, taught by experts from Henley Business School, equips you with the fundamental skills of business – from theory and practice to their real-world applications.Study the core disciplines that underpin business – including economics, psychology and sociology. Throughout your studies, you will:- explore the interdisciplinary nature of business- apply the skills and knowledge you learn to current business problems- study the emerging challenges facing global markets.Your learning will be delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, practical classes and workshops.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/foundation-programmes-ug/bsc-business-and-management-with-foundation

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WUSCA ranking:
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53/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
What students say
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Ellen
22 Feb 24

The campus is nice with lots of nature, the student union has a lot of good events...Read more

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Jasmine
15 Jan 24

Library isn't big enough..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCC Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M3,M3,M3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H4,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

DM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

D,M,M Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

D,M,M Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

D,M,M Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C Grades / Points required

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The Cambridge Technical Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma.

The Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma.

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The Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma can also be accepted when taken alongside two other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a Cambridge Technical Diploma.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma is only accepted when taken alongside one other acceptable level 3 qualification such as an A level or BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate.

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate can also be accepted when taken alongside other acceptable level 3 qualifications e.g. two A levels or a BTEC National Diploma.

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The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved.

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£25,250 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£25,250 per year

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Students from International

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£25250 Per year

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