Business Management and Finance with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
St Mary's University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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**Excel in a finance-based management career with our London-based Business Management and Finance degree**Build an organisation for success with St Mary’s hands-on Business Management and Finance degree. You will focus on critical skills and the latest developments, covering topics like:- finance- marketing- strategy- human resources.You can also specialise in:- business law- management consultancy- digital business.Our Business Management and Finance BA is designed by designed by industry ...Read more


Excel in a finance-based management career with our London-based Business Management and Finance degree

Build an organisation for success with St Mary’s hands-on Business Management and Finance degree. You will focus on critical skills and the latest developments, covering topics like:- finance- marketing- strategy- human resources.You can also specialise in:- business law- management consultancy- digital business.Our Business Management and Finance BA is designed by designed by industry professionals, including accountants and directors. As a result, you’ll meet employer needs, such as:- the ability to apply ideas to practical situations- confidence with the latest technological and digital developments- the ability to maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.


Study in the world’s financial capital

We are only 30 minutes from central London. Therefore, you’ll have opportunities to explore the global financial capital and a hub for enterprise.We’re also near large and small businesses looking for financial expertise.


Gain extra qualifications as you study

During your business management and finance course, you can complete specific modules to achieve extra qualifications (subject to validation) from:- Chartered Management Institute (CMI)- Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA).


A supportive environment

Our campus feels like a community. Your lecturers learn your name and are here to support your needs. Our student, Lauren, tells us that our academics are "really helpful and […] always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials".


About the Foundation Year

Our four-year degree programmes (including a foundation year) provide an alternative route to undergraduate study at university if you do not have the grades to access higher education in the traditional way.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
87/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
89th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
72nd
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£24,000
What students say
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Silvio
26 Feb 24

Because it’s such a cosy and friendly university, however the SU should do more student engagement..Read more

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Mishal
26 Feb 24

The student support is great...Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

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DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
50%
Psychology
20%
Economics
17%
History
14%
Physical Education
13%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£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

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£9,250 per year

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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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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,320 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.

£16,320 per year

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Students from International

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£16320 Per year

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Latest reviews

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S
Silvio
26 Feb 24
Business Management and Finance BA (Hons)
Because it’s such a cosy and friendly university, however the SU should do more student engagement...
Read more
M
Mishal
26 Feb 24
Business Management and Finance BA (Hons)
The student support is great....
Read more
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St Mary's University
St Mary's University Waldegrave Road Twickenham Hounslow TW1 4SX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Strawberry Hill  0.2 miles away
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