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Birmingham Newman University

Business Management (with Foundation Year)

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS N12X

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Birmingham Newman University

  • Intl. Tuition

    £12,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)

  • Intake

    January 2028

  • UCAS code

    N12X

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Course Overview

Business Management (with Foundation Year) at Birmingham Newman University in Birmingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Student life (indicative)

Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

5,500

Staff Ratio

19.0:1

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

64.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£12,500

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Business Management (with Foundation Year)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Business Management (with Foundation Year) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Business Management (with Foundation Year)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Business and management
  • Management
  • Business studies
  • Business innovation

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

5,500

Total students

Staff Ratio

19:1

Students per staff

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.8/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks

Student Life & City (indicative)

Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • Birmingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Diverse international food scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Rich arts & cultural scene
  • Major shopping & retail hub

University Stats

Total Students5,500
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

64%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£26,070

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✗ Not offered

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

  • Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
  • Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£12,500

per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£12,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£252/mo
Transport£79/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,185
Annual living costs£14,220/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,500/month budget (housing $870, food $320, transport $100) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,500/month budget (housing $870, food $320, transport $100) covers everything comfortably.
  • A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.

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