Oxford Brookes University
Business and Law (with Foundation Year)
Solihull, England, United Kingdom · UCAS NM1F
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£17,600 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
NM1F
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Course Overview
Business and Law (with Foundation Year) at Oxford Brookes University in Solihull, 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)
Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
26,095
Staff Ratio
17.0:1
International
11.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
75.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£28,440
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Business and Law (with Foundation Year)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Business and Law (with Foundation Year) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Business and Law (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
- Law
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
26,095
Total students
Staff Ratio
17:1
Students per staff
International Students
11%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Historic / heritage
Student Life & City (indicative)
Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.
- Oxford's student life is deeply shaped by its historic colleges — formal dinners, punting on the Cherwell, dozens of student societies, and a compact city centre full of great cafés, pubs and independent shops.
What Students Love
- Historic city & heritage
- Rich arts & cultural scene
- Great café culture
- Thriving student social scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
75%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£28,440
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
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
- Health
- Hospitality
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $1,720/month (housing $1,020, food $360, transport $100). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $1,720/month (housing $1,020, food $360, transport $100).
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.