BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year

Course Overview

If you’re seeking a course that enhances your technical understanding of business while nurturing a strong entrepreneurial mindset, our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year is the ideal choice.

This programme is designed with flexibility in mind, making it a great fit if you need to balance your studies with work or family commitments. The Foundation Year provides you with the essential knowledge and skills required to succeed throughout your degree journey. As you progress, the course gradually increases in intensity, deepening your understanding of entrepreneurship, innovation, and new venture management.

You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience by applying your learning to real-world business scenarios, developing key business planning and strategic thinking skills. From identifying profitable opportunities to turning your ideas into viable businesses, this course equips you with the tools to launch and grow ventures that can drive economic impact and social transformation.

Throughout the course, you’ll explore how different business models operate across global markets and gain valuable insights into strategic, tactical, and innovative approaches to entrepreneurship.

Our industry-experienced lecturers will guide you every step of the way, helping you navigate both the exciting opportunities and potential challenges of the entrepreneurial journey. You’ll also benefit from dedicated, one-to-one support in academics, careers, finance, and well-being through our student welfare team.

This course isn’t just about learning business — it’s about becoming a business leader.

Curriculum

Course Structure

This course is structured across four years, beginning with a Foundation Year to help you build essential academic and business skills. The final year offers six distinct pathways, allowing you to tailor your learning to your interests and career goals by choosing a specialist module that explores current challenges in today’s business and entrepreneurship landscape.

Foundation Year

Academic Writing and Research Skills (20 credits)
Business Environment (20 credits)
Entrepreneurial People and Processes (20 credits)
Fundamentals of Finance (20 credits)
Introduction to Business (20 credits)
IT Essentials (20 credits)

Year 1

Entrepreneurial Organisations (20 credits)
Entrepreneurial Recognition, Ideas and Opportunities (20 credits)
Introduction to Marketing (20 credits)
Introduction to Strategic Management (20 credits)
Managerial Finance (20 credits)
Project Management (20 credits)

Year 2

Business Ideas and Opportunities Generation (20 credits)
Business Planning and Pitching (20 credits)
Digital Marketing and Social Media in Business (20 credits)
Financing a Business Venture and Legal Aspects (20 credits)
Intrapreneurial Development (20 credits)
Social Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

Year 3

Global Strategies (20 credits)
Market Research (20 credits)
Project (60 credits)

You will also choose one specialist module based on your preferred pathway:

Contemporary Issues in Entrepreneurship (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Events and Hospitality (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in IT and Communications (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Professional Business Services (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Retail (20 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Supply Chain (20 credits)

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be aged 18 or over and meet the following criteria:

Hold a Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points)
Have an English qualification:
- GCSE English grade 4/C or
- CEFR B1 level
Don’t meet the English requirement? You can take an English test at a Justeducated campus.

How to Apply
1. Complete the application form by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page.
2. Submit your supporting documents when requested by Justeducated.
3. Attend a panel interview — this will assess your listening and speaking abilities. You’ll also write a personal reflection statement to demonstrate your writing skills.
4. Wait for the final decision — Justeducated will contact you with the outcome of your application.

Fees & Funding

BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year

Start Date	Annual Tuition Fee
June 2025	£9,250 per year
August 2025 onwards	Foundation Year: £5,760 Years 1–3: £9,535 per year

Following the UK Government’s announcement regarding changes to undergraduate tuition fees for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025, Justeducated has updated its fee structure accordingly.

Please note:
Tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent academic years in line with government-determined inflationary adjustments. This applies to both new and continuing students.

Funding Your Studies

You may be eligible to access financial support from the UK Government to help cover your tuition and living expenses while studying.

Support options include:

A Tuition Fee Loan – to cover the full cost of your tuition fees
A Maintenance Loan – to help with day-to-day living costs during your studies

For full details on eligibility, application steps, and repayment terms, please visit our Fees & Funding page.

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