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Foundation Year Business

MUMiddlesex University London · London

The Foundation Year in Business is an ideal stepping-stone for students who wish to pursue a full-time business degree but may not currently meet the standard entry requirements or feel ready for degree-level study. This…

Tuition
£5,760/yr
Duration
1 year
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from mdx.ac.uk, updated 4 June 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The Foundation Year in Business is an ideal stepping-stone for students who wish to pursue a full-time business degree but may not currently meet the standard entry requirements or feel ready for degree-level study. This one-year foundation programme is designed to build your confidence and academic skills before you progress directly onto one of the institution's three-year undergraduate degree courses. Throughout the year, you will study four compulsory modules covering business, law, society, academic research, and digital literacy. You will be supported by a dedicated teaching team, personal tutors, and academic assistants. The course is taught at the Hendon campus in north London, providing a welcoming environment for students from over 122 countries. By successfully completing this foundation year, you will be well-prepared for the challenges of your chosen degree and future career. The institution reserves the right to update modules to ensure the curriculum remains relevant to industry standards and graduate prospects.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

40–64 UCAS points including GCSE English and Maths C/4. A Levels: DE or B BTEC: PPP (48) Access requirements: Overall pass: must include 45 credits at level 3 Combinations: A combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 40-64 UCAS Tariff points

English Language Requirements

GCSE English and Maths C/4

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 0

Foundations of Business, Law and Society30 Credits Credits
Academic Skills, Research and Technology30 Credits Credits
Digital and Mathematical Literacy30 Credits Credits
Business Foundation Project30 Credits Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
4 June 2026
Source
mdx.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Middlesex University London website available at mdx.ac.uk on 4 June 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Middlesex University London; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
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