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FdA Foundation Degree Applied Business Management

LCLondon College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) · London

Step into the world of business with our Foundation Degree (FdA) in Applied Business Management, designed around creativity, enterprise and real-world experience. This programme equips you with the professional skills an…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
2 years
Intakes
Oct, Feb, Jun
English
IELTS 6.0

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Course Overview

Step into the world of business with our Foundation Degree (FdA) in Applied Business Management, designed around creativity, enterprise and real-world experience. This programme equips you with the professional skills and academic knowledge to thrive in today’s fast-changing business landscape, while keeping your learning practical, project-based and employment-focused. From the start, you’ll apply ideas directly through hands-on projects, tackling real business challenges that reflect contemporary social, economic and environmental issues. Continuous development is built into the course, giving you the chance to reflect on your progress, grow your confidence and prepare for the next stage of study or your career. Collaboration sits at the core of your experience. You’ll work alongside peers and industry experts, building strategic thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills that employers value. By graduation, you’ll have the mindset, adaptability and practical expertise to launch your own venture or succeed in a wide range of professional business roles.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Standard route - Applicants required to have one of the following: 48 UCAS points, or A Levels: DD, or BTEC Level 3, or NVQ Level 3, or Access to HE, or B2 English level, or Accepted T Levels: 48 UCAS points Applicants will be required to have three GCSE passes at grade C or above (including Maths and English) or Equivalent qualifications at Level 2 with English and Maths.

English Language Requirements

GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent · Functional Skills English Level 2. · Duolingo English Test (DET) 85 minimum preferably no minimum per component

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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 1

Contemporary Business Environment
Marketing in the Digital Age
Digital Transformation and Business Innovation
Academic Skills for Success

Year 2

Leading and Managing Real-World Businesses
Agility and Operational Excellence
Creative Business Project
Data-Driven Decision Making

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

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Campus Locations

London

Sceptre Court 40 Tower Hill London EC3N 4DX

About this information

Last updated
1 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA) website available at lcca.ac.uk on 1 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London College of Contemporary Arts (LCCA); 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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