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Business and Entrepreneurship (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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University of Lancashire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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12Oct
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22Nov
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Course summary

Course Overview Our BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (with Foundation Year) course will give you the skills, insight and experience to launch your own business. You'll learn how to lead innovation within an organisation. On our BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (with Foundation Year) degree, you’ll gain exclusive access to the University’s award-winning Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. There, you’ll be connected with our network of local businesses and mentors. You'll also get access to a variety of innovation opportunities. As a student member, you’ll be part of a vibrant entrepreneurial network. You'll learn from experienced Entrepreneurs in Residence who’ve built successful ventures across tech, creative industries, social enterprise and consultancy. You’ll build the key skills in strategy, finance, marketing and leadership that are needed to build a successful business. You'll also get the opportunity to apply them through live projects and real-world business challenges. You’ll take part in an assessment centre experience, as part of your preparation for the graduate job market. This will help you better understand recruitment techniques. You’ll also earn digital micro-credentials from industry leaders like FactSet, Microsoft, Google and LinkedIn. This will help to enhance your CV and your entry into the areas of financial leadership you are most interested in. Why study with us

  • We are a nationally accredited Business School, recognised for excelling in supporting small businesses, student entrepreneurship and the local economy.
  • Gain exclusive student membership to our award-winning Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. Connect with local businesses, mentors and innovation opportunities through entrepreneurial networks.
  • Learn from experienced business leaders through our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. You'll gain practical insights from experts across tech, creative, consultancy and social enterprise.
What you'll do
  • You'll build various skills through live projects, real-world business challenges and hands-on experiences. You'll apply these skills in strategy, finance, marketing and leadership. By the end of your studies, you'll be prepared to launch your own venture or lead innovation in a business.
  • You'll gain access to a student membership in our award-winning Centre for SME and Enterprise Development. You'll receive mentorship, networking opportunities and insights that will shape your journey.
  • You'll learn from experienced business leaders through our Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. You'll get practical insights from experts across tech, creative, consultancy and social enterprise.
Future Careers Future careers This degree opens the door to a wide range of exciting career path. Whether you're launching your own venture or driving innovation within a business, a future career could include:
  • Entrepreneur or business founder
  • Innovation lead or transformation consultant
  • Start-up team lead or scale-up strategist
  • Social enterprise manager
  • Business development executive
  • Graduate trainee or business consultant

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

How to apply

14Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
BE11
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Campus code:
U

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £5760 Year 1
Northern Ireland £5760 Year 1
Scotland £5760 Year 1
Wales £5760 Year 1
Channel Islands £5760 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note fees for the foundation year will be £5,760, and then £9,535 per year for the remainder of the course. *subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index Inflation rate and increases permitted by the Government
Business and Entrepreneurship (with Foundation Year) at University of Lancashire - UCAS