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Business with Finance with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Liverpool John Moores University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Why study Business with Finance with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University?

  • Shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awards 2024 Business School of the Year
  • Prepares students for multiple business roles through the use of business simulation tools and live projects
  • Gain technical business skills through practical application of business theory
  • Taught by leading experts in fields of business, finance, accountancy and economics
  • Opportunity to undertake a sandwich year on work placement
  • Study abroad opportunities in China, the USA and across Europe during your second year of study
About your course BSc (Hons) Business with Finance with Foundation Year will develop you intellectually and prepare you for a successful career in business and finance related roles in a variety of industries. You will study vital business principles, such as digital business intelligence, organisational behaviour and strategic management, while taking a financial pathway, which includes corporate investment and financial management, personal finance and financial reporting. This programme is part of the 'Business with' suite, which allows students to transfer to a different specialism, such Digital Marketing, International Business Management or Media Communications, at the end of their first year of study. Another advantage of this degree is the optional sandwich year in which you spend 48 weeks on a paid work placement in the UK or overseas. This will enable you to put into practice many of the concepts and techniques developed in years one and two as well as developing your personal skills and enhancing your CV. Students who complete the placement year in the School's more established degrees tend to experience a significant improvement in their academic performance and many go on to gain first class honours degrees, often returning to work for their placement company after graduation. Liverpool Business School has partnerships with business schools at universities and colleges across Europe, in the USA and in China. Students on this programme are able to spend a semester in their second year at a partner university abroad as part of their studies. Students can also choose to spend an additional year of study at one of our partner universities between the second and third years. All study abroad opportunities are in English. There are also many supported opportunities for activities at partner universities during summer vacations and Liverpool Business School provides places on language skills courses. Live Consultancy Project Through LJMU's Liverpool Business Clinic, students have a unique opportunity to work on real client briefs with local organisations putting academic theory into real world practice. This live consultancy projects is an optional module to a traditional final-year dissertation. Foundation Year The Foundation Year is ideal if you have the interest and ability to study for a degree, but do not have the qualifications to enter directly onto the Business with Finance honours degree programme yet. Once you pass the Foundation Year (level 3) you will progress directly onto the first year (level 4) of the honours degree. If you are a full-time UK student, you will qualify for student financial support for the full duration of your course (subject to eligibility criteria).

Modules

Please visit the Liverpool John Moores University website for detailed module information.

Assessment method

Assessment varies depending on the modules you choose, but will usually include a combination of exams and coursework. We understand that students perform differently depending on the type of assessment they are given and so a range of assessment methods is used on the programme. These include written assignments (essays/reports, individual/group), exams (closed and open book), practical assessments, individual and group presentations, portfolios, reflective logs and the final year live consultancy project. The university policy is to provide feedback within 15 working days for coursework, and the opportunity for individual follow-up with your tutor. We believe that constructive feedback is vital in helping you identify your strengths as well as the areas where you may need to develop further.

How to apply

29Jan

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

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Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and/or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
93%
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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
EU £17750 Year 1
International £17750 Year 1
Channel Islands £17750 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £17750 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Sponsorship information

Please see our Bursaries and Scholarships page for more information: https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/discover/fees-and-funding/bursaries-and-scholarships

Business with Finance with Foundation Year at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS