Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Understand how organisations operate and compete.
- Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
- Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.
University of Lancashire · Preston
BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year
Adds a preparatory foundation year before the Business Management degree, for students who do not yet meet direct-entry requirements. Leads into the full BA. The programme develops strategy, organisations, leadership, decision-making and responsible management. It is designed to build the academic and subject foundations needed for later degree study.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Business analyst
- Operations manager
- Management consultant
- Business development professional
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 64 UCAS points (Sri Lankan A/L: 50% overall for foundation entry)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan A/L (GCE Advanced) with 60% overall for Year 1 (60% in any required subject); 50% overall for a foundation year. ONCampus foundation also available.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University of Lancashire.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on lancashire.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Lancashire before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.