BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year

The BSc (Hons) in Business Management at Victoria College of Arts and Design blends creative thinking with real-world business skills. You’ll collaborate with peers, industry professionals, and educators while exploring four key themes: Innovation, Creative Perspectives, Ethics, Social Responsibility and Sustainability, and Future Perspectives. Designed to spark entrepreneurial ambition, the course equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to lead in new ways or launch your own venture.

Course Overview

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Start Date

November, February, June

Duration

4 years

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Campus

Canary Wharf London, London Borough London

Tuition Fee

5760 for Foundation Year - £9535 for following years (Year 1-3)

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Study Mode

Full Time

Course Structure

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Foundation Year

This course aims to familiarise students with the essential principles of academic conduct.

You'll cultivate a diverse skill set essential for the field of business and management, emphasizing abilities such as academic writing, creative problem-solving, effective communication, and research methodologies.

Modules may include*:
Critical and Creative Thinking
20 credits

BSM24001

Academic and Professional Writing and Communication
20 credits

BSM24002

Contexts of Creative Industries
20 credits

BSM24003

Digital Literacies and Skills
20 credits

BSM24004

Contemporary Issues and Culture
20 credits

BSM24005

Creative Ventures
20 credits

BSM24006

*Subject to change.

Year 1

You will be exposed to modules on operations and management, alongside business finance, to help you achieve a foundational grasp of business practice principles.

You'll discover how strategy is integrated at the managerial level to bolster the business and operational functions of an organisation.

Modules may include*:
Principles of Marketing
20 credits

BSM24101

The Business Landscape
20 credits

BSM24102

Professional Life Practice 'Developing you Practice'
20 credits

PLP24103

Business Finance
20 credits

BSM24104

Operation and Project Management
20 credits

BSM24105

Professional Life Practice “Exploring your Practice”
20 credits

PLP24106

*Subject to change.

Year 2

In the second year, you'll showcase your proficiency in recognising, critically assessing, and utilising global business practice theories. Additionally, you'll be given the chance to engage in a practical work experience or undertake a professional assignment.

People Management and Organisational Behaviour
20 credits

BSM24201

The Consumer Journey
20 credits

BSM24202

Entrepreneurism
40 credits

BSM24204

Professional Life Practice - Applying your Practice
20 credits

PLP24203

Work-Based Learning
20 credits

PLP24206

*Subject to change.

Year 3

In your concluding year, you'll expand upon the insights gained in the first and second years, using that knowledge to address real-world business challenges. Your in-depth comprehension of business research, cultivated over the years, will empower you to create an exceptional final project.

By engaging in a collaborative study setting and interacting with peers from various courses, you'll hone both the technical and interpersonal skills that are highly sought after by employers.

Such a team-oriented learning approach will allow you to delve into various aspects of business operations, deepening your grasp on the evolution of organisations. This foundation will also be instrumental in fostering connections that can propel your growth post-graduation.

Professional Life Practice - Situating your Practice
20 credits

PLP24303

Applied Research Project
40 credits

BSM24301

Business Consultancy
20 credits

BSM24304

Global Business Strategy
40 credits

BSM24302

*Subject to change.

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Standard Academic Route

48 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3

• For international qualifications, ECCTIS (formally NARIC) will be used to establish equivalence to their comparable level in the UK.

Non-standard Academic Route

•For applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK. This experience should showcase transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course.

•For applicants under age 21, they cannot apply through the non-standard route. They can only apply through the standard route with a Level 3 qualification.

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English Language Requirements

To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR).

A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include:

•GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above

•IELTS 5.5 overall

•Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English

•Internal English Assessment

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Portfolio Requirements (Optional)

(Optional) Applicants can submit a personal 'portfolio', using any one of the following formats:

  • A video or audio recording; using speech, animation, images, or any other appropriate content the candidate wishes. The video must be no less than one minute and no more than two minutes in length.
  • A digital portfolio of images and writing using Word, Canva, PowerPoint or any other suitable software of the applicant's choice.

Portfolio Content:

In the portfolio, applicants should clearly evidence and explain the reasons they wish to study their chosen subject and how they believe their studies can positively impact their lives in the future.

Note: Applicants for the BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing course are not required to provide a personal 'portfolio', unless they wish to do so.

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