Management with Foundation Year BSc (UCAS N20A)
Explore our Management with Foundation Year degree at Warwick
Studying Management with Foundation Year (BSc) will enable you to learn a wide range of relevant, highly transferable and sought-after skills. Develop advanced knowledge and skills in a range of business areas with our highly adaptable degree.
General entry requirements
Please note that this course is only available to applicants eligible for Home Fee Status. Find out more about Fee Status.Link opens in a new window
This course is designed for students who would otherwise not be able to meet our standard admissions criteria. You will be considered for direct entry instead if your predicted grades meet the contextual offer level for our main Management degrees.
Additional requirements: Widening Participation Status
Please note that this course is only available to applicants eligible for Home Fee Status. Find out more about Fee Status.
You must meet one of the Widening Participation criteria below:
- Having spent time in local-authority care
- Be a refugee or asylum seeker having either limited leave to remain or are under ‘humanitarian protection’ or have been granted refugee status with indefinite leave to remain
- Living in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR 4, quintile 1) or an area which has a high level of deprivation (Index of Multiple Deprivation, 0-20%).
- Attending a school where average performance of students achieving 5 A*-C GCSE including English and Mathematics was below the national average and/or attending a school/college with below the national average performance at KS5 and attending a school or college with above national average entitlement/eligibility to Free School Meals.
Please use our contextual indicator checkerLink opens in a new window to check whether you meet criteria 3 or 4 from the above list. Please note that we do not make contextual offers for the Foundation Course. If you are experiencing (or have experienced) other disadvantaging circumstances you may express this in an AWARDS formLink opens in a new window This must be sent within two weeks of application (excluding holidays).
A level typical offer
You will need to complete and pass three full A-Level courses.
A level additional information
You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, 6/B in GCSE Mathematics and 4/C in five other GCSE subjects. Applicants with grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature will also be considered.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.
We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
Additional requirements: Widening Participation Status
Please note that this course is only available to applicants eligible for Home Fee Status. Find out more about Fee Status.
You must meet one of the Widening Participation criteria below:
- Having spent time in local-authority care
- Be a refugee or asylum seeker having either limited leave to remain or are under ‘humanitarian protection’ or have been granted refugee status with indefinite leave to remain
- Living in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR 4, quintile 1) or an area which has a high level of deprivation (Index of Multiple Deprivation, 0-20%).
- Attending a school where average performance of students achieving 5 A*-C GCSE including English and Mathematics was below the national average and/or attending a school/college with below the national average performance at KS5 and attending a school or college with above national average entitlement/eligibility to Free School Meals.
Please use our contextual indicator checkerLink opens in a new window to check whether you meet criteria 3 or 4 from the above list. Please note that we do not make contextual offers for the Foundation Course. If you are experiencing (or have experienced) other disadvantaging circumstances you may express this in an AWARDS formLink opens in a new window This must be sent within two weeks of application (excluding holidays).
IB typical offer
You will need to complete three subjects at Higher Level and three subjects at Standard Level.
IB additional information
You will also need grade B or 6 in GCSE English Language, B or 6 in GCSE Mathematics and C or 4 in five other GCSE subjects. Applicants with grade C or 4 in GCSE English Language and grade B or 6 in GCSE English Literature will also be considered.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.
We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
Additional requirements: Widening Participation Status
Please note that this course is only available to applicants eligible for Home Fee Status. Find out more about Fee Status.
You must meet one of the Widening Participation criteria below:
- Having spent time in local-authority care
- Be a refugee or asylum seeker having either limited leave to remain or are under ‘humanitarian protection’ or have been granted refugee status with indefinite leave to remain
- Living in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR 4, quintile 1) or an area which has a high level of deprivation (Index of Multiple Deprivation, 0-20%).
- Attending a school where average performance of students achieving 5 A*-C GCSE including English and Mathematics was below the national average and/or attending a school/college with below the national average performance at KS5 and attending a school or college with above national average entitlement/eligibility to Free School Meals.
Please use our contextual indicator checkerLink opens in a new window to check whether you meet criteria 3 or 4 from the above list. Please note that we do not make contextual offers for the Foundation Course. If you are experiencing (or have experienced) other disadvantaging circumstances you may express this in an AWARDS formLink opens in a new window This must be sent within two weeks of application (excluding holidays).
BTEC typical offer
Complete and pass a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma.
You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, 6/B in GCSE Mathematics and 4/C in five other GCSE subjects. Applicants with grade 4/C in GCSE English Language and grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature will also be considered.
General GCSE requirements
Unless specified differently above, you will also need a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or an equivalent qualification) in English Language and either Mathematics or a Science subject. Find out more about our entry requirements and the qualifications we accept.
We advise that you also check the English Language requirements for your course which may specify a higher GCSE English requirement. Please find the information about this below.
English Language requirements
All applicants have to meet our English Language requirements. If you cannot demonstrate that you meet these, you may be invited to take part in our Pre-sessional English course at WarwickLink opens in a new window.
This course requires: Band C
Learn more about our English Language requirementsLink opens in a new window
Frequently asked questions
Warwick may make differential offers to students in a number of circumstances. These include students participating in a Widening Participation programme or who meet the contextual data criteria.
Differential offers will usually be one or two grades below Warwick’s standard offer.
All students who successfully complete the Warwick IFP and apply to Warwick through UCAS will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a related undergraduate programme (selected courses only).
Find out more about standard offers and conditions for the IFP.
We welcome applications for deferred entry.
We do not typically interview applicants. Offers are made based on your UCAS form which includes predicted and actual grades, your personal statement and school reference.
Course overview
This course is designed to provide you with access to our main Management or Management with Placement Year degree’s if challenging circumstances mean that you have not been able to meet the standard entry requirements.
We are looking for applicants who have the drive and motivation, and ultimately want to progress to a professionally-orientated qualification that is consistently ranked highly in major UK league tables. We will help you to develop valuable skills such as teamwork, presenting, time management, problem solving, decision making, and also build your confidence.
During the Foundation Year you will be part of a small community working closely together on group projects. The course also involves working with external organisations to give you a better understanding of how business works. You will complete a project in the third term working with an organisation to identify an issue or challenge.
If you successfully complete the Foundation Year, you will automatically join our direct entry students following the course structure for Management or Management with Placement Year. If you choose to study the 5-year course with the integrated placement year you will work in the UK or overseas.
Important information
We are planning to expand our pathway offering for 2023 entry onwards. The core and optional modules that you are required to study as part of these pathways are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As these pathways are approved, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates. Sign up to receive updates.
Student case study
Core modules
Our Foundation Year prepares you for degree-level study at WBS and gives students the opportunity to build their knowledge about business, improve some key skills we have found to be important to success during the undergraduate degree, and spend a year getting used to the university environment.
The modules you will take will help build your maths and statistics skills, your organisational problem-solving skills, such as creativity, leadership and teamwork, and give you a chance to work on academic practices like research, critical thinking, and university level writing. They will also develop your knowledge on general areas of business, like marketing, operations management, accounting and finance, and help you conduct research to solve real organisational problems.
If you successfully complete the Foundation Year you will automatically progress to BSc Management and join our direct entry students. If you choose to study BSc Management (with Foundation Year) with Placement Year you will complete your work placement within your fourth year and return to WBS for your final year of studies.
Important information
We are planning to expand our pathway offering for 2023 entry onwards. The core and optional modules that you are required to study as part of these pathways are currently undergoing approval through the University's rigorous academic processes. As these pathways are approved, we will update the course information on this webpage. It is therefore very important that you check this webpage for the latest information before you apply and prior to accepting an offer. Sign up to receive updates. Sign up to receive updates.
Year One: Foundation Year
Term One
- Academic Practice
- Foundations of Business
- Business Statistics
- Intermediate Mathematics
Term Two
- Accounting and Finance
- Business Consulting
- Management of Global Risks
- Problem Solving in Organisations
Term Three
- Business Consulting
- Problem Solving in Organisations
Year Two (same as BSc Management Year One)
- CORE: Foundations, Skills and Debates
- Accounting for Business
- Foundations of Financial Management
- Economics for Business
- Management, Organisations and Society
- Principles of Marketing
- Foundations of Data Analysis for Management
- Business Analytics, or Digital Ventures or Management of Global Risks, or a language
Year Three
- CORE: Global Environment of Business
- CORE: Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Operations Management
Final Year
- CORE: Critical Issues in Management
BSc Management with Placement Year
If you choose to study BSc Management with Placement Year, you will work or study (overseas or in the UK) during the third year of your course. You will study the modules listed within Year Three within your final year (Year Four) when you return to WBS, utilising your newly developed skills and knowledge during your final year modules.
Explore WBS modules in more detail.Link opens in a new window
Optional modules
Marketing
- Marketing Research
- Global Issues in Marketing
- Marketing Strategy
- Consumer Behaviour
Finance
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Investment Management
- Banks and Financial Systems
- Alternative and Responsible Investments
Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Finance and Venture Capital
- Building a Venture
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
- Law for Entrepreneurs
Digital Business
- Digital Business in Modern Organisations
- Enterprise Information Systems
- Artificial Intelligence for Business
Other electives
- Behavioural Economics
- Supply Chain Management
- Project Management
- Images of Creativity
- Developing and Communicating Powerful Brands
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Economics of Wellbeing
Assessment
You will be assessed through a combination of examinations and assessments including:
- Individual assignments
- Projects
- Case study analysis
- Online quizzes
- Groupwork
- Presentations.
The final degree classification is determined by your second and final year marks and each contributes 50%.
Teaching
You will learn in a variety of ways including:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Online learning
Class sizes
During the Foundation Year you will mainly work in seminar-style classes with up to 25 students for at least 12 hours per week, equipping you with the skills, knowledge and depth of understanding that you will need to continue learning independently between sessions. After successfully completing the Foundation Year you will progress to Year One where your lectures will become larger with up to 500 students in a class and around 25 students in your seminars.
Typical contact hours
This varies by year but you will have approximately 12 to 15 hours per week of:
- Class time
- Online activities such as quizzes and group work
- Student support and feedback hours
During your feedback hours, you can meet the Module Leader or seminar tutors to ask questions.
Tuition fees
Scholarships and bursaries
Your career
Graduates from Warwick Business School have gone on to work for employers including:
- American Express
- Amazon
- Barclays
- British Airways
- Danone UK
- Deutsche Bank
- Deloitte
- EY
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- KPMG
- McKinsey and Company
- Morgan Stanley
- Microsoft
- Network Rail
- Procter and Gamble
- PwC
- Rolls-Royce
- Sony Europe
- Vodafone
They have pursued careers such as:
- Analyst Risk Control Technician
- Audit Associate
- Communications Consultant
- Commercial Banking Analyst
- Consulting Associate
- Corporate Finance Analyst
- Corporate Tax Associate
- Entrepreneur and Strategic Manager
- National Account Manager
- Private Equity Analyst
- Procurement Graduate
- Project Manager
- Research and Marketing Analyst
- Start-up Co-founder
- Technology Analyst
Helping you find the right career
We have our own dedicated careers team at Warwick Business School called WBS CareersPlus.
Personalised support
Our dedicated CareersPlus team provides specialised careers services solely for Warwick Business School students including:
- 1-2-1 careers coaching
- Career planning and preparation workshops
- Employer events
- Work placements and internships
Bespoke employer events organised specifically for our students have seen the likes of EY, L’Oréal, Aldi, Johnson and Johnson, Royal Bank of Scotland, Grant Thornton UK LLP, Accenture and Aston Martin visit Warwick Business School, providing students with great networking opportunities and links to top local, national and international brands.
Group workshops
You can also attend group workshops and employer events throughout the year. Our workshops cover all aspects of the job application process, from creating your CV to preparing for interviews and assessment centres. Tailored sessions, such as ‘What job is right for you?’ can help you to plan your future career and actions. Past examples include:
- Writing an effective CV
- How to network with employers skills workshop
- Internships and Placements opportunities employer event
- Careers Fairs and informal networking opportunities with employers
- Sector events with industry speakers, for students who want to pursue a career in a specific sector such as Marketing, Finance and Banking
Warwick Business School
If you’re interested in the bigger picture, comfortable challenging assumptions and want a degree that will open doors, then WBS is the place for you. We will give you the foundation for change and prepare you for your future career. Are you ready to make your mark in the world of business?
Find out more about us on our website
Our courses
- Accounting and Finance (BSc)
- Accounting and Finance (with Foundation Year) (BSc)
- International Management (BSc)
- Management (BSc)
- Management with Foundation Year (BSc)
Related degrees
- Computer Science with Business Studies (BSc)
- Economics (BSc)
- Economics, Politics and International Studies (BSc/BA)
- Economics and Industrial Organisation (BSc)
- Engineering Business Management (BEng)
- German and Business Studies (BA)
- Global Sustainable Development and Business Studies (BASc)
- MORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics) (BSc)
- MMORSE (Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics)
- Physics and Business Studies (BSc)
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Our campus
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Food and drink
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You will benefit from a variety of flexible, well-equipped study spaces and teaching facilities across the University.
- The Oculus, our outstanding learning hub, houses state-of-the-art lecture theatres and innovative social learning and network areas.
- The University Library provides access to over one million printed works and tens of thousands of electronic journals
- Three Learning Grids offering you flexible individual and group study spaces.
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The University is close to major road, rail and air links. London is just an hour by direct train from Coventry, with Birmingham a 20-minute trip. Birmingham International Airport is nearby (a 20-minute drive).
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Our Chaplaincy is home to Chaplains from the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths. We provide regular services for all Christian denominations and a Shabbat meal every Friday for our Jewish students. There is also an Islamic prayer hall, halal kitchen and ablution facilities.
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