Oxford Brookes University
Business and Management Practice (Wiltshire College and University Centre, Chippenham Campus) FdA
Oxford Brookes University

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22438 £20448 £24818
25-75 percentile range £18849 - £25991 £15981 - £24541 £19498 - £30391

Course Description

The Foundation Degree in Business and Management Practice provides a practical business education programme for students who wish to study at Higher Education level in their local area. Designed in cooperation with and supported by employers, the programme has a strong focus on employability skills appropriate to the workplace. It is delivered in such a way as to enable students to continue in employment while studying. Students have the opportunity to progress to the BA (Hons) Business and Management Practice Level 6 ‘Top-Up’ final year either at Wiltshire College or to the BA (Hons) Business and Management Practice Level 6 final year at Oxford Brookes University.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

As work-based learning is an integral part of a Foundation Degree, in addition to holding one of the above entry qualifications, applicants should normally have a current role in an appropriate workplace setting and provide a line manager’s letter of support and recommendation. The work environment may be voluntary or paid, full-time, part-time or work placement. It is the student’s responsibility to secure a role in order to complete the assessment on the programme. Failure to secure access to an appropriate work environment may mean that the student is unable to complete the programme.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Business and Management Practice (Wiltshire College and University Centre, Chippenham Campus), FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Business and Management Practice (Wiltshire College and University Centre, Chippenham Campus) FdA

England UK £7570 year 1
Northern Ireland £7570 year 1
Scotland £7570 year 1
Wales £7570 year 1
Channel Islands £7570 year 1
EU £9900 year 1
International £9900 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

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About Oxford Brookes University

Oxford Brookes University was established in 1865, in the town of Oxford. This higher education institution operates from three main campuses: Headington, Wheatley, and Harcourt Hill - with a secondary campus in Swindon devoted to Nursing and a variety of CPD courses. This university performs strongly both in the areas of academics and athletics, holding prestigious achievements in both domains.

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Student composition of Oxford Brookes University

undergraduates:
11520
postgraduates:
2880
Total:
14400
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Where is this programme taught

Wiltshire College and University Centre
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