Course Overview
Our BA Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course is designed to infuse you with the essential elements to maximise your entrepreneurial potential.
If you are looking for a platform to develop your technical understanding of business, with a vocational structure that continually improves and develops your entrepreneurial mindset — this course is designed for you.
Our BA Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year course provides a different pathway towards achieving your academic and professional aspirations — particularly if you need a course that can be structured around your work and family commitments.
The Foundation Year of this course helps you build the necessary skills and basic understanding needed to be successful during the following three years. The following years gradually increase the intensity of your learning — building your understanding of entrepreneurship and new venture management while also providing unique learning pathways to explore during the final year.
Our BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year prepares you to realise the potential of your own business ideas — from the awareness to spot lucrative opportunities to the skills needed to make them a reality. This course has an engaging structure that also takes you through dynamic organisations and how they generate employment opportunities, economic growth and social transformation.
BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year is offered by Oxford Brookes University in partnership with GBS. Students can choose from flexible class schedules such as Weekday, Weekend, Evening, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full Time study modes, ensuring accessibility for learners. It supports various academic pathways, including Bachelors levels, making it suitable for a wide range of students seeking professional or academic advancement. This course is available across key study locations including Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester. To help you navigate, direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Global Business and Entrepreneurship with Foundation Year
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Queensway
84-86 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG
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Wellington Place
1 Wellington Place, Leeds LS1 4AP
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Stratford
4 Cam Road, Stratford London, E15 2SN
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Greenford
891 Greenford Road, Greenford, London UB6 0HE
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Universal Square
Universal Square, Devonshire Street North Manchester, M12 6JH
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English Language Requirement
Proof of English language proficiency is required if English is not the applicant’s first language. Proficiency can be demonstrated through:
· Previously studied qualifications in English:
· GCSE English Language (minimum grade C/4) or equivalent, completed within the last 5 years.
· Other qualifications taught in English, as determined by GBS.
· Accepted tests (valid for 2 years):
· CEFR Level B2 or equivalent:
· Undergraduate: Equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in each element).
· Other tests: TOEFL, Pearson PTE, or GBS internal English assessment.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Courses
Foundation Year Entry
Standard Entry:
- Level 3 qualification (equivalent to 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points).
- Five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above or equivalent.
- Equivalency of foreign qualifications confirmed by GBS admissions.
Non-Standard Entry:
- Mature students (21+): Minimum of 12 months of full-time appropriate professional work experience, supported by references.
Assessed via:
- Interview (listening and speaking skills)
- Numeracy test
- Written personal reflection statement
Additional Notes:
Applicants missing part of standard entry may qualify with relevant experience, assessed case-by-case.
Walk-In Interviews
GBS welcomes walk-in interviews from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM. No appointment is necessary—just visit us at your convenience.
Please ensure you bring the following:
- Proof of ID (e.g., passport, driving licence)
- All relevant academic and supporting documents
Our admissions team will be on hand to guide you through your options and next steps.
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