BA (Hons) - Business Management with Marketing (Integrated Foundation Year)

How you will learn

Primarily our BA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing course is delivered face to face.

However, good use is made of the University’s virtual learning environment and other learning resources such as e-portfolio to support teaching and learning.

Our academic team uses a wide range of teaching methods including lectures, seminars, workshops, fieldwork, work-based learning, employer based case studies, live projects, guided learning, simulations, discussion groups including virtual forums and other digital formats. You will also be asked to work in small groups which encourage collaborative learning.

How you will be assessed

You will be assessed on your achievement of the programme learning outcomes, which, in turn, are achieved by meeting the learning outcomes of the modules.

The assessment of the programme learning outcomes will therefore be achieved by assessment at the module level. Selection of the methods for assessment will be determined by the requirements of each individual module and the rationale for selection of those methods will be left to the module specifications.

A key aspect of the programme is that you are able to convert your learning by critically reflecting on practice and experience, in line with the QAA benchmark statements.

This is achieved through both formative and summative reflection throughout the programme. You are expected to be able to demonstrate a range of cognitive and intellectual skills together with techniques specific to human resources management. You should also be able to demonstrate relevant personal and interpersonal skills. A variety of assessment methods are used to ensure you have achieved the outcomes related to knowledge and understanding, including:

• Essays
• Exams
• Portfolios
• Case Studies
• Reports
• Presentations (Oral and Posters)
• Assignments
• Dissertation

Formative assessment is an integral part within each module and formative feedback is a developmental tool providing the opportunity for you to obtain advice, comment and opinion at an early stage in the assessment process enabling you to participate in and develop your ideas and strategies.

Formative assessment allows you to practice the requirements for summative assessment better enabling you to assess your own strengths and areas for improvement.

Formative feedback can take a number of forms including short essays, research exercises, peer reviews, presentations, mock examinations and on-line activities, such as blogs and wikis.

Tuition Fees

2022 - 2023

• £9,250 - UK
• £13,250 - International

The tuition fee for the integrated foundation year for students entering in 2022/23 is £6,125 for UK and £8565 for International. All subsequent years will be at the standard fee rate for the programme.

The figures above don't include accommodation and living costs.

Tuition fees are set annually and are subject to review each year. The University may therefore raise tuition fees in the second or subsequent years of a course, in line with inflation and/or the maximum permitted by law or Government policy. Students will be notified of any changes as soon as possible.

International Finance

At the University of Cumbria, we offer affordable tuition fees for international and EU students looking to study at one of our main four campuses. No matter your choice of course or career path, our International Team is here to support you.

More Information

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries, grants and funds available to support you throughout your studies with us. This includes the Cumbria Bursary - a non-repayable bursary designed to support first year students with a household income of less than £25,000.

Additional Costs

There will be some additional costs associated with the course including stationery, textbooks, field trips and membership fees although some of these features are optional.

Books are reviewed annually and are therefore subject to change, course welcome information will provide you with an indicative list for the year.