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BA Business Management with Foundation Year
University of Derby🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Business & Administrative Studies
Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary£25,000
Satisfaction94%
Degree Completion45%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work85%
Expected Starting Salary
bottom quartile nationallyTypical starting salary for Business & Administrative Studies graduates
Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,000
typical starting salary
£23,000
£29,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business & Administrative Studies graduates nationally earn £20,000–£70,000 (1545 courses)HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen
Where Graduates Work
Top job roles graduates enter after this course
01
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
02
Caring personal services
15%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
15%
04
Administrative occupations
10%
05
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
★ Professional
5%
06
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
07
Process, plant and machine operatives
5%
08
Secretarial and related occupations
5%
09
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
10
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
0%
Professional Accreditations
This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:
Recognised Professional Body (03301)
03301
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (03401)
03401
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (03501)
03501
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (03601)
03601
Note: 1
Recognised Professional Body (04401)
04401
Note: 0
Student Satisfaction
National Student Survey — 55 respondents (84% response rate)