- Level
- 2-Year UG Diploma
- Duration
- 2 year foundation degree including practical
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreJan 2027, Apr 2027, Aug 2027, Oct 2027
- Field
- Business, Commerce, and Management
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2–3 days
- Next deadline
- 2026-10-01
Program overview
A two year foundation degree in business and management including practical elements, covering business fundamentals, organisational behaviour, marketing basics and workplace practice.
Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management costs GBP 17,500 a year across two years, which is GBP 35,000 for a qualification below bachelor level, so the progression plan matters enormously.
Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management is delivered on the Sunderland campus and awarded by the University of Sunderland. Note carefully that Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management is a two year foundation degree rather than a degree, and UK rules restrict the Graduate Route to degree level qualifications, so Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management does NOT lead to post study work permission. The university is a licensed student sponsor with a track record of compliance and issues the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies for Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management directly. Students on Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management cannot bring a spouse or children as dependants. Apply Study Visa confirms the visa position for Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management in writing before you pay a deposit.
The academic bar for Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management in London is Higher Secondary Certificate / Class 12 with 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and London tuition for Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management is recorded at GBP 17,500 a year with no application fee. The Global Leaders Scholarship cuts Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management tuition in London by an automatic GBP 0 for eligible applicants, shown on the conditional offer letter. Ten windows across August, October, January and April. Apply Study Visa manages the Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management application in London, the deposit and the UK student visa together.
What it costs per year · indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits — with your marks, gap and budget — is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: Higher Secondary Certificate / Class 12 in a relevant stream, at the percentage stated for this programme.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5, or PTE Academic 59 overall with no component below 59. TOEFL and the Duolingo English Test are not accepted.
- Application and deposit: No application fee. The London campus requires a tuition deposit of 50 percent of the annual fee before the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies can be issued, which is a different rule from the flat deposit charged at the Sunderland campus.
- Scholarship: An automatic GBP 0 Global Leaders Scholarship tuition reduction applies to eligible undergraduate applicants, and is shown on the conditional offer letter.
- Work permit: Foundation Degree in Arts in Business and Management is a two year foundation degree, not a degree. The Graduate Route is limited to degree level qualifications, so this award does NOT carry post study work permission. Dependants cannot accompany students on taught programmes under rules in force since 2024.
- Student visa: Apply Study Visa completes the Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies stage and the UK student visa submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical · we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof — bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused — our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Business Administrator: office and operations roles
- Sales Executive: commercial functions
- Team Supervisor: retail and service settings
- Customer Operations Officer: service teams
- Progression to a Top-Up: converting into a full honours degree
- Progression to a Degree: completing a full bachelor award
Reality check: two years at this fee for a sub degree qualification only makes financial sense if you complete a top-up year afterwards, so budget for three years from the start.
About University of Sunderland - London
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- ★ 4.5
- World rank
- #15993
- Established
- 1901
- Reference No.
- 10007159
