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BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year

Intakes

October, February, June

Awarding Institution

University of Suffolk

Awarded Degree

BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year

Duration

4 years

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Delivery

Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends

Fees

Foundation Year: £5,760. Years 1 to 3: £9,535 per year

GBS by the Numbers

+85

Unique
Nationalities

+10

Amazing
Campuses

+90%

Teaching satisfaction
level (NSS 2025)

+4.9

Overall
Google Review

Why choose GBS

Diverse Locations

We offer degrees with a difference. 10 campuses across four of the UK's biggest and most exciting cities: London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Financial Support

A Student Loan can cover the entire cost of your undergraduate course. If you are eligible, you can apply for a Maintenance Loan too. Speak to GBS for more information.

Flexible Study

Our flexible timetables are designed to fit around your busy lifestyle. So, you can study at a time that suits you - whether that's weekdays, evenings, or even the weekend.

Ongoing Support

Our exceptional student support offers you regular one-to-one academic, personal and career guidance from the moment you apply until the day you graduate.

What Our Students Say

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Academic guidance at GBS is clear, helpful, and always accessible when I need support.

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GBS provided the balance and understanding I needed to juggle my personal and academic life.

Roland Ayeme

Studying at GBS broadened my global business perspective and fuelled my ambitions.

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GBS offers a vibrant learning space. My cybersecurity course is shaping my future.

Our Presence in UK

Located in the heart of London, GBS campuses offer the perfect combination of calm and connectivity. You will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, excellent transport links, and a diverse, global city right at your doorstep, whether you choose to study in West London's leafy suburbs or the vibrant heart of the East End. London’s energy, culture and career opportunities make it an unbeatable place to learn and grow.

GBS students thrive in Birmingham, a city recognised for its innovative nature, diversity and strong sense of community. With modern campuses located in dynamic neighbourhoods across the city, you will enjoy easy access to thriving business districts, a buzzing social scene and lush green spaces, all in one of the UK’s most student-friendly and future-focused cities.

GBS Manchester offers students the chance to study in a city steeped in creativity, history and ambition. Just minutes from the vibrant city centre, our campus places you at the heart of Manchester’s rich cultural attractions, excellent transport links and a range of exciting career opportunities in a city that is well-known for pushing boundaries in business, science, sport and the arts.

Leeds is a dynamic northern city full of opportunities, and GBS campuses are right at the centre of it all. With excellent modern learning spaces, easy access to shops, arts and green parks, and a welcoming community, Leeds offers students an inspiring environment to live and study, blending culture, connectivity and career potential in one lively location.