BA Business and Management

at University of Leicester

Year 1

Your first year is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in the study of managerial practices and their related functions, such as human resource management and marketing, as well as an appreciation of the broader context in which these activities take place in society.

 

Core modules

• Introduction to Management
• Business Finance and Reporting
• Business, Economy and Society
• Managing Human Resources
• Managing Digital Technologies
• Principles of Marketing
• Enterprise in Practice

Option modules
Choose one option module from the following:

• Contemporary Issues in Business and Management
• The Future of Work
• Consumers, Brands and Digital Marketing
• First year modules are shared with the following degrees: Human Resource Management BA and Marketing BA. There is flexibility to switch between these degrees at the end of your first year.

 

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year 2

Your second year will provide you with advanced learning in the operational and behavioural dimensions of managing organisations. You will also have the opportunity to engage in applied study through a live consultancy challenge.

 

Modules

• Consultancy Challenge
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Theory and Practice
• Human Resource Management
• Operations Management
• Organisational Behaviour
• Management Theory and Debate
• Strategy
• The Business Environment

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

 

Year Abroad or Year in Industry (optional)

On a ULSB course you have the option of spending your third year gaining work experience on an industry placement or studying abroad at one of our partner institutions. Alternatively you can continue studying and complete your degree in three years.

 

Final Year

Core modules

• Business Ethics
• International Business
• Research Methods
• Plus either Dissertation (Management) or Business Report (Management)

 

Option modules
Choose one option module from:

• Business in the Digital Economy
• Cyberpsychology at Work
• Crisis Management
• Place, Branding and Tourism 
• The Management and Shaping of Innovation
• Power at Work
• Employment Relations in the Global Economy

Plus two option modules from:

• Critical Analysis for Management
• Ecology and Sustainability: Contemporary Issues
• Managing Knowledge in Organisations
• Services Marketing
• The Production and Consumption of Culture
• Strategic Human Resource Management

Modules shown represent choices available to current students. The range of modules available and the content of any individual module may change in future years.

• A/AS-levels: ABB. All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level.
• EPQ with A-levels: BBB + EPQ at grade B
• GCSE: Mathematics and English Language at grade C (4).
• Access to HE Diploma: Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction
• International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 4 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 5 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE.
• BTEC Nationals: Full Diploma with DDM, Diploma in Business preferred
    

Selection Process
When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the course and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous exam results.

 

Applicants are not normally interviewed. If you receive an offer you will be invited to visit the School of Business.

 

English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.

 

International Qualifications
Find your country in this list to check equivalent qualifications, scholarships and additional requirements.

UK Students

Starting in 2022

• £9,250 in your first year. Tuition fees are subject to government regulations and may change in future years
• Year Abroad: your fee will be £1,250 for that year
• Year in Industry: your fee will be 15% of the full-time tuition fee that applies in that year

If you are resident outside the UK and the Republic of Ireland, you will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

International Students

Starting in 2022

• £17,500 per year
• Year Abroad: £4,375, which is 25% of the full-time tuition fee
• Year in Industry: £2,625, which is 15% of the full-time tuition fee

You will need to pay a deposit of £3,000 to secure your place. This will be subtracted from your total tuition fee.

 

From 2022 onwards, EU nationals will pay the International fee. If you are an EU national with settled or pre-settled status under the EU settlement scheme, you may qualify for the UK fee (subject to criteria).

Whether you want to reach the top in an organisation, start your own business or make a difference in the voluntary sector, there are specially designed programmes and activities at Leicester that will support you in gaining the right skills, experiences and exposures you need. Employability is embedded in our courses with all offering a year in industry opportunity. In addition, the School of Business has a dedicated Careers Team who work to make sure you get support to achieve your aspirations.

 

We work with the Leicester Innovation Hub in launching great ideas and providing dedicated incubation and innovation space, making it easier for both students and companies to utilise innovation support, expertise and facilities. We also have a student entrepreneurship academic lead who provides links with our students and the Innovation Hub. Support is available through the innovation hub not only whilst you study with us but also after you graduate.