BA (Hons) in Business Studies

This internationally respected BA Business Studies course has been designed to develop your practical skills as well as your knowledge of essential business concepts.
 

Your studies will give you a rounded understanding of the varied requirements of running a business. You will cover topics including:

• human resource management
• finance and accounting
• marketing
• operations management
• ICT
   

Our strong links help us to evolve and advance your course content so that you will graduate with current knowledge of business issues.
 

We use a range of effective teaching methods, including:  

• lectures to introduce new concepts, models and theories
• task-based learning to develop your problem-solving skills and help you to relate theory to practice
• group work to encourage you to share ideas and experiences discussion and reflection to encourage inquiry
• seminar support, available through group and individual tutorials by arranged appointment
• Blackboard, the University's online learning platform
   

Each member of staff brings a wealth of employment experience and knowledge into the classroom, helping you to translate theory into practice.
 

Internship

You can choose to take this course with a one-year internship at the end of your second year (Level 5). Upon completion of your placement year, you will resume your final year of studies. The internship will give you a combination of knowledge, skills and experience that will put you in a prime position to build a successful career in business.

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more.
 

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. 
 

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.
 

Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.
 

Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject area.

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.
 

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.
 

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2023/24 academic year are subject to change.
 

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.
 

Funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships worth up to £5,000. 
 

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

A Business Studies degree can open the door to many exciting and rewarding careers. Some of the fields our graduates tend to move into include:

• personnel management
• marketing
• business research
• finance
• sales
• sales promotion
• retail management. Popular careers for our graduates include:
• junior manager
• salesperson
• administration
• market researcher
• human resources assistant
• data analyst
• marketing assistant.
   

Alternatively, you could develop a related specialism or explore a new area on one of our postgraduate courses.