Overview
Why study at UWL?
- In the top 30% of universities nationwide - The Guardian University Guide 2024
- University of the Year for Social Inclusion - Daily Mail University Guide 2024
- Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
- Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**
Our Business courses are ranked #3 in the UK - National Student Survey 2023**
Why study this course?
Do you want to face the challenges of business management with more confidence? Join our degree to develop your knowledge and professional skills in business.
This course will give you an up-to-date, real-world understanding of business management to enhance your job prospects. A business management degree can lead to jobs in marketing, finance, administration and human resources.
You will learn from teaching staff with high levels of expertise in a range of business sectors and benefit from our links with professional bodies.
We have strong links with major professional institutes, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Institute of Data and Marketing and the Chartered Institute of Personnel.
Top-up course option
A top-up course is equivalent to the final year of an undergraduate degree and allows you to 'top up' an existing qualification into a full honours degree. Our BA (Hons) Business Studies Top-Up program will provide multiple benefits and opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the business field and completing a degree.
Internship* course option
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.
Course detail & modules
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.
*As we are in unprecedented and unpredictable times, there is no guarantee that you will be successful in securing a placement in the UK in the future.
If you choose a course with placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route. This is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.
The internship route for this course is open to UK students only.
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). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.
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. Check for local equivalents.
We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.
Find out more about our English Language courses.
Looking for BA (Hons) Business Studies with Foundation Year?
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.
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