BA (Hons) Business and Management (2-year Accelerated Degree) at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

An accelerated route to a business and management degree in two years, combining AACSB-accredited learning with industry connections while saving on education costs. Accreditations: AACSB and APM.

Department: Business & Management | Duration: 2 years full-time (including optional six-week placement) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027, September 2028 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 runs over three semesters (September, January, June) with units including Developing Management Competencies, Global Business Environment, Introduction to Accounting, Organisational Behaviour & Responsible Management, Business Simulation, Fundamentals of Marketing and Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Talent; Year 2 includes Digital Marketing Fundamentals, Global Operations Management and Strategic Management.

Career pathways

Our business graduates work in various roles in a wide number of sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications; BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit) accepted. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,060 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 22,150 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2027, September 2028

Duration: 2 years full-time (including optional six-week placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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