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BA (Hons) Business Enterprise at University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Standing out in the competitive modern business world demands a creative spark. Businesses need individuals who not only have the core knowledge and skills for the industry, but also the entrepreneurial spirit and ability to innovate – qualities that are all the more important for those who dream of setting up their own business. Whether you want to advance in management positions or start your own company, our Business Enterprise degree will give you the tools you need to succeed.

Department: Department of Business and Enterprise  |  Duration: 3 years FT (4 years with placement)  |  Study mode: full-time (placement: 48-week placement (optional))  |  Intake: September, February  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Entrepreneurial Thinking and Behaviour, The People Perspective, Digital Innovations, Finance for Managers, Market Research and Consumer Profiling, Venture I – Idea Generation; Year 2 core modules: Personal Effectiveness, Impact and Reputation, Social Enterprise, Brand and Media Management, Intellectual Property, Law and Business Practices, Venture II – Concept and Prototype Development, Big Data for Business Insights, Developing Collaborative Relationships; Final year core modules: Risk and Response Management, From Incubation to Acceleration, Venture III – Creation and Launch, Research Project, Entrepreneurial Project, Freelancing, Financial Strategy.

Career pathways

Career routes include business development manager, business owner, product manager, management consultant, business adviser and sales executive.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We consider applications from all students, regardless of their background or previous achievements. Our tariff requirements are used for guidance, so if you don't quite meet these requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. 26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels An A-level grade profile of BBC. T-levels A T-level graded Merit. BTEC A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma 112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: An A-level grade profile of BBC. T-levels: A T-level graded Merit. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 112 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 3 years FT (4 years with placement)

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