BA (Hons) Business Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Our Business Management BA (Hons) builds the skills and strategic insight needed for modern business careers. Covering marketing, finance, HR and operations, the course is industry-informed and CMI-accredited, with opportunities for paid work placements and practical learning that prepare you for management or entrepreneurial roles. Our business courses at University College Birmingham offer students opportunities to develop practical skills in our cutting-edge Financial Trading Suite.

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: The People Perspective, Business Agility in Context, Essentials of Marketing, Finance for Managers, Business Operations and Supply Chain Management, Developing Your Personal Brand; Year 2 core modules: Digital Marketing and Campaign Planning, Value-Based Leadership, Big Data for Business Insights, Accounting and Finance for Managers, Developing Collaborative Relationships, Brand and Media Management, E-Commerce and Customer Experience Design; Final year core modules: Change and Transformation Strategy, Measuring Success, Research Project, Freelancing, Financial Strategy, International Marketing, Strategic Human Resources Management.

Career pathways

Career routes include business manager, management consultant, business graduate, business owner, sales executive and graduate assistant.

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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 16,500 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)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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