Business Administration (Top-up), BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

Business Administration (Top-up) is a one-year course that converts a Level 5 qualification into a full BA (Hons). It develops business, leadership and digital skills and is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, with a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership included in the tuition fee. It is available at the Preston campus and in Cyprus.

Faculty: School of Business | Duration: 1 year | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Study mode: top-up | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Leading the Dynamic Business and Managing Change. Optional modules include Innovations and Insights: Your Business Research, Pioneers and Entrepreneurs: Your Business Enterprise, Preparing for Leadership, Preparing for the Future of Business and Preparing for Venture Creation.

Career pathways

Business analyst or consultant; project or operations manager; HR or recruitment officer; sales and marketing executive; corporate services adviser; entrepreneur or start-up founder; postgraduate or MBA study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry: Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in a related subject with Merits overall (60%); Diploma of Higher Education in a related subject or equivalent UK or overseas award; Applicants with significant relevant experiential learning or work experience at a senior level for at least five years may be considered if they do not meet the entry requirements. International applicants: successful completion of the first year of a recognised university degree, or an Ordinary National Diploma (Lower Credit). English language: IELTS 6.0 with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent), or West African School Certificate English grade C6 (WASSCE C6).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time tuition Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 1 year

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