BA (Hons) Business Studies at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year honours degree (full time or part time) on campus at Stirling giving a broad foundation in business, including entrepreneurial thinking, strategic management, business structure, technology and responsible business and sustainability.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Business simulations, a live consultancy project, work with local business through the Stirling Business Lab, and development of communication, project management and leadership skills; assessment is by exams and coursework. Internships of around four weeks are available from year two.

Career pathways

Communications, banking, insurance, human resources, information management, advertising, retailing, international trade, and research and development.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers AABB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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