BA (Hons) Business and Management at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A broad-based business degree providing the knowledge and skills needed for the contemporary business environment, covering business holistically, complex problem solving and communicating decisions to stakeholders. Study is available across the UHI partnership with exit awards at CertHE, DipHE and BA levels.

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 8 years (structured); part-time modular: 15 weeks per module | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers economics for business, business law, enterprise and marketing, financial accounting and human resource management; year 2 includes business applications of AI, consumer behaviour, entrepreneurship and management accounting; year 3 covers managing change, marketing communications and project management; year 4 includes business strategy, employee relations, global management and a dissertation or new business venture plan.

Career pathways

Graduate management positions, public and private sector management, administrative positions, voluntary organisations, self-employment and postgraduate study; eligible for Associate membership of the Chartered Management Institute.

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Application information

Entry requirements

3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above, or 2 A levels at grade C or above, or a Foundation Apprenticeship in Accountancy, Financial Services or Business Skills plus an additional Scottish Higher at grade C or above. Applicants without standard entry requirements but with considerable relevant work experience are encouraged to apply. Advanced entry to year 2 is possible with an HNC in Business, Accounting or Administration, and to year 3 with an HND in Business, Accounting or Administration. English language for international applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (university-wide undergraduate requirement), or an approved equivalent test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland-domiciled students, full-time (120 credits) per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,820 a year (2026/27). International students, full-time; Student Route visa holders study at UHI Inverness. Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 4 years; part-time: 8 years (structured); part-time modular: 15 weeks per module

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