BA (Hons) Business at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) Business is developed in alignment with the needs of modern organisations in the private, public and tertiary sectors. The degree prepares students for a wide range of careers requiring business acumen and expertise, including the evolving nature and impact of AI in contemporary organisations.

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time* | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Paisley: September & January** | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA (Hons) Business provides students with the opportunity to gain foundational knowledge of human resource management, marketing accounting, finance and entrepreneurship. It further helps them develop a critical understanding organisational strategy, organisational culture, leadership, change management and knowledge management.

Career pathways

Our Business programmes give you the skills, experience, and confidence to launch your career. Pursue a range of careers in Scottish, UK-wide and multi-national organisations incuding:

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard entry requirements: BBBB (108UCAS Tariff points); Minimum entry requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) with successful completion of one of the following: - UWS Foundation Academy; - Foundation Apprenticeship; - UWS Next Steps to University module; - Top-Up; - LEAPS; A levels: Standard entry requirements: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma; 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP); Access to Humanities (BBB); BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Level: Full T-Level with Grade P (A* - C); Access to HE Diploma; BB; Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points); A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points); T Level: Full T Level in relevant subject with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject; HNC: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Fashion Business; Graded Unit C or above required; Year 3: HND: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code N104.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 16,275 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September & January**

Duration: 4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time*

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/3e278493-9ffa-4d1c-ab49-0cf9c079c24a

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