BA (Hons) Business Studies at University of West London

Programme overview

Do you want to face the challenges of business management with more confidence? Join our BA (Hons) Business Studies degree to develop your knowledge and professional skills in business. This course will give you an up-to-date, real-world understanding of business management to enhance your job prospects.

Duration: 4 years full-time with internship; 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up | Study mode: full-time (internship option) | Intake: September 2027, February 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A BA (Hons) Business Studies Top-Up course can be a stepping stone for higher education and future growth. If you decide to pursue a Masters degree or a more specialised qualification, an undergraduate degree in business studies can be beneficial. This course will give you a broad range of transferable skills that are highly valued in the job market. Modules include: Principles of Management; Professional Skills; Management in Practice; Introduction to Business Finance; Employability Skills; Analysis of Real World Issues; Marketing Theory and Practice; Advanced Presentation and Communication Skills; Business Negotiations in Practice; Organisational Behaviour.

Career pathways

A business studies degree can open the door to many exciting and rewarding careers and you will be able to choose from a range of job roles. Alternatively, you could develop a related specialism or explore a new area on one of our postgraduate courses . Job roles include: personnel management; marketing; business research; finance; sales; sales promotion; retail management; junior manager.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: N100, N102, N103.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time with internship (4 years, September 2027); Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027); Top-up (1 year, February 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027, February 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time with internship; 3 years full-time; 1 year top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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