BA Hons Business
ApplyKey facts
- UCAS Code: N100
- Accreditation: Strathclyde Business School is triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
Flexible degree: study variety of subjects in Year 1 and confirm two subjects in Year 2
Second-year entry: may be available for suitably-qualified students
Study with us
Studying a BA (Hons) Degree in Business at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow. We're the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).
- learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation
- winner of the Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016
- the only Business School to hold the Small Business Charter Gold Award
- degree allows you flexibility in subject choice, tailoring the course to your interests and career aims
- develop skills in key areas of management, teamworking and communication, which are highly valued by graduate recruiters, through our innovative Management Development Programme
Why this course?
Studying a BA Hons in Business at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at a multi-award-winning academic institution.
The four-year structure of the course allows you to choose the ideal combination of courses for your chosen career path. You also have the opportunity to apply for a period of exchange in Year 3.
What you'll study
Year 1
You’ll gain an understanding of entrepreneurship and its ability to change industries, markets and society, introducing the vocabulary, concepts and practice of enterprise.
Years 2 & 3
At the end of Year 1 you can choose the subjects in which you wish to specialise in Years 2 and 3. These may be the subject(s) you intended to take when you applied, or you can change your mind without losing any time/taking a year out. You can also take an elective class from any faculty (timetable permitting).
Study abroad
In Year 3 you have the opportunity to spend the second semester at one of our partner business schools across the world. This study counts towards your degree. Selection is competitive and you must be able to demonstrate a strong academic record to be considered. We also have a range of short study trips/summer school opportunities at locations across the globe.
Management Development Programme
Throughout the first three years of the degree, you will undertake the Management Development Programme, which is designed to develop your business skills and competencies. The third year of this programme is practical in nature, enabling you to undertake a real-life business project.
Year 4
Also known as the Honours year, your fourth and final year allows you to undertake Single or Joint Honours in either or both of your principal subjects*. Your final choice of subject(s) will be written on your degree parchment and transcript (for example, BA (Hons) Accounting & Marketing).
*Progression requirements may be in place for high-demand subjects. You can choose not to complete an Honours year, which will result in you being awarded with a BA Pass degree in your two named principal subjects.
Business subjects
- Accounting**
- Business Analysis & Technology
- Business Enterprise
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Non-business subjects (Joint Honours only)
- Business Law
- Psychology
- Maths & Statistics
**You may only study Accounting if you have been admitted to do so. Separate entry requirements apply.
Course content
For full details on course content, see individual subject pages.
Business subjects
- Accounting**
- Business Analysis & Technology
- Business Enterprise
- Economics
- Finance
- Hospitality & Tourism Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
Non business subjects (Joint Honours only)
- Business Law
- Psychology
- Maths & Statistics
**You may only study Accounting if you have been admitted to do so. Separate entry requirements apply.
Triple-accredited business school
Learning & teaching
Teaching is over two semesters in blocks of 12 weeks. Classes are taught through lectures, tutorials, and seminars alongside team-based projects, online materials, and interactive sessions using personal response systems.
External contributors from partnership corporate organisations are involved in teaching and/or assessment of student presentations.
The innovative and highly acclaimed Management Development Programme (MDP) is at the core of our undergraduate degrees in the Business School and comprises a series of classes which you take throughout Years 1 to 3.
You develop knowledge and skills in key areas of management, and team-working, communication and decision-making skills, all of which are highly sought-after by employers.
Major employers and alumni from all sectors are involved in the MDP, participating in group sessions, observing student presentations, and providing feedback. Organisations involved include Barclays, Deloitte, Procter & Gamble and Ernst & Young. In first year the best teams are selected to present to senior staff in one of the sponsoring organisations, and there are prizes for the best projects.
The programme builds your confidence and entrepreneurial capabilities, and promotes awareness of globalisation and ethical issues in personal and business decision-making. In Year 3, you develop your own pathway from internships, involvement with business projects, engagement in interdisciplinary activities and business clinics.
Assessment
The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam which is normally at the end of the semester. This is normally supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.
Students normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class. Exam resits normally take place during the summer.
A range of assessment techniques are used including:
- business reports
- case studies
- essays
- presentations
- individual and group projects
- learning journals
- peer assessments
Entry requirements
Required subjects are shown in brackets.
| Highers |
(English Higher B, Maths National 5 B) |
|---|---|
| A Levels | ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B, (an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English) GCSE Maths 6/B) or AAA for Accounting (GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B, (an essay-based A Level may be considered in lieu of English) A Level Maths A) |
| International Baccalaureate | 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics) or 36 for Accounting (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5) |
| HNC/HND | Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units; for advice on entry to Year 2 contact Business School Admissions: |
| International students | View the entry requirements for your country. |
| Deferred entry | Not normally accepted |
*Standard entry requirements
Offers are made in accordance with specified entry requirements although admission to undergraduate programmes is considered on a competitive basis and entry requirements stated are normally the minimum level required for entry.
Whilst offers are made primarily on the basis of an applicant meeting or exceeding the stated entry criteria, admission to the University is granted on the basis of merit, and the potential to succeed. As such, a range of information is considered in determining suitability.
In exceptional cases, where an applicant does not meet the competitive entry standard, evidence may be sought in the personal statement or reference to account for performance which was affected by exceptional circumstances, and which in the view of the judgement of the selector would give confidence that the applicant is capable of completing the programme of study successfully.
**Minimum entry requirements
Contextual Admissions for Widening Access
We want to increase opportunities for people from every background.
Strathclyde selects our students based on merit, potential, and the ability to benefit from the education we offer. We look for more than just your grades. We consider the circumstances of your education and will make lower offers to certain applicants as a result.
University preparation programme for international students
We offer international students (non-UK/Ireland) who do not meet the academic entry requirements for an undergraduate degree at Strathclyde the option of completing an Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business and Social Sciences at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Strathclyde.
International students
We've a thriving international community with students coming here to study from over 140 countries across the world. Find out all you need to know about studying in Glasgow at Strathclyde and hear from students about their experiences.
Visit our international students' section
Fees & funding
All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise.
Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.
Annual revision of fees
Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.
| Scotland | 2024/25: TBC Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. Scottish undergraduate students undertaking an exchange for a semester/year will continue to pay their normal tuition fees at Strathclyde and will not be charged fees by the overseas institution. |
|---|---|
| England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9,250 Assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply. |
| International | £19,600 |
| University preparation programme fees | International students can find out more about the costs and payments of studying a university preparation programme at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre. |
| Available scholarships | Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities. |
| Additional costs | International students may have associated visa and immigration costs. Please see student visa guidance for more information. |
Please note: All fees shown are annual and may be subject to an increase each year. Find out more about fees.
How can I fund my studies?
Students from Scotland
Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland, you may be able to apply to the Student Award Agency Scotland (SAAS) to have your tuition fees paid by the Scottish government. Scottish students may also be eligible for a bursary and loan to help cover living costs while at University.
For more information on funding your studies have a look at our University Funding page.
Students from England, Wales & Northern Ireland
We have a generous package of bursaries on offer for students from England, Northern Ireland and Wales:
You don’t need to make a separate application for these. When your place is confirmed at Strathclyde, we’ll assess your eligibility. Take a look at our scholarships search for funding opportunities.
International Students
We have a number of scholarships available to international students. Take a look at our scholarship search to find out more.
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Careers
Our graduates find jobs as trainee accountants, stockbrokers, investment analysts and management consultants.
They are employed by companies such as:
- Deutsche Bank
- Santander
- Deloitte
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- EY
- Scottish Enterprise
- British Airways
- IBM
- Guinness
Many graduates also have successful careers in teaching and research.
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Start date: Sep 2024
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