Course summary
We were ranked in the top ten modern universities in England for student satisfaction with our Business Studies courses in the National Student Survey 2016.
Overview
This course has been designed to help you meet the many challenges of the complex, dynamic and exciting world of business. This course has been designed to give you the knowledge and skills to specialise in human resource management, while gaining an understanding of all other business functions and how they work to complement each other.
We have developed this course in partnership with public and private local business organisations to give you real-world understanding of the contemporary business landscape.
Why choose this course?
We mix academic learning with an emphasis on real-world experience, ensuring that our in-class teaching is informed by the latest research and cutting edge global practices.
You will develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and an awareness of effective management and human resources practice. You will also gain an understanding of the many contexts in which businesses operate.
We'll give you the information, tools, techniques and experience you need to devise creative solutions to the full range of business problems. The knowledge you will gain during this course is a real opportunity to start a rewarding career.
You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.
For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
Fees
Fees for home and EU students
Main fee£9,250Fees for overseas students
Main fee£11,500Find out if you are a home or overseas student.Funding
Help with funding is available to a range of students, whether you are studying full or part-time, in your home country or overseas.
You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees or a maintenance loan to support you during your studies. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants, disabled students and more. Find out more about applying for student loans and other funding options.
We also offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to help you. Current scholarships include:
- Full Time Undergraduate Bursary: a £3,000 award for new undergraduate students.
- Path to Success Scholarship: a £4,000 award for students on a four-year degree course with a foundation year.
Other scholarships are also available, including awards for specific subjects. Find out more and check your eligibility for the scholarships and bursaries listed above.
Please note fees are paid for each year of study unless otherwise stated. You will be required to re-enrol and pay fees at the beginning of each academic year. Fees may be subject to government regulations on fee increases. Future inflationary increases will be applied to each subsequent year of the course, subject to government regulations on fee increases.