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Business Studies

Course details
  • BSc (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Belfast

Course summary

The business world is evolving and requires highly skilled, flexible leaders in industry, commerce, and the public sector. This degree will provide you with valuable skills that are necessary in today's business world.

You will learn:

An in-depth understanding of the key functions in business including, human resources, marketing, finance and accountancy, operations and management.
How to develop a business strategy, manage its implementation and adapt in complex and challenging business climates.
Core leadership skills including presenting, effective communication, how to influence and manage people and change within organisations.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N100
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Belfast
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)

Scottish Higher - BBCCC

Scottish Advanced Higher - CCD

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 - 28 points

To include 13 - 14 points at higher level.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary Level, including English and Maths at O4/H6 or above.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Profile to include Mathematics with a minimum Grade C or above. GCSE Profile to include English Language with a minimum Grade C or above.

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

100% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
EU£17490Year 1
International£17490Year 1
Northern Ireland£4855*Year 1
Republic of Ireland£4855*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.

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