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Email:admissions@port.ac.uk
Phone:023 9284 5566
University of Portsmouth
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Business and Management (Top-Up)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 11 May 2026
- Undergraduate
- University of Portsmouth London
Course summary
Overview
Our BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up) offers a fast-track route to a full bachelor’s degree in one year.
This course focuses on strategic business management, sustainability, and global challenges, with practical workshops and assessments based on real-world business scenarios.
You will complete a final project addressing international, ethical, or sustainability issues, applying your skills in a hands-on, exam-free environment.
Modules
Strategic Management – 20 credits
Cross Cultural Awareness for Business – 20 credits
Transformative Marketing – 20 credits
Responsible and Sustainable Business – 20 credits
Dissertation – Strategy, Enterprise and Innovation – 40 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Portsmouth London
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 11 May 2026
Apply by
29 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N160
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- University of Portsmouth London
- Campus Code:
- L
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Portsmouth has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- N160
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- University of Portsmouth London
- Campus Code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelNot accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Not accepted
Access to HE DiplomaNot accepted
Scottish HigherNot accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above.
CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options
Relevant HE study leading to a Level 5 qualification, for example an appropriate HND, foundation degree or Advanced Diploma, or 240 credits from year 1 and year 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc), in a relevant subject
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| PTE Academic | 62 | An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components. |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Undergraduate fees for 2025 entry will be available shortly.
For more information about fees, go to https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance/tuition-fees-living-costs-and-other-study-costs
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