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Business and Management

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 to 4 years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

How do globally-minded leaders develop agility and resilience, as well as the confidence, skills and knowledge to make a distinct and positive contribution in the world? This degree will provide key insights into such questions and many more as we educate you for a future as an excellent and inspiring manager.

At the School of Business our courses offer you a comprehensive insight into a broad range of subjects including business, management, marketing, human resource management, business ethics and innovation. We are driven by a commitment to asking challenging questions and to engaged, creative and socially responsible approaches to business, management and economics. Our degrees provide opportunities for professional development and will give you the skills to overcome contemporary managerial challenges with innovative and analytical decision-making.

Our Business and Management BA offers you a programme of learning which will expose you to the realities of business and management and the managerial experience in a variety of contexts. The course covers the relevance of both management theory and practice for the solution of problems in international, national and local arenas and in the private and public sectors. You will be provided with an educational experience which both complements and challenges accepted thinking, norms and perceptions in business and management.

You will explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping business decision-making and management strategy through a dedicated module, AI in Business.  Personal and professional development is not only embedded as a module but runs across the course to build essential workplace agility and multiple soft skills.  Entrepreneurial learning is also a core part of the programme, equipping aspiring entrepreneurs to spot opportunities and translate these into reality.  You will engage critically with sustainable value creation, global business dynamics and the shifting nature of the workplace.  You will graduate read to lead, adapt and grow in a data driven, tech-led business world.

The first year of our Business and Management BA is shared with:

This means that you have the flexibility to switch to any of these courses at the end of your first year.

Modules

Course Modules

For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course information page on our website

Assessment method

For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course information page on our website

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • Time abroad (optional) • 3 to 4 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N200
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
N200
Institution code:
L34
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
ABB

All subjects accepted. Two AS-levels may be considered in place of one A-level.

T Level
D

Distinction in Accounting or Finance or Management and Administration or Digital Business Services. Other subjects are considered. Please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk

Scottish Higher

Qualification Accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 30

Pass relevant diploma with 45 credits at Level 3, including 30 credits at Distinction.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics and English Language at grade 4/C required.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Qualification Accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

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

Business or Science National Diploma considered with 1 A-level. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk

Extended Project

Considered alongside other qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 30

Pass Diploma with 30 points overall with a minimum of grade 3 in SL Maths Analysis and Approach, grade 3 in HL Maths or grade 4 in SL Maths Application and Interpretation if not held at GCSE grade 4/C. Must include a minimum of grade 4 in English A or 5 in English B if minimum of grade 4/C not held in English Language at GCSE.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Accepted alongside other qualifications. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

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

Business Extended Diploma accepted. Other subjects are considered. Please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk

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

Qualification Accepted. Please contact the Admissions Team for further information: study@le.ac.uk

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

One Extended Certificate in any subject considered alongside 2 A-levels. For other combinations please contact the admissions team for further advice: study@le.ac.uk

When considering your application, we will look for evidence that you will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme of study and achieve the standards required. We will take into account a range of factors including previous examination results.

Entry requirements for students joining after year 1: Contact the Admissions Team at study@le.ac.uk with details of the course you are studying including modules taken, previous qualifications obtained with grades (at GCSE and A level or equivalent), the reason for your transfer request. https://le.ac.uk/courses/management-studies-ba/2027

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent is required. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.https://le.ac.uk/study/international-students/english-language-requirements

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

The University of Leicester is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all applicants from all backgrounds. We make contextual offers to support students who may be impacted by the area they live in, their personal circumstances or who have completed one of our progression programmes. These offers are usually one or two grades lower than the standard entry requirements. To qualify for a contextual offer, you must apply for an eligible course and meet specific criteria.

Learn more on the University of Leicester website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

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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

This information will be updated as soon as the tuition fees for the academic year 2027/8 have been confirmed.

For further information about fees and funding please see the following page of the University website: https://le.ac.uk/student-life/undergraduates/fees-funding

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