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Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time with year in industry
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Launch your career globally with our BSc Business Management with Communications and Year in Industry programme. Taught by industry experts, our graduates thrive at top organisations like Jaguar Land Rover, Disney, PwC, Ogilvy, Sky, Channel 4, Barclays, Lloyds, Edelman, and McCann.
Discover a programme that seamlessly blends the fundamentals of business with a dynamic focus on marketing and communications. Designed to highlight the vital role of relationships between businesses and their communities, this degree offers an innovative approach to understanding and mastering corporate communication.
Our programme blends solid business foundations with a creative edge. It will equip you with the skills to excel in business, management, marketing, and communication on a global scale.
Why study this course
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Gain practical experience through hands-on workshops led by industry professionals, preparing you to thrive in today’s competitive business world.
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Boost your career prospects by registering for a prestigious Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Level 5 qualification. Stand out to employers and take the next step towards leadership and management success.
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With tailored placements and internships selected to align with your unique interests and career aspirations, you’ll gain practical experience that positions you for success from day one.
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Stand out with a unique consultancy training experience, delivered exclusively by global consultancy firm Capgemini — only at Birmingham Business School. This unparalleled, week-long programme takes place at Capgemini’s world-renowned facilities and offers the chance to apply your skills to impactful projects for charitable organizations. It’s an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your expertise, and make a real difference.
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Our employer-endorsed Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.
#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
13th in UK institutions in the Complete University Guide for 2025
Triple Crown Accredited
Modules
For details of the module structure of this programme, please visit our course page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/business-and-management-courses/business-management-with-comms-and-year-in-industry-bsc
Assessment method
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Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site
Study options
- BSc (Hons) • Full-time with year in industry • 4 Years
Start dates
- 28/09/2026
Apply by
14 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:
- N191
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham 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
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:
- N191
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Required subjects and grades: GCSE Mathematics at grade 5/B and English at grade 6/B General Studies is not accepted as one of three A2s, but a good performance may be taken into account if you fail to meet the conditions of the offer and have General Studies as a fourth A2.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
BTEC Extended Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered: Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
BTEC Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered in combination with 1 A level): Applied Science, Business, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship.
BTEC Subsidiary Diploma - Only the following subjects can be considered (in combination with 2 A Levels): Agriculture, Applied Human Biology, Applied Law, Applied Psychology, Applied Science, Business, Computing, Construction and the Built Environment, Countryside Management, Creative Digital Media Production, Creative Media Production, Engineering, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Environmental Sustainabilty, Forensic and Criminal Investigation, Health and Social Care, Hospitality, Information Technology, Land-based Technology, Music, Music Technology, Operations and Maintenance Engineering, Performing Arts, Personal and Business Finance, Pharmaceutical Science, Production Arts, Public Services, Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, Sport and Outdoor Activities, Sports Coaching and Development, Travel and TourismSports Coaching and Development, Travel And Tourism.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6,6,5 at Higher Level accepted with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, D3, M2
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
T Level
Only the following subjects can be considered: Management and Administration; Accounting; Finance.
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 historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
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