Program Overview

Business and Management

Develop the skills, abilities and confidence to succeed in any business sector, with a focus on exploring sustainability and entrepreneurial practice.

Course Options

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years with foundation year

Key Facts

• STUDY OPTIONS: 3 years
• START DATES: January
• LOCATION: ARU Peterborough
• ENTRY: UCAS code: N127
• FEES:
  • £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)
  • £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Teaching and Assessment

Year 1

• Introduction to Financial Analysis and Management
• Digital Business and Principles of Marketing
• Global Business Environment and International Strategy
• Organisational Behaviour
• Introduction to Business Contracts and the Law
• Into ARU

Year 2

• Entrepreneurial Practice
• Project Management
• Ruskin Module (15 credits)
• Prototype and Testing
• Retail and Services Marketing
• Using Business Information in HR Practice
• Creative Thinking
• Consumer Behaviour

Year 3

• Undergraduate Major Project
• International Business Strategy and Practice
• Sustainable Enterprise
• Employment Law and Relations
• The Reflective and Empathetic Entrepreneur
• Marketing Communications

Facilities

• Attend business events, seminars and talks
• Make connections with local employers
• Benefit from ongoing careers and employability support

Careers

• Prepare for a career in a wide range of industries, in the UK and internationally
• Develop a strong business knowledge base and broad skillset
• Feel confident about identifying solutions to many problems

Entry Requirements

• 96 UCAS Tariff points
• 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths
• If English is not your first language, you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification

Fees and Paying for University

Tuition Fees and Student Loans for UK Students (2025/26)

• £9,535 UK students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Tuition Fees for International Students (2025/26)

• £16,700 International students starting 2025/26 (full-time, per year)

Living Costs

• Accommodation
• Bills
• Internet, mobile phone and calls
• Travel
• Food and drink
• Socialising and going out
• Study materials

Apply for Business and Management

• UK students: Apply through UCAS
• International students: Apply direct

Life in Peterborough

• Study in the heart of Peterborough, a historic yet thriving city that's a great home for students
• ARU Peterborough is easily accessible by public transport, making it ideal for you to live and study locally.