BA (Hons) Business and Management

Program Overview

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Business and Management BA (Hons)

Overview

Explore all areas of business and management in this flexible degree with optional placements and study abroad. Tailor your degree to the specialisms that interest you as you gain broad skills in sustainable, ethical and global management that you can apply to any sector.

Key Information

UCAS Code:

NN21, NN20

Accreditation:

This course is Accredited

Typical Offer:

112-120 UCAS points from 3 A levels, or equivalent

Study Mode and Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years sandwich with work placement
• 4 years with foundation year
• 5 years sandwich with foundation year and work placement

Start Date

• September 2025

Course Information

Overview

Stand out in the job market with a BA (Hons) Business and Management degree that gives you the skills and knowledge you need to excel in today’s evolving global business landscape, as well as a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Starting with a detailed core curriculum including marketing, finance, managing people and operations, this degree gives you strong foundations on which to build your business knowledge. After your first year you’ll decide which direction to take your degree.

You'll tailor your learning by choosing modules that develop knowledge in a specialism that employers are looking for — with options including enterprise, business intelligence, operational excellence, financial management, commercial transformation, and managing people.

You'll build your professional skills as you learn by working on live client projects and real industry problem-solving tasks throughout your course.

You’ll have support in every step of your journey with initiatives such as our mentoring scheme with industry professionals, and grow your confidence with client work and optional industry placements — including a paid placement year — so you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in the workplace.

With opportunities to hear from industry guest speakers, join networking events, and take part in our 'Big Business Convo' topical discussions, you'll set yourself up for success in your career every step of the way.

Business and Management Studies at the University of Portsmouth is Ranked 4th of the Modern Universities for Research Quality

Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

Focusing on Your Interests

With a wide range of optional modules to choose from, you can tailor this degree to your interests. Module options cover a wide range of subjects, from new product development, to event planning, to public sector economics.

Course Highlights

• Take your learning in the direction that suits your interests — with specialist pathways in business intelligence, operational excellence, financial management, people management, business transformation, and enterprise
• Graduate with a professional qualification from the Chartered Management Institute alongside your degree, to really make your CV stand out
• Feel workplace ready with dedicated professional skills development and practical learning opportunities throughout your course
• Get hands-on experience such as offering advice to local small businesses as part of our Business Consultancy Project
• Take a paid placement year with a business such as L'Oreal or BAE Systems, or take a study abroad year
• Benefit from a range of support, through initiatives such as our industry mentoring scheme
• Grow your own network by joining extra-curricular events with industry professionals
• Get support for setting up your own business from our Entrepreneurs in Residence
• Opt to do a foundation year with ICP to get uni-ready ahead of this course, then take up a guaranteed place on this full Bachelor's degree when you successfully finish your foundation year

Accreditation

We have partnered with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) so that you can gain a value added professional qualification alongside your degree. Students on our BA (Hons) Business and Management can be awarded a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership upon successful completion of their degree programme. Upon joining their degree course, students become members of the CMI and are able to access a range of benefits, resources and events to support their professional development.

The University of Portsmouth has earned business accreditation from the AACSB in recognition of the outstanding quality of its business and management education. Less than six percent of the world's schools offering business degree programs hold AACSB business accreditation.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (September 2025)

BA (Hons) Foundation Year

• A levels - BBB-BBC
• UCAS points - 112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent
• T-levels - Merit
• BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
• International Baccalaureate - 29

You may need to have studied specific subjects or GCSEs - see full entry requirements and other qualifications we accept.

English Language Requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

See alternative English language qualifications.

We also accept other standard English tests and qualifications, as long as they meet the minimum requirements of your course.

If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Facilities and Clinics

Technology Enhanced Active Learning (TEAL) Room

Our technology enhanced active learning space promotes social learning.

Discover our TEAL learning space

Business Simulation Suite

Experience the boardroom in our replica business suite.

Discover our Business Simulation Suite

Careers and Opportunities

This degree will open doors to a wide variety of careers in the business world.

Depending on the modules you choose to study in your second and third years, you could develop specialism knowledge within the context of your generalist business degree, setting you up for careers across the business industry.

Previous Graduates of This Course Have Secured Jobs As:

• Business transformation consultant
• Marketing manager
• Project manager
• Army officer - squadron operations
• Business development executive
• Product marketing executive
• Account manager
• Personal banker
• Compliance analyst
• Supply chain manager

Graduates of This Course Have Gone On to Work for Companies Such As:

• Tesco
• British Telecom
• Deloitte
• HM Government
• IBM
• Disney
• BAE Systems
• NHS
• John Lewis Partnership
• Estée Lauder
• Volkswagen Group UK
• Microsoft

(Data taken from HESA Graduate Outcome surveys)

This degree also offers options to improve your business research skills. You could go on to do a postgraduate qualification in a business-related area such as project management, digital marketing or human resource management.

You could also choose to set up your own business with the help and support of the University.

Modules

Foundation Year

• ICT Skills - 10 credits
• Interactive Learning Skills and Communication - 20 credits
• Business Management - 20 credits
• Mathematics for Business - 20 credits
• Economics - 20 credits
• Business Studies - 10 credits
• Accounting - 20 credits
• Business Law - 20 credits

Core Modules

• Business Accounting - 20 credits
• Business Operations and Systems Management - 20 credits
• Introduction to Business Analytics - 20 credits
• Managing People in Organisations - 20 credits
• Marketing Principles and Practice - 20 credits
• Professional and Academic Skills for Success - 20 credits

Optional Modules

• Enterprise specialism
• Commercial transformation specialism
• Managing people specialism
• Operational excellence specialism
• Financial management specialism
• Economics specialism
• Additional options

Teaching

Around 20% of your timetabled teaching will be online.

The majority of your timetabled teaching will be face-to-face and will include:

• Lectures
• Workshops
• Seminars
• One-on-one tutorials
• Practical sessions
• Group discussions

We pride ourselves on the academic support we offer our students. In addition to our dedicated teaching team, you'll have a personal tutor, student engagement officers and study support staff to help you throughout your studies.

Assessment

How you're assessed will depend on the modules you choose.

As well as online assessments and coursework you may be assessed using:

• Practical exercises
• Written reports
• Presentations
• Portfolios
• Research proposals

How You'll Spend Your Time

One of the main differences between school or college and university is how much control you have over your learning.

We use a blended learning approach to teaching, which means you’ll take part in both face-to-face and online activities during your studies. As well as attending your timetabled classes you'll study independently in your free time, supported by staff and our virtual learning environment, Moodle.

A Typical Week

We recommend you spend at least 35 hours a week studying for this degree.

In your first year this is what your week may look like:

• Timetabled teaching activities (lectures, seminars, tutorials, classes and workshops) = about 14 hours a week
• Independent study (research, reading, coursework and project work, alone or in a group) = about 21 hours a week

You'll probably do more independent study and have less scheduled teaching in years 2 and 3, but this depends on which modules you choose.

Term Dates

The academic year runs from September to June. There are breaks at Christmas and Easter.

Supporting You

The amount of timetabled teaching you'll get on your degree might be less than what you're used to at school or college, but you'll also get support via video, phone and face-to-face from teaching and support staff to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed. You can build your personalised network of support from the following people and services:

Types of Support

• Personal tutor
• Student engagement officers
• Business study support tutors
• Academic skills support
• Library support
• Wellbeing and mental health support
• Disability advice and additional support
• Support with English

Course Costs and Funding

Tuition Fees (September 2025 Start)

BA (Hons) Foundation Year

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 a year (may be subject to annual increase)
• EU students – £9,535 a year, including our Transition Scholarship (may be subject to annual increase)
• International students – £17,200 a year (subject to annual increase)

You won't pay any extra tuition fees to another university for taking part in a study/work abroad activity if you choose to do it for the whole academic year. During a year abroad you'll only have to pay a reduced fee to the University of Portsmouth.

• UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £5,760 per year (may be subject to annual increase)

Please note this foundation year with ICP isn't currently open to EU or International students.

Funding Your Studies

Find out how to fund your studies, including the scholarships and bursaries you could get. You can also find more about tuition fees and living costs, including what your tuition fees cover.

Applying from outside the UK? Find out about funding options for international students.

Tuition fees terms and conditions

Additional Course Costs

• Accommodation and living costs
• Recommended reading
• General costs
• Final year project
• Placement year and study abroad tuition fees

Apply

September 2025 Start

BA (Hons) Foundation Year

To start BA (Hons) Business and Management in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

• The UCAS course code – NN21
• Our institution code – P80

Apply now through UCAS

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form.

You can also sign up to an Open Day to:

• Tour our campus, facilities and halls of residence
• Speak with lecturers and chat with our students
• Get information about where to live, how to fund your studies and which clubs and societies to join

If you're new to the application process, read our guide on applying for an undergraduate course.

To start BA (Hons) Business and Management with Foundation Year in 2025, apply through UCAS. You'll need:

• The UCAS course code – NN20
• Our institution code – P80

Apply now through UCAS

If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application form:

• Apply direct for September 2025 entry.

Please note this foundation year with ICP isn't currently open to EU or International students.

Applying from Outside the UK

• International and EU students

As an international student you'll apply using the same process as UK students, but you’ll need to consider a few extra things.

You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.

Find out what additional information you need in our international students section.

If you don't meet the English language requirements for this course yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Admissions Terms and Conditions

When you accept an offer to study at the University of Portsmouth, you also agree to abide by our Student Contract (which includes the University's relevant policies, rules and regulations). You should read and consider these before you apply.