Program Overview

BA (Hons) Business and Management (top-up)

Overview

Elevate your qualification with this top-up degree. Build your knowledge, skills, and confidence in business.

What You'll Study

The content of the course may be subject to change. Curriculum content is provided as a guide.

Year One (Equivalent in Level to Year 3 of BA Course)

• Business Strategy and Decision Making in the Creative Industries: Explore a transformative approach to decision-making, providing a robust framework of effective and replicable solutions.
• Data Analytics in the Creative Industries: Develop a critical understanding of the fundamentals of data analytics and its use in the global creative industries.
• Operations and Supply Chain Management in the Creative Industries: Critically examine a range of operations and supply chain management strategies, systems, and technologies.
• Degree Project, Creative and Cultural Industries: Apply knowledge, skills, and experience gained throughout your course to create a distinctive piece of work for your degree project.

Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees - 2026/27

• UK: £9,535 (2025/26 entry fee)
• EU: £9,535 (2025/26 entry fee)
• International: £17,500 (2025/26 entry fee)

UCA Scholarships and Fee Discounts

At UCA, we have a number of scholarships and fee discounts available to assist you with the cost of your studies.

Financial Support

There are lots of ways you can access additional financial support to help you fund your studies - both from UCA and from external sources.

Additional Course Costs

In addition to the tuition fees, there may be other costs for your course, including books, printing costs, occasional or optional study trips, and/or project materials.

Facilities & Equipment

Our Creative Business facilities at our Epsom campus feature dedicated studios, study areas, and digital media suites equipped with Macs and PCs programmed with specialist software, including Adobe Creative Suite.

Career Opportunities

Our Business and Management degree course will enable you to pursue a range of careers, including:

• Graduate Schemes
• Entrepreneur
• Product Buyer
• Junior Manager
• Production Team Lead
• Postgraduate Study

Entry & Portfolio Requirements

UK

• BA (Hons) Course (Top-up): 240 credits from a relevant degree (120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5), with a minimum of 55% overall
• Foundation Degree in a Relevant Subject: Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject
• Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL): May be accepted for entry on to the course, based on partnership articulations and assessed on a case-by-case basis

International and EU

• BA (Hons) Course (Top-up): Non-UK equivalent qualifications
• Portfolio Requirements: This course does not require a portfolio

English Language Requirements

To study at UCA, you'll need to have a certain level of English language skill. Please check the level of English language required.

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