Program Overview

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Key Information

• Course duration: 3 years
• Course options: Diploma Year
• Typical offer: 104-120 UCAS Tariff Points
• Annual fees:
  • Home (full-time): £9,535
  • Overseas (full-time): £18,500
• UCAS code: N39
• Course start: September 2025

Course Overview

Our course combines real-world applications with core business knowledge, equipping you to develop effective solutions for complex scenarios. You'll learn how to apply practical and realistic solutions to complex business scenarios, studying areas including decision-making, contemporary business environments, and strategies.

Why Study with Us

• Enhance your knowledge of the key business principles and learn how to apply them to real-life situations and collaborative opportunities.
• Benefit from small class sizes through lectures, seminars, and interactive workshops.
• Develop sought-after entrepreneurial and transferable skills in problem-solving, creative thinking, pitches, and presentations, and effective communication.
• Connect with business leaders from well-known brands, expanding your professional network and gaining valuable insights from experts in the industry.

Course Details

Year 1

Core Units

• Introduction to studying Business Management (40 credits)
  • This unit provides a comprehensive foundation in business and management, covering essential theories, the latest industry developments, and an in-depth understanding of the contemporary business environment.
• Research Methods in Business Management (40 credits)
  • Understanding the role of research and the power of evidence in supporting arguments is fundamental to business management.
• Concepts, Theories and Practice in Business Management (40 credits)
  • In this unit, you will explore some key contemporary business management concepts.

Core Projects

• Wayfinding Week
  • The first week of each academic year is called Wayfinding week.
• Make it Manifest(o)
  • An important element of Wayfinding Week is taking part in our annual ‘Make it Manifest(o)’ project.
• Interchange Week
  • Interchange weeks are opportunities to step away from your disciplinary studies and engage in projects, workshops, visits, and talks that extend your knowledge and understanding of the world.

Year 2

Core Units

• Models, Methods and Practice in Business Management (40 credits)
  • This unit explores fundamental Business Models and strategies, equipping students with the knowledge and understanding to define and drive organisational goals, structure, and decision-making processes.
• Global Citizenship and Perspectives in Business Management (40 credits)
  • This unit explores strategic development for international business, examining factors such as cultural and economic conditions, legal frameworks, political and social contexts, technological infrastructure, logistical challenges, and environmental considerations.
• Collaborative Approaches to Business Management (40 credits)
  • This unit focuses on the importance and value of collaboration in business management and operations.

Core Projects

• Wayfinding Week
  • The first week of each academic year is called Wayfinding week.
• Make it Manifest(o)
  • An important element of Wayfinding Week is taking part in our annual ‘Make it Manifest(o)’ project.
• Interchange Week
  • Interchange weeks are opportunities to step away from your disciplinary studies and engage in projects, workshops, visits, and talks that extend your knowledge and understanding of the world.

Diploma Year (optional)

Level 5 Diploma (120 credits)

• Students have the opportunity to spend a year after the second of their degree (or the third year if studying for a degree with an Integrated Foundation Year) enhancing their employability options through a Level 5 Diploma.

Final Year

Core Units

• Professional Development in Business Management (40 credits)
  • This is the first of three units that make up your final year of undergraduate study.
• Advanced Research and Project Design in Business Management (40 credits)
  • This unit examines sustainable and ethical practices within business management, encouraging students to apply these principles to their projects.
• Major Project in Business Management (40 credits)
  • This is the third and final unit which completes your final year of undergraduate study.

Core Projects

• Wayfinding Week
  • The first week of each academic year is called Wayfinding week.
• Make it Manifest(o)
  • An important element of Wayfinding Week is taking part in our annual ‘Make it Manifest(o)’ project.
• Interchange Week
  • Interchange weeks are opportunities to step away from your disciplinary studies and engage in projects, workshops, visits, and talks that extend your knowledge and understanding of the world.

Learning and Teaching

This course is taught through a mixture of learning and teaching methods including:

• Group briefings
• Academic tutorials
• Group tutorials
• Workshops
• Critiques (crits)
• Seminars
• Lectures

Assessment

Assessment for this course is entirely coursework-based, meaning there are no exams. Your progress will be evaluated through the projects and assignments you complete for each unit. Throughout the year, you’ll receive ongoing feedback to help you refine your work and develop your skills.

Some of the People You’ll be Working With

• Kevin Freeman - Director
• Alex Hill - Associate Programme Director

Here to Help You Succeed

The UK’s creative sector is thriving, contributing £111.7 billion annually to the economy and offering over 2 million jobs.

Typical Career Paths

Our Business Management degree will help you develop essential transferrable skills, such as teamwork, critical thinking, and time management. Or if your goal is to be your own boss, we will help you understand the process of planning and setting up your own business.

• Business adviser
• Business analyst
• Business development manager
• Data analyst
• Management consultant
• Project manager
• Recruitment consultant
• Civil servant
• Marketing executive
• Sales executive

Entry Requirements

• Home
• Overseas

Norwich University of the Arts welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds.

A/AS Levels (GCE)

GCE A/AS Levels 3 A-level qualifications at grades BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) or above.

BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject

BTEC Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction, Distinction in an art, design or media related subject

T Levels

A T Level in any subject with overall grade A* to C (Pass)

UAL Extended Diploma

Merit

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design)

Pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A minimum of 26 points

We accept qualifications from all over the world.

English Language Qualifications

Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum UKVI approved IELTS exam score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.

Fees and Funding

• Home
• International

Tuition Fees for the 2025/26 Academic Year

• BA course (three year): £9,535 per year
• Integrated Foundation Year (optional): £9,535 per year
• Level 5 Diploma Year (optional): £9,535 year

Fees for Subsequent Years

Tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with inflation, subject to government regulations.

Funding Your Study

Depending on your circumstances, you may qualify for a bursary, scholarship or loan to help fund your study and enhance your learning experience.

Additional Costs

Your course fees cover the cost of studies, and include loads of benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert employability team, access to workshops and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

How to Apply

• Home
• International

All applications for undergraduate courses will need to be made via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

Applying for an Undergraduate Degree

Full-time Undergraduate International applicants can either apply via UCAS or directly by completing the online application form below or emailing the downloadable form to

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