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Business, Enterprise and Management

BA (Hons) (Top-up)

Study Business, Enterprise and Management at University Centre Leeds

Boost your business knowledge and excel in enterprise after studying the subtle strategic elements of business, enterprise and management. Our top-up degree takes your existing knowledge to new heights, allowing you to apply your theoretical comprehension to practical working environments.

  • Starts:
  • Duration: 1 year full-time | 18 months part-time
  • Venue: University Centre
  • Fee: £8,745 Full Time or £4,372 Part Time (per academic year for UK students)
     
    International Fee: £14,000 full-time (per academic year) £3,000 Scholarship available
  • UCAS Course Code(s): N1N2
  • UCAS Institution Code: L21
  • Study Mode: Full Time / Part Time
  • Validated By: This course is validated by The Open University

Entry Requirements

TYPICAL OFFER

Foundation Degree: Pass on the second year of a foundation degree in a relevant subject.

HND: Pass grade in a relevant subject.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.

Mature applicants: We welcome applications from candidates who may not precisely match the academic criteria but can demonstrate experience in their chosen field as well as academic achievement at level 5. Candidates in this category will be interviewed to assess their
suitability for the course and asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL Claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

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Business, Enterprise and Management

This course will deepen the business understanding and skills you will have developed in your foundation degree or HND programmes. It allows you to practically apply your knowledge to strategies to maximise staff retention and development while driving business growth. You will strengthen your problem-solving skills ready to identify and address complex business issues. The broad selection of business modules encourage personal development so you will identify and pursue your own specialism. We will support you through your learning journey helping you to carve out a niche within your chosen career. You’ll also develop your knowledge of international business. As you learn to apply technical skills to multiple contexts, you’ll be perfectly positioned to graduate as an adaptable leader with strong personal and professional skills. This may lead to progression in employment at a senior level, starting your own business or continuing your studies at masters level.

This course is validated by The Open University

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How to Apply

How to Apply:

  1. Register for an Account: Click the link below and use the "Create a New User" facility to register for an application account. An email will be sent to the address you provide, with a verification link.
  2. Verify Your Email: Click the verification link in the email to confirm your account.
  3. Complete Your Application: Once your account is created, you can start your application. You can save your progress and return to it later if needed. Your username will be the email address you used to register.

To access your account again and complete your application, use the second link provided in your verification email.

Apply Now: Direct Application Form

Need Help? For further information, please email admissions@ucleeds.ac.uk 

Please note, if you apply directly, we are required to submit a Record of Prior Acceptance (RPA) application to UCAS on your behalf if your application is successful and you enrol.

If you're interested in applying to study part-time, these applications must be submitted directly through our website via the following link:

Part Time - Direct Application Form

If you would like to apply for to study full time, please do so via UCAS.

The institution code for University Centre Leeds is L21.

The application fee for applying through UCAS is £28.50, unless you are eligible for Free School Meals (FSM).

Apply via UCAS

If you are:

  • a current student with University Centre Leeds,
  • due to complete your Foundation Degree and
  • don't already have an application in UCAS for this cycle,

you can make an application directly to us for this course.

To make your application, use the below link and register for an application account via the Create a New User facility. You will then be sent an email to the email address you provided when registering for an account, on which you will need to click the link to verify your email address.

Once you have created an account, you will then be able to start and save your application, should you not be able to complete it all in one go. Please note that your username is the email address you provided when registering for an account.

To access your account again should you need to complete and submit your application form, simply use the second link provided in your verification email.

To register for an application account please use the following link and use the Create a New User facility:

Internal Students - Direct Application Form

For further information in regards to this please email admissions@ucleeds.ac.uk

Course Information

Modules may include

  • International Business
  • Understanding Strategic Business Landscapes
  • Managing New Enterprises
  • Research Methods
  • Dissertation/Research Project

An Honours graduate will develop an understanding of a complex body of knowledge.

Through this, the graduate will have developed analytical techniques and problem-solving skills that can be applied in many types of employment and be able to evaluate, evidence, arguments and assumptions and to communicate effectively.

The assessment process is an integral part of teaching and learning and, as such, supports and complements the learning strategy, in order to ensure that the required outcomes are achieved.

The aim is to achieve learning through which knowledge is based on both understanding and application.

Both the task and the assessment criteria are clearly explained to students within the module handbook.

Assessment strategies used within the course include methods such as practice-based assignments, case studies, presentations, projects, problem-based scenarios, and negotiated learning contracts.

TYPICAL OFFER

Foundation Degree: Pass on the second year of a foundation degree in a relevant subject.

HND: Pass grade in a relevant subject.

IELTS: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any component.

International qualifications: International qualifications will be assessed against these criteria.

Mature applicants: We welcome applications from candidates who may not precisely match the academic criteria but can demonstrate experience in their chosen field as well as academic achievement at level 5. Candidates in this category will be interviewed to assess their
suitability for the course and asked to provide a portfolio of evidence to support their application.

*21 years and over at the start of the course

RPL Claims: The course structure actively supports claims for Recognition of Prior Certified Learning (RPCL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL).

Further study at masters level, or full-time employment.
Job opportunities may include

  • Senior business manager
  • Customer relations manager
  • Human resources manager
  • Strategic/management consultant
  • Operations and logistics manager/consultant

For the latest version of the programme specifications for this course please click here.

For the latest version of the course handbook for this course please click here.

For the latest version of The Open University regulations please click here.


Information for International Students

Applications are open for 2025 entry.

To apply directly to study at University Centre Leeds as an international applicant, please visit our 'How to apply' page and complete the steps

You can also apply through UCAS.

For more information please visit our 'How to apply' page.

Course fees for Undergraduates are £14,000 (GBP)

Scholarship available £3,000 (GBP) all courses.

For more information about fees and scholarships, please click here.

Please see our entry requirements page for additional requirements as an international student

International students will study 5 additional hours on top of the regular timetable.

  • 1 hour cultural studies
  • 2 hours academic study skills
  • 2 hours English studies

For more information about visa and immigration, please click here.

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