Business and Management BA (Hons)
This course is taught from our London campus – Kickstart your career by studying business and management in London, one of the economic capitals of the world. Cover key topics including marketing, leadership and sustainability and apply your learning to the issues faced by real London-based businesses.
Key information
UCAS code:
NN22
Typical offer:
112-120 UCAS points from 3 A levels, or equivalent
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Overview
Get a head start on the job market by studying in one of the business capitals of the world on this BA (Hons) Business and Management degree. Develop your entrepreneurial creativity through collaboration with our local business community and build a strong skillset in management, marketing, finance and sustainability.
You'll engage with real London-based businesses, learning from the challenges they face to test theories and solve problems with expert academics and your fellow students, and have the chance to make connections with business leaders at UoP London networking events.
With a focus on all key business areas - from accounting to operations, international business to cross cultural awareness - you'll graduate with the skills to start a successful career in any commercial arena.
Your new home at UoP London
Get a feel for our purpose-built UoP London campus in the heart of lively Waltham Forest, the capital's first Borough of Culture.
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Course highlights
- Study business and management in London, surrounded by world-leading start-ups, enterprises and companies large and small
- Gain a well-rounded understanding of business and management today, covering marketing, leadership, economics, global business, sustainability and more
- Work collaboratively to enrich your learning and apply new skills to the management of real businesses in the local community
- Build industry connections by attending networking events and presentations alongside London-based business leaders
- Learn from an expert team in our purpose-built, tech-rich flexible learning spaces
Business and management studies at the University of Portsmouth is ranked 4th of the modern universities for research quality
Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Accreditation
Contact information
Clearing is open
This course is available through Clearing.
Discover how Clearing works
Clearing 2024 opens on 5 July and closes on 21 October
Every year thousands of students find their ideal undergraduate course through Clearing. Clearing matches students who are looking for a different course or university from their original choice, or who are applying for the very first time after 30 June, to courses that universities still have places on.
The majority of people apply through Clearing once they receive their exam results on A level / T level results day (15 August 2024).
You can apply through Clearing if:
- You don't meet the conditions of your offer for your firm (first) or insurance (second) choice courses
- Your exam results are better than you expected and you want to change your course or university
- You don't hold any offers
- You've accepted an offer but changed your mind about the course you want to do
- You're applying for the first time after 30 June 2024
Yes, we welcome Clearing applications from international students and you can apply in exactly the same way as UK students do.
The majority of UK students apply through Clearing once they receive their A level / T level results in August 2024, so as an international student if you already have your exam results you can apply when Clearing opens.
Make sure that you have time to get your visa, funding, and English language certification sorted out before the beginning of term.
If you would like further information or guidance, please contact our international office for advice.
No, it's not too late and you should make your application for student finance as soon as possible. You don't have to wait for your results. You can make your application now and just amend it when you know where you're going to be.
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Find out more in our Student finance for Clearing guide.
Entry requirements
BA (Hons) Business and Management degree entry requirements
Typical offers
- A levels - BBB-BBC
- UCAS points - 112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- T-levels - Merit
- BTECs (Extended Diplomas) - DDM-DMM
- International Baccalaureate - 29
Find 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.
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.
Typical offers
- A levels - BBB-BBC
- UCAS points - 112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent (calculate your UCAS points)
- 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.
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.
We look at more than just your grades
While we consider your grades when making an offer, we also carefully look at your circumstances and other factors to assess your potential. These include whether you live and work in the region and your personal and family circumstances which we assess using established data.
Ideal skills and qualities for this course
In addition to meeting the course's entry requirements, we’re looking for good written, IT and analytical skills.
During this course your assessment will include problem-solving, good presentation techniques and the ability to work well in a team. But don’t worry, we’ll help you develop these abilities throughout the course.
We’re looking for an interest in business and management, so we’d encourage you to read the business sections of a quality newspaper and get some work experience (of any kind).
Careers and opportunities
With its emphasis on key business areas and analysis of real London-based business scenarios, this BA (Hons) Business and Management degree will prepare you to climb the career ladder in any sector that appeals to you.
You could also progress on to postgraduate study in a business-related area such as project management, digital marketing or human resource management, or choose to set up your own business.
Graduates of this course from the University of Portsmouth have secured jobs as:
- HR manager
- 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
They've 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)
Why do a business management degree?
Read our blog to find out why a business management degree is a good idea and how it opens doors to lots of different careers.
Modules
What you'll study
Core modules in this year include:
- Business Accounting – 20 credits
- Business Operations and Systems Management – 20 credits
- Economics for Business – 20 credits
- Managing People in Organisations – 20 credits
- Marketing Principles and Practice – 20 credits
- Academic and Professional Skills for Success - 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
Core modules in this year include:
- Employability, Research Professional Development – 20 credits
- Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability – 20 credits
- Business Venturing – 20 credits
- Business Analysis and Decision Making – 20 credits
- International Business – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Managing Product Portfolios - 20 credits
- People Resourcing and Talent Management - 20 credits
- Study Year Abroad - 120 credits
Core modules in this year include:
- Cross Cultural Awareness – 20 credits
- Transformative Marketing – 20 credits
- Developing your Research Skills – 20 credits
- Independent Study Project – 20 credits
- Strategic Management – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
- Responsible and Sustainable Business - 20 credits
- Business Improvement and Creativity - 20 credits
- International Financial Management - 120 credits
Changes to course content
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Teaching
The majority of your timetabled teaching will be face-to-face and will include:
- workshops
- seminars
- one-on-one tutorials
- practical sessions
- group discussions
Assessment
Your assessment will depend on which modules you take. Assessment methods are likely to include:
- written reports
- oral presentations
- portfolios
- exams
- dissertation
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're planning for most of your learning to be supported by timetabled face-to-face teaching with some elements of online provision.
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 10-12 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 get the following types of support via video, phone and face-to-face from our London campus support team to enhance your learning experience and help you succeed:
- academic writing (such as essays, reports, dissertations, projects and literature reviews)
- reflective writing
- critical thinking skills
- delivering presentations (including observing and filming presentations)
- understanding and using assignment feedback
- managing your time and workload
- revision and exam techniques
You'll also have access to a personal tutor to support you in your studies.
If English isn't your first language, you can do one of our English language courses to improve your written and spoken English language skills before starting your degree. Once you're here, you can take part in our free In-Sessional English (ISE) programme to improve your English further.
Course costs and funding
Tuition fees
- UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,250 (subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £17,200 (subject to annual increase)
- International students – £17,200 (subject to annual increase)
- UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £9,535 (subject to annual increase)
- EU students – £17,200 (subject to annual increase)
- International students – £17,200 (subject to annual increase)
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.
Additional course costs
These course-related costs aren’t included in the tuition fees. So you’ll need to budget for them when you plan your spending.
Additional costs
Our accommodation section shows your accommodation options and highlights how much it costs to live in Waltham Forest.
You’ll study up to 6 modules a year. You may have to read several recommended books or textbooks for each module.
You can borrow most of these from the Library. If you buy these, they may cost up to £60 each.
We recommend that you budget £75 a year for photocopying, memory sticks, DVDs and CDs, printing charges, binding and specialist printing.
If your final year includes a major project, there could be cost for transport or accommodation related to your research activities. The amount will depend on the project you choose.
Apply
Ready to apply?
To start this course in 2024/25, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – NN22
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:
To start this course in 2025/26, apply through UCAS. You'll need:
- the UCAS course code – NN22
- our institution code – P80
If you'd prefer to apply directly, use our online application forms:
How to apply from outside the UK
You can get an agent to help with your application. Check your country page for details of agents in your region.
To find out what to include in your application, head to the how to apply page of 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.