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BA (Hons) Business and Management for Creatives
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Undergraduate
BA (Hons) Business Management
A broad, practical business degree that teaches you how organisations are planned, financed, marketed and led, with live briefs from real employers.
- Duration
- 3 years full-time
- Starts
- January, May, September
- Where
- London, Birmingham, Manchester
Course overview
Business Management is one of the most flexible degrees you can choose, because almost every organisation, from a corner café to a global bank, needs people who understand how the pieces fit together. Over three years you will move from the fundamentals of accounting, marketing and organisational behaviour to strategy, leadership and change management.
Teaching is built around case studies and short consultancy-style projects, so you practise turning a messy real-world problem into a clear recommendation. By your final year you will be choosing your own focus, whether that is entrepreneurship, digital business or people management, and completing an independent project on a question that matters to you.
Who this course is for
Ideal if you want a degree that keeps your options open, if you are already working and want to move into management, or if you have a business idea of your own and want the tools to develop it.
What you will study
Module titles vary slightly between partner institutions and may change from year to year. Typical modules include:
- Principles of Management
- Financial and Management Accounting
- Marketing in a Digital Age
- Organisational Behaviour
- Operations and Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Management
- Leadership and Change
- Final Year Business Project
Entry requirements
- Typically 64 to 96 UCAS points, or equivalent
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications are welcome and assessed by interview and a short written task
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 / C, or equivalent, are preferred
- International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 in each component) or equivalent
Every application is considered individually. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask us before you rule yourself out.
Where it can lead
Graduates of this kind of programme go on to roles such as:
- Business analyst
- Operations or project coordinator
- Marketing executive
- Human resources officer
- Graduate management trainee
- Small business owner
Fees and funding
Eligible home students can apply to Student Finance England for a Tuition Fee Loan, paid straight to the institution, and a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. You only start repaying once you finish and earn above the repayment threshold.
International students pay tuition fees directly to the institution. We will give you the exact fee for your intake and explain any scholarships or instalment options.
Guidance for UK students | Guidance for international students
How to apply
Talk to an adviser
A free call to check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements.
Submit your application
Complete our secure online application and upload your documents. It takes about fifteen minutes.
Interview or assessment
Most partner institutions hold a short, friendly interview or written task. We help you prepare.
Offer and funding
Accept your offer and, if eligible, complete your Student Finance application with our support.
Questions about this course
When does BA (Hons) Business Management start?
This course normally starts in January, May, September. We recommend applying at least eight weeks before your preferred start date so there is time for your interview and funding.
How long does it take?
The course takes 3 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, on campus with blended learning.
Can I apply as a mature student?
Yes. Applicants aged 21 or over are welcome, and many are assessed on experience, an interview and a short written task rather than recent exam results.
Do I have to pay Lampton Education for help with my application?
No. Our advice and application support are free for students from first conversation to enrolment.
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