Business & Management
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Business & Management
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.
Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management at BU?
• Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business and management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway*
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School. Fewer than 6% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the AACSB, and this accolade recognises our focus on excellence in all areas of learning, teaching, assessment, and the student experience.
Why study BA (Hons) Business & Management at BU?
• Flexibility to achieve your ambitions – start with a strong foundation in business and management in your first year, then tailor your learning (depending on what your interests are) with a specialist pathway*
• Opportunities to study abroad in your second year at one of BU’s international partner institutions in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Turkey or the United States
• Study a diverse subject that provides a stepping stone to work in any industry, anywhere in the world
• Complete an optional 30-week placement, giving you invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network
• Study at a university with over 35 years of teaching experience in this area, excellent industry connections and an international reputation
We offer a January intake for this course, which is specifically designed for international students, offering a unique opportunity to seamlessly join our main course while receiving tailored support to prepare you for your second year. For more information and to apply, please visit the course page on our website.
*Depending on which options you select as you go through the course, you will eventually graduate with one of our specialist pathway awards. However, with the exception of the Economics and Finance pathways, you will not need to choose your specialism until the end of the second year. The pathways you can choose are as follows:
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Economics)
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Entrepreneurship)
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance)
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Global Operations)
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (HRM)
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Marketing)
• BA (Hons) Business & Management (Project Management)
• BA (Hons) International Business & Management.
Why Choose Bournemouth University During Clearing?
If you'd like to study by sandy beaches, breathtaking countryside and sparkling blue sea, then there is no place like BU.
All degrees at BU are designed with employability in mind. Whether you're studying Finance, Physiotherapy, Film or Archaeology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and incredible work-experience opportunities. Industry-standard equipment on campus includes genetic labs, a Sports Rehabilitation Suite, replica courtrooms and high-tech TV studios. Bournemouth University also offers the option to study abroad in the likes of Australia, India, ...
If you'd like to study by sandy beaches, breathtaking countryside and sparkling blue sea, then there is no place like BU.
All degrees at BU are designed with employability in mind. Whether you're studying Finance, Physiotherapy, Film or Archaeology, you'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities and incredible work-experience opportunities. Industry-standard equipment on campus includes genetic labs, a Sports Rehabilitation Suite, replica courtrooms and high-tech TV studios. Bournemouth University also offers the option to study abroad in the likes of Australia, India, France, China and South Africa.
Alongside a warm and welcoming student community, you'll find it easy to get settled in at BU's accommodation, with comfortable rooms, areas to socialise and budget-friendly options.
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Course Information
2 Clearing option s available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-21
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
NN12
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 4
Entry Requirements
T Level
M
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points).
UCAS Tariff
104
120
104 - 120 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent
Scottish Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of four Scottish Highers
Access to HE Diploma
102 - 118 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
Scottish Advanced Higher
104 - 120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
Extended Project
Accepted as part of the overall tariff but it must be accompanied by 2 A-levels or equivalent
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Distinction*, Distinction (104 UCAS tariff points)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
31
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Distinction, Merit, Merit (112 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £19,635 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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