Business and Management with Placement Year Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Course details\
In a rapidly evolving business world, innovation and flexibility are more important than ever. This degree is ideal if you have an interest in the way businesses operate and grow, if you’re naturally inquisitive and have the desire to develop your knowledge through investigation and research.\
With the BA Business and Management you’ll start to develop your business, investigative and practical skills from day one. From people management to technological advances, marketing to culture and ethics, you’ll quickly build the knowledge to enter the global business sector.

The curriculum combines academic theory with knowledge of complex and modern business practice. You’ll learn from expert guest speakers and complete a selection of business-related projects such as developing a business plan for a new start-up. You will spend your third year on placement, a valuable opportunity to gain first-hand industry experience and start building a network of business contacts in preparation for graduation.

As well as the placement route you also have the option to complete the degree in [three years](https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/courses/business-and-management-n201/) or spend a [year abroad](https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/courses/business-and-management-with-study-abroad-n207/).

Why Durham University?\
You will be based in Durham University’s Business School, one of the UK’s longest established business schools – an inspiring and stimulating learning environment that consistently ranks highly for the quality of teaching, research and for graduate prospects.\
The academic team includes experienced business professionals and researchers whose work across a wide variety of disciplines informs and enriches the undergraduate curriculum, delivering practical insights and bringing you closer to the realities of the business world.\
You will benefit from lectures by guest speakers who give new perspectives on relevant topics, while project work gives you the opportunity to investigate contemporary business challenges\
Our business, marketing and management courses also offer opportunities for hands-on work placements and international study.

Rankings\
3rd in the UK Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026\
5th in the Guardian University Guide 2026\
5th in the UK Complete University Guide 2026\
Top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026

Careers Opportunities\
Our students graduate with a thorough understanding of management theories, marketing strategies and consumer behaviour, as well as the commercial awareness, IT and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers in the UK and internationally.\
Our focus on employability extends beyond the classroom. You will benefit from employability-focused events that will give you a competitive edge in the job market.\
Previous graduates have gone on to work as business managers, marketing specialists, civil servants, management consultants and business analysts working for companies such as Virgin Media, NHS England, Amazon, Barclaycard and PwC.