Business and Management (Top Up)

Top up your existing qualifications to an honour's degree. This final-year equivalent course is aimed at those with a relevant qualification (e.g., HND). Plus, secure a guaranteed and discounted place on a globally ranked master's at Cranfield University's triple-accredited School of Management.

Why study business and management?
In an increasingly competitive global market, businesses need to evolve constantly. Employers look for graduates with not only business theory but also practical skills and real-world experience. This combination is essential for tackling the challenges of today's business world.

Why UWE Bristol?
Our BA(Hons) Business and Management top-up course is tailored to meet the needs of modern organisations, equipping you with the practical skills and experience to thrive. This flexible one-year course lets you choose specialist modules and develop your business interests.

Enterprise is at the core of Bristol Business School. If you have an entrepreneurial idea, we can support you with funding, desk space, and an in-house crowdfunding platform. You'll also benefit from guest speakers, case studies, competitions and online simulations to ensure you graduate ready for the working world.

Where can it take me?
UWE Bristol's Business and Management top-up course offers broad, practical experience with multiple career pathways. Graduates have gone on to management roles in retail, marketing, HR, and recruitment, as well as postgraduate study at UWE Bristol or further afield.

Through our partnership with Cranfield School of Management you'll have the opportunity to combine a strong and practice-oriented undergraduate degree from UWE Bristol with a globally recognised master's qualification from Cranfield, to accelerate your career in the business world.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.