Business and Management - BA (Hons) Top up
- Approved by:
- University of Lancashire
- Start:
- September
- Location:
- University Centre
- Level:
- 6
- Institution code:
- H65
- UCAS code:
- N101
The qualification is designed to provide undergraduates with opportunities to enhance and improve their business skills. The one year top-up course is ideal for those who have successfully completed a business related Foundation Degree and who are hoping to boost their career prospects or progress into business management.
The course will enable undergraduates to strengthen their area of specialisation, or to extend the breadth of their knowledge in the main business functions. It has been designed to develop a student’s knowledge and understanding of business as a whole and the year will focus on enhancing and expanding the core skills and expertise required to progress in the world of work with confidence and self-assurance.
Throughout the course students will have the opportunity to visit local businesses to enhance their understanding and perception of their studies. Visiting academics and employers will further enrich their experience on the course.
Teaching and learning on the course will be delivered through a range of lectures, workshops, research seminars, group work, project work and guest speakers.
Guest speakers from different areas of business will conduct workshops and Q&A sessions. Students will be involved in the performance of lab experiments and research activities.
Assessment will be via a combination of coursework, exams and presentations.
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Ask a questionEntry Requirements
Full-Time Students Entering at Level 6.
The University’s minimum standard entry requirements for degree level study
on a top up programme is completion of study up to a level that is equivalent to
the first two years of a university degree programme in that
topic.e.g.
HND Business
FDA Business studies
Diploma of Higher
Education (following two years of advanced study)
Or Equivalent UK or
Overseas award.
Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from this degree-level programme are welcome and these applicants will be interviewed. If applicants have not studied recently they may need to undertake an Access programme first.
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Why choose us?
Small class sizes
You won’t be learning in a large lecture theatre with hundreds of other students, as you could at a traditional university.
Face-to-face learning
With in-person learning and direct tutor support, we offer an engaging student experience.
Extensive Support
Comprehensive and tailored one-to-one academic and personal support, helping you thrive both academically and personally.
How much will this course cost me?
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They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn and not how much you owe and you won’t need to start paying them back until you are earning more than a certain amount.
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It’s never too late to learn
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 years or above). Even if you don't have the entry requirements, you may have gained knowledge and skills from relevant work or life experience, so we would consider your application on an individual basis.
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=== They are available to all eligible students regardless of household income. The amount you pay back is dependent on how much you earn. You may also be eligible for a Maintenance Loan to help support your living costs. For more information, visit www.gov.uk/student-finance
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Important terms, conditions and disclaimer information about our courses can be found on our Wider Information Set.
It should be noted that all courses are subject to periodic review, usually every five years, by the awarding partner organisations. Any potential planned changes made to course content following such reviews shall be communicated on the University Centre website and in writing to individual students / applicants.
While we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place any day of the week.
