BA (Hons) Business Management

Why choose this course

The overarching aim of the Business and Management programme is to support students to acquire and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviors necessary to work effectively, confidently and responsibly within a wide range of business organisations and corporate functions. It provides students with an excellent grounding in all aspects of business and management, incorporating knowledge from a range of disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance, HRM, marketing and sustainability. These disciplines and philosophies have been combined together within the degree to provide students with a broad and coherent programme that provides an advanced general education for business. While providing students with a background in all areas of business, the programme is designed to enable students to specialise in particular areas in order to tailor their studies to reflect their personal and future career interests. The programme also offers students to extend their period of study by one year by either undertaking a work placement or overseas study opportunity.  

De Montfort University is introducing a new course structure known as ‘Education 2030’ where the University’s goal is for every student is to attain the best learning experience possible and to reach their goals. The new course structure is a new focused ‘block’ teaching format where students study one subject at a time rather than several at once. This structure allows students more time to engage with their studies, as well as receive quicker feedback through regular assessment and enjoy a better study-life balance while having the time to nurture other important aspects of their personal lives. 

The benefits of block learning and teaching: 

• ▸ Earning better grades/ outcomes 
• ▸ Focused learning 
• ▸ Dedicated lecturer access time 
• ▸ Quicker feedback 
• ▸ A supportive and stronger learning community 
• ▸ Assists in a study-life and/or work-study balance  
• ▸ More opportunities to develop your skills 

How will I be assessed? 

The main teaching methods used are lectures and tutorials / seminars within the teaching sessions.

The diverse range of modules on the program provides opportunity for experiencing a range of teaching and learning approaches. This degree is unique within the field of business education because of its strong focus on experiential and problem-based learning, group work and student reflection. Students will also make extensive use of IT based learning, through the virtual learning environment.

Entry requirements

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds. If you have recently been in education or are returning after a long time, we would be more than happy to consider your application on an individual basis.

GCSEs

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and Maths 

Plus one of the following:

A levels

A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level or equivalent (e.g. BTEC)

T Levels

Merit

BTEC’s

BTEC National Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit

BTEC Extended Diploma - Distinction/Merit/Merit

Please click here to be directed to the awarding body's website outlining full general entry requirements for this course.

Mature Learners or those without formal qualifications, will need to apply via assessment-based entry process, where the admissions team will consider prior experiences (work, voluntary, life and other experiences) that are relevant to the course. Applicants applying to the assessment-based entry process will need to pass the following stages: 

English Test (Minimum 70% - IELTS 6.0)

Maths Test (Minimum 50%)

Employment History 

Personal Statement

Screening of Accreditation of Prior Experience (SAPE) 

Academic Interview

Please click here to be directed to our full Admissions process.

Starting Dates:    "September 2025 "

Tuition Fees *:  

Following the Government’s announcement that Undergraduate tuition fees for UK Undergraduate students will change for students enrolling or re-enrolling after 1 August 2025. Please find below updated fees. 

Fees for New and Existing Students from August 2025 entry

Level 4-5-6 (per year) - £9,535 (per year)

Please be aware that tuition fees for Home students may rise in future years, for both new and continuing students, in accordance with an inflationary adjustment set by the government

Please visit https://www.lsst.ac/how-to-apply/fees-funds/ for more information.