Business

University of Plymouth
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 1 Year Business and management studies

A-Level Entry

N/A

About this course

Deepen your knowledge of the business environment and your understanding of how organisations operate. Discover how and why businesses innovate and why enterprise is critical in the marketplace. Prepare for a career in the world of business and improve your professional and business communication skills.

  • Study this course over two years (Level 5 and 6) or one year (Level 6 only). Providing a route for students from a range of business foundation degrees (and equivalent) to top up to Honours. The two year programme offers students the opportunity to undertake a placement between their first and second year.

  • Our innovative one or two year course embraces a broad spectrum of industry relevant modules and is especially attractive to students who wish to build a career in business. We aim to provide students with the ability to exercise personal responsibility and decision-making in the competitive world of business.

  • Develop an appreciation of the dynamic marketplace in which businesses operate and the implications of this for business decisions and organisational culture.

  • All undergraduate modules within Plymouth Business School have integrated within them a CV building activity, for example, through micro-credentialing; real world problem-based learning; or embedded direct employer activity.

  • Benefit from academic staff with strong relevant industrial and academic experience and tutors who not only provide excellent teaching but also great pastoral care.
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades N/A

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Sandwich

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Plymouth

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    2432 Marketing and commercial managers
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    1259 Managers and proprietors in other services

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Plymouth
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies