East Sussex College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
ABOUT THIS COURSE: Our Business top-up course will help you to achieve a full BA (Hons) degree in Business Management. You will build on the knowledge and skills you have attained from previous study and professional experiences, expanding your learning of business processes with imaginative and interesting lectures leading to a wide range of business careers. The course is delivered over a single year and may be available on a part-time basis. You will use your problem-solving approaches to critically analyse the development and implementation of business tactics and strategies, with particular consideration to the constantly changing business environment. You will learn about a range of strategic concepts, tools, and theories, and also improve your written and oral communication skills during report writing and presentations. Working industry case studies and examples will give you a real insight into the business world and will prepare you for a career in the business world. WHAT WILL I STUDY ?: This one year top-up course will fine-tune your innovative approaches to business management, you will conduct your own research project, widen your knowledge of global markets, leading change and operational systems and understand business strategies for creating and maintaining competitive advantage. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of an HND or Foundation Degree or equivalent accreditation (240 CAT points); if English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6 with a 6 in writing; proof of qualifications; a satisfactory reference. EMPLOYMENT & PROGRESSION: Once you have graduated, you will have a diverse range of transferable skills that will enable you to either, start your own business, commence a career, or further it with promotion, in this exciting industry. You may choose to specialise in a particular business function or role, or you could choose to enter into further study on MA programmes or complete a Post Graduate Certificate of Education.
Modules
Our Business top-up course will help you to achieve a full BA (Hons) degree in Business Management. You will build on the knowledge and skills you have attained from previous study and professional experiences, expanding your learning of business processes with imaginative and interesting lectures leading to a wide range of business careers. The course is delivered over a single year and may be available on a part-time basis. You will use your problem-solving approaches to critically analyse the development and implementation of business tactics and strategies, with particular consideration to the constantly changing business environment. You will learn about a range of strategic concepts, tools, and theories, and also improve your written and oral communication skills during report writing and presentations. Working industry case studies and examples will give you a real insight into the business world and will prepare you for a career in the business world. This one year top-up course will fine-tune your innovative approaches to business management, you will conduct your own research project, widen your knowledge of global markets, leading change and operational systems and understand business strategies for creating and maintaining competitive advantage.
Assessment method
The course is assessed through submission of work and not exams, these are in the form of reports, presentations, essays, literature reviews and digital artifacts.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International students will need IELTS 6.5 overall with a 6 in writing. For visa information visit http://www.escg.ac.uk/study/international/visas/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 240 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £7995 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10000 | Year 1 |
| England | £7995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7995 | Year 1 |
| International | £10000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7995 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Studying with us will give you excellent value for money. Our lower fees, compared to many other universities, help you to save money, while getting the very best from our expert tutors.
Provider information
East Sussex College
Station Plaza
Station Approach
Hastings, East Sussex
TN34 1BA