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Management at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Birkbeck, University of London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This BSc Management is tailored for aspiring leaders and managers seeking to excel in dynamic business environments. It offers expert-led lectures blended with practical learning through case studies and guest speakers to equip you with skills that are crucial across many relevant areas. Ideal for professionals and those re-entering education, it will prepare you to thrive in both public and private sector organisations. Why choose this course?

  • This course is designed around an industry-relevant curriculum which reflects current demands and trends, integrating cutting-edge management theory with practical skills training to prepare you for real-world challenges.
  • You will benefit from lectures and seminars led by experts who are active in their fields, ensuring you receive the most current knowledge and insights into today’s business environment.
  • You will be able to leverage Birkbeck's extensive industry connections for internships, mentorship, and employment opportunities to enhance your career prospects. We host regular events with guest speakers and alumni to give you unique networking advantages to kickstart or advance your career.
What you will learn Dive into a curriculum crafted by industry experts which will give you insight into a broad range of management issues in key areas such as: 
  • strategic management
  • marketing
  • finance
  • project and operations management
  • human resource management
  • accounting
  • managerial economics.
How you will learn On this BSc Management learning is highly interactive and designed for real-world relevance. You'll engage through a mixture of expert-led lectures, seminars and workshops, often featuring case studies and guest speakers, that are designed to encourage your critical thinking and real-time problem solving. This course is available to study full- or part-time. It has a daytime and an evening timetable, so you can decide which timetable to choose when you enrol. Foundation Year If you opt for Foundation Year studies, this is a supportive route that will fully prepare you for undergraduate study. It is ideal if you are returning to study after a gap, or if you have not previously studied the relevant subjects, or if you didn't achieve the grades you need for a place on your chosen undergraduate degree. From autumn 2024, you can choose to study this course in the daytime or evening. Highlights
  • Birkbeck is an internationally recognised centre of excellence in teaching, research and consultancy in the broad field of management. Our academic staff are active researchers as well as enthusiastic teachers, and regularly publish cutting-edge articles in the world's leading journals.
  • We have particular research strengths in international business and strategy, the management of innovation and entrepreneurship, human resource management, corporate governance, sport management and marketing, as well as financial management and accounting.
  • You will have access to Moodle, our online learning resource, where all information and materials relating to your programme of study and modules are available, as well as the Birkbeck Library and e-Library.
Careers and employability On successful completion of this course you will be prepared to take on management and leadership roles in a wide range of fields. Graduates can pursue career paths in management, local and national government, business or industry. Possible professions include:
  • chartered management accountant
  • human resources officer
  • management consultant
  • risk manager.
We offer a comprehensive careers service - Careers and Enterprise - your career partner during your time at Birkbeck and beyond. At every stage of your career journey, we empower you to take ownership of your future, helping you to make the connection between your experience, education and future ambitions.

Modules

For information about course structure and the modules you will be studying, please visit Birkbeck’s online prospectus.

Assessment method

Unseen formal examinations, short tests, individual or group presentations and written essays.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Chartered Management Institute

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.

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on judgement of academic potential.

Additional entry requirements

Admission tests

Institutions Own Test (IOT)

Applicants who do not have grade C or grade 4 GCSE-level English and mathematics may be required to carry out a skills audit at a selection evening, which comprises English and mathematics. This audit assesses an applicant’s potential to cope with, and benefit from, a particular programme of study.

English language requirements

Student Outcomes

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There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7145 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7145 Year 1
Scotland £7145 Year 1
Wales £7145 Year 1
International £13545 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

Students are charged a tuition fee in each year of their course. Tuition fees for students continuing on their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Management at Birkbeck, University of London - UCAS