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Business Studies at University of Worcester - UCAS

Course summary

Why this course? Move into an exciting career in business management - whether in the private, public or voluntary sector. Our Business Studies degree has a strong focus on innovation, creativity and personal development. You'll be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills that are most highly valued by employers. You'll also gain 'real world' experience through applied projects, placements, internships and a period of study abroad. Your personal, professional and academic development will be supported through regular 1-2-1 meetings with the Business Studies team. You'll have lots of choice across modules in accountancy, advertising, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resources, leadership, marketing, project management, public relations and sustainability. Future employment On our Business Studies degree, you'll benefit from:

  • Integrated career coaching throughout your course, where we will support you with the preparation of your CV and interview technique
  • The knowledge, skills and capabilities needed to make an immediate impact in your chosen organisation
  • Strategic insight in your chosen specialism so that you can deliver long term value for your chosen organisation
  • Professional body accreditation, exemptions and recognition
  • Creating a portfolio of direct business experience through a one-year paid placement, internships, consultancy projects and company visits
  • Building your own business network
  • Develop your own business idea through our start-up support and access to our network of business mentors
Added benefits:
  • Enhance your employability through internships, consultancy projects, a one-year paid placement and/or Springboard opportunities
  • Experience international cultures through options to work and study abroad
  • Dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Accreditation In addition to your degree, you will be awarded a CMI Level 5 Certificate in Management and Leadership. During your studies, you will benefit from Associate Membership to the CMI (free of charge), inclusive of an interactive induction session and access to the CMI's digital library, resources, and employability skills audit. Why the University of Worcester? The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation. At Worcester, small class sizes, supportive tutors, and professionally focused courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education. • University of the Year finalist in the Times Higher Education Awards 2025. • First in the UK for sustained employment, further study or both, from any multidisciplinary university – Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) 2017 to 2025. • First in the UK for quality education – Joint 1st in the Times Higher Education’s University Impact Rankings 2025. Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

Modules

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Assessment method

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
N111
Institution code:
W80
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The University of Worcester accepts all qualifications within the Tariff, and normally looks for the equivalent of 3 A levels. More information can be found at http://www.worcester.ac.uk/journey/entry-requirements.html


Student Outcomes

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80%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please visit the fees and finance pages of the University of Worcester website for tuition fee information: https://www.worcester.ac.uk/study/fees-and-finance/
Business Studies at University of Worcester - UCAS