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Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex - UCAS

University of Sussex

Degree level: Undergraduate

Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year)

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2025 - 20262026 - 2027
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University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Open days

4Oct
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1Nov
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Course summary

1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025) 13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025) Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025) About the course Effective business leaders need to navigate global markets and communicate across cultures. This course will give you an international outlook while you learn how to drive strategic growth and innovation. As a student, you’ll join a Business School of leading academics who are shaping policy and practice. We follow the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This means we incorporate sustainability and social responsibility into our teaching and research. We'll prepare you to work in organisations where profitability is balanced with sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility. You'll benefit from our culture of research excellence in areas such as the future of work, the digital workplace and sustainability. You’ll also have access to our established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced careers support. You’ll also have access to our established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced careers support. By studying at Sussex, you will:

  • establish a foundation for success in diverse, inclusive, and global environments
  • develop your understanding of business within a broader societal context
  • explore themes ranging from sustainability to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
  • gain expertise in digital transformation, business analytics and people management
  • develop digital and data skills.
You can also strengthen your academic skills with the support of an academic success adviser, and expand your horizons through study abroad opportunities. You’ll graduate with the expertise to pursue generalist or specialist management roles. You could choose fields such as marketing, social enterprise or human resources. You might also explore entrepreneurship and launch your own business venture. About the University of Sussex Business School Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people. Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research. Location Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Modules

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.

How to apply

14Jan

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

Course code:
NN1F
Institution code:
S90
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online.
PTE Academic59Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)80TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

Please see our English language requirements.

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
95%
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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

Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2026-27. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) at University of Sussex - UCAS