25Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
Course Summary Launch your career in business with the University of the West of Scotland’s BA (Hons) Business degree. Developed in partnership with business and industry leaders at the forefront of their profession, this degree will equip you with the skills and attitude to meet the challenges of a stimulating career in business. You can also tailor your studies to suit your interests and career goals, with a number of optional modules available throughout the course of your study. Whether you are interested in enterprise and entrepreneurship, marketing or human resources, this degree provides the opportunity to learn many important business disciplines. Programme Highlights The recently revised BA (Hons) Business programme follows the University’s new Curriculum Framework and Strategy for Teaching and Learning. Interactive on-campus teaching using real-life or realistic business cases that deepen your understanding of how businesses and other organisations operate is combined with a robust virtual learning environment platform that is rich with additional study resources and promotes interactions among learners. Whether your aim is to start and run your own business or to work for leading national and international organisations, the BA (Hons) Business programme will open up endless opportunities for you. This programme has been developed in partnership with business and industry leaders to ensure you graduate with the desired skills and experience that employers are looking for. It combines a broad base of learning, with the flexibility to tailor your degree in subsequent years to align with your own interests and career goals. Programme Details From business and organisational theory, to marketing, strategy, and operational and industry-related issues, UWS’s BA (Hons) Business programme covers a wide range of topics – providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the business world and its realities. The programme’s core module skills are designed in line with graduate trainee programme entry requirements to give you a head start for a career in national and international organisations. Careers This programme will prepare you for entry to graduate management programmes (postgraduate study), as well as careers in national and international public, private and voluntary organisations. Among others, BA (Hons) Business graduates have gone on to secure employment in the following areas: Marketing management Retail management Business advisory services Sales management Management consultancy Business development management
Modules
Year 1 In the first year of your studies, you will be introduced to key areas of business including finance, human resources management and marketing. You will be supported to become an effective university-level learner, as well as develop your communication, time management and presentation skills. Year 2 In the second year of your studies, you will develop skills and knowledge across a range of business disciplines that are highly relevant to contemporary organisations, including an understnading of ethics and digital workplaces. You will also have the opportunity to delve deepers into subject introduced during the first year of your studies, including human resource management and entrepreneurship. Year 3 In the third year of your studies, you will explore emerging business issues, as well as develop an understanding of various specialised areas, including strategy, organisational culture and leadership. You will also learn research methods in preparation for undertaking a dissertation in the final year of your studies. Year 4 In the final year of your studies, you will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice, whilst continuing to develop your understanding in the areas of business, management and organisation studies.
Assessment method
Alongside learning independently, you will frequently engage in group work, which will ensure you will develop key transferable skills, including presentation, communication and teamworking skills. Your progress on the BA (Hons) Business degree will be assessed using a variety of individual- and group-based assessment techniques, including: Written coursework Essays Reports Presentations Posters
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 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 Entry: Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC A Levels: BBB International Baccalaureate: 28 points BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject HNC: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism Year 3 Entry: HND: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism City of Glasgow College: DipHE Business DUT: Business-related subject
International applicants
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. These are shown below.
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - DDM
Scottish Advanced Higher - BCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - Not accepted
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - M
No year 1 entry at Lanarkshire campus. City of Glasgow College Diploma of Higher Education in Business Accepted for year 3 Entry French DUT in Business-related subject considered for year 3 entry (subject to review by admissions)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - 90 points
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - CCC
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H1, H2, H2, H2
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
For applicants whose first language is not English, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level. The reason for this is that it’s essential that you are able to read, speak and understand the English language to get the most out of your time at UWS. All international applicants are required to meet minimum English language standards, with the exception of: // Native speakers of English // Erasmus students (unless advised otherwise) // non-Erasmus students from EU partner institutions (your institution must provide confirmation of your English language ability in the absence of a formal qualification) The qualifications above must have been gained within two years prior to the start of your course at UWS.
UWS's English language requirements
https://www.uws.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| EU | £15500* | Year 1 |
| International | £15500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
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Sponsorship information
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Provider information
University of the West of Scotland
Paisley Campus
High Street
Paisley
PA1 2BE