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Business and Management at University of Portsmouth - UCAS

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Course summary

Overview Studying BA (Hons) Business and Management at the University of Portsmouth London campus means that you will be studying at a TEF Gold Rated University and a Top 5 Young University* in one of the best connected and affordable London Boroughs in London (Walthamstow). We offer you an industry based degree that is designed to give you unique career opportunities. What is completely different and unique about this degree is that your timetable is fixed from day one of your study until when you graduate and it will never change, so you will know exactly which afternoons or mornings of the week you are expected to attend. So, you can plan your life, work and studies accordingly. The Open Days at the London Campus vary to those held in Portsmouth. For more information and to book, please visit our website - https://london.port.ac.uk/events Located in the vibrant heart of Walthamstow, our campus is less than a minute’s walk from both the tube and bus stations, offering unparalleled access to all of London. The course offers:

  • Guest talks and networking sessions with influential leaders across various industries.
  • Scenario planning for real businesses, tackling current trends and issues impacting the industry right now.
  • Field trips that enhance your understanding and let you put theory into action.
  • Support to build a professional portfolio that showcases your skills and achievements. You’ll also get guidance on crafting and presenting pitches to employers and industry experts, so you’re prepared to stand out in the job market.
  • The chance to engage directly with real companies, learning about their challenges, applying theories in live projects, and even shaping how these businesses think and operate.
Our block teaching approach and smaller class sizes mean you’ll focus on one subject at a time, with ample one-on-one support from academics. This more personalised learning experience ensures you get the most out of each module. *Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024

Modules

Year 1 Core modules in this year include:

  • Business Accounting – 20 credits
  • Business Operations and Systems Management – 20 credits
  • Introduction to Business Analytics – 20 credits
  • Managing People in Organisations – 20 credits
  • Marketing Principles and Practice – 20 credits
  • Professional and Academic Skills For Success – 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year. Year 2 Core modules in this year include:
  • Employability, Research Professional Development – 20 credits
  • Leadership, Ethics, Governance and Sustainability – 20 credits
  • Business Venturing – 20 credits
  • Business Analysis and Decision Making – 20 credits
  • International Business – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
  • Managing Product Portfolios - 20 credits
  • People Resourcing and Talent Management - 20 credits
Year 3 Core modules in this year include:
  • Cross Cultural Awareness – 20 credits
  • Transformative Marketing – 20 credits
  • Developing your Research Skills – 20 credits
  • Independent Study Project – 20 credits
  • Strategic Management – 20 credits
Optional modules in this year include:
  • Responsible and Sustainable Business - 20 credits
  • Business Improvement and Creativity - 20 credits
  • International Financial Management - 120 credits
Changes to course content We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry. If a module doesn't run, we'll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

Assessment method

Your assessment will depend on which modules you take. Assessment methods are likely to include:

  • written reports
  • oral presentations
  • portfolios
  • exams
- dissertation


How to apply

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
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Year 3 acceptability - can only accept applicants from AACSB recognised institutions

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

CLEARING INFORMATION – Our entry requirements may be different during Clearing, so please contact us on 023 9284 8000 to discuss your options.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Cambridge English AdvancedAn overall CAE score of 52 or above with a minimum of Borderline in each skill.
Cambridge English ProficiencyAn overall CPE score of 45 or above with a minimum of Weak in each skill.
PTE AcademicAn overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Trinity ISETrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

Student Outcomes

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74%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £17200 Year 1
International £17200 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

Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Business and Management at University of Portsmouth - UCAS