Bath Spa University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
People power businesses. Gain the skills you need to help them reach their potential and succeed in the workplace.
- Discover the importance of people management in business and prepare for a career in a wide variety of sectors.
- Choose either a ten-month or ten-week work placement and apply what you’ve learned in the real world.
- Join our community of close-knit students and supportive and experienced academic staff.
Modules
In your first year, you'll gain a broad understanding of today’s business environment, from the context that organisations operate in, through to trends in economic thinking and the importance of data in business. Modules will cover topics such as organisations and the business environment; economics and globalisation; managing data. Year two focuses on the inner workings of businesses. Use business techniques to solve problems and start developing the skills that employers look for. Modules cover key themes including creativity and innovation in business. At the end of the year, you can choose to embark on a ten-month business placement or a ten-week summer placement – applying what you’ve learned so far in the real world. In the final year develop and explore your business learning, focusing on strategic human resource management. Undertake an in-depth business research project in human resource management. You’ll also have a chance to set up a business on your own or with fellow students. Other topics to explore include: managing sustainability; organisational strategy; new trends in management; cross cultural management in international business; and tourism: contemporary issues.
Assessment method
You're assessed in a range of ways that test your business knowledge and management skills. These could include presentations, work-related projects, group work, computer based simulations, podcasts, examinations, essays, videos and business reports.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- N600
- Institution code:
- B20
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
T Level - M
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element. |
Student Outcomes
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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 | £15750 | Year 1 |
| International | £15750 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN