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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Business and Entrepreneurship
Birmingham City University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business and Entrepreneurship course at Birmingham City University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £18,570 per year |
| International | £18,570 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 1271
Here's what Birmingham City University says about its Business and Entrepreneurship course.
Unlock your entrepreneurial potential with a BSc (Hons) in Business and Entrepreneurship. This course is perfect if you have that entrepreneurial drive to start your own business empire. From that initial idea sketched on a napkin to potential world domination.
Our BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship course is a dynamic, practice-focused programme designed to equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to make meaningful contributions to socio-economic development and the wider national and international business community.
The course equips you with the skills to lead, innovate and drive change in today’s fast-paced, globalised economy.
With a focus on artificial intelligence, big data and emerging technologies, this course as you prepare for a career in the modern business environment. It will develop you as an innovative, agile and flexible businessperson able to have an impact in an ever-changing environment.
The degree is specifically designed to empower you to become a business and entrepreneurial leader of tomorrow, capable of shaping your own future and driving innovation in a range of contexts—both as an entrepreneur and intrapreneur.
Nurturing your ambition to start your own business is a key part of the course and you’ll have access to the facilities, expertise and business mentors on offer at BCU’s STEAMhouse business incubator.
What's covered in this course?
This course is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills in business and enterprise. You will explore data analytics, AI, entrepreneurial thinking, consumer behaviour, business strategy and sales and negotiation to prepare you for your future career as an entrepreneur.
Your first year will focus on laying the groundwork and exploring the fundamentals of business, entrepreneurship and personal development, setting the stage for your business or entrepreneurial journey.
The following year will be all about building on that foundation by identifying real-world challenges and crafting innovative solutions, applying this knowledge to case studies and real-world scenarios.
The final year of the course centres around entrepreneurial activities and you’ll learn about financing new ventures and business ideas, scaling up your business and collaborating with live clients and local businesses to solve real-world business problems, whether it’s launching your own business or driving change within an existing organisation.
Professional Placement year
This course offers an optional professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, following successful completion of your second year, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.
If you choose to pursue a placement year, you will need to find a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. You will be able to draw on the University’s extensive network of local, regional, and national employers, and the support of our Careers teams. If you are able to secure a placement, you can request to be transferred to the placement version of the course.
Please note that fees are payable during your placement year, equivalent to 20% of the total full-time course fee for that year.
Source: Birmingham City University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Birmingham City Business School
Location
Curzon Building Campus | Birmingham
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Business studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Birmingham City University reviews
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Birmingham City University is a wonderful place to be, very accommodative irrespective of your ethnicity. Staff are well approachable
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Birmingham City University students who took the Business and Entrepreneurship course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
90%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
med
How well organised is your course?
90%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
94%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
84%
med
Student voice
84%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
85%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Birmingham City University. These students are taking Business and Entrepreneurship or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Media Studies | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Birmingham City University graduates who took Business and Entrepreneurship - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
54%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
68%
Say it fits with future plans
53%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
27%
Business and public service associate professionals
18%
Administrative occupations
9%
Finance Professionals
8%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Birmingham City University graduates who took Business and Entrepreneurship - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£25.2k
Third year after graduation
£29.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Business and Entrepreneurship.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
Discussions
Discussions
Students are talking about Birmingham City University on The Student Room.
Chat with Birmingham City University
At Birmingham City University, we make it easy for you succeed. Our focus on practical skills and real-world learning means you'll leave ready to make waves in your chosen career.
University is about more than a degree - it's an experience that shapes your future, unlocks your potential and helps you grow professionally and personally.
Located at the heart of the UK's second city, studying at BCU means you'll be at the centre of it all, experiencing student life to the fullest. Our cutting-edge facilities, vibrant and diverse city-centre location bring our students a wealth of opportunities, industry connections and not to mention, a whole lot of fun.
Birmingham City University open days
Open Days are the perfect way to find out more about university, you’ll be able to attend course talks, meet lecturers, chat to current students, find out about finance and other support services. It also offers a great way to get a feel for campus life and help you see firsthand why Birmingham City University is a great place to study.
Our next open days are taking place on:
• Saturday 4 October
Source: Birmingham City University
