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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Business and Management (Top Up)

Bristol, UWE

(4.2)
138 reviews

Entry requirements

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Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Business and Management (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
PsychologyC
EconomicsC
SociologyB
MathematicsC
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N12T

Here's what Bristol, UWE says about its Business and Management (Top Up) course.

Top up your existing qualifications to an honour's degree. This final-year equivalent course is aimed at those with a relevant qualification (e.g., HND). Plus, secure a guaranteed and discounted place on a globally ranked master's at Cranfield University's triple-accredited School of Management.

Why study business and management? In an increasingly competitive global market, businesses need to evolve constantly. Employers look for graduates with not only business theory but also practical skills and real-world experience. This combination is essential for tackling the challenges of today's business world.

Why UWE Bristol? Our BA(Hons) Business and Management top-up course is tailored to meet the needs of modern organisations, equipping you with the practical skills and experience to thrive. This flexible one-year course lets you choose specialist modules and develop your business interests.

Enterprise is at the core of Bristol Business School. If you have an entrepreneurial idea, we can support you with funding, desk space, and an in-house crowdfunding platform. You'll also benefit from guest speakers, case studies, competitions and online simulations to ensure you graduate ready for the working world.

Where can it take me? UWE Bristol's Business and Management top-up course offers broad, practical experience with multiple career pathways. Graduates have gone on to management roles in retail, marketing, HR, and recruitment, as well as postgraduate study at UWE Bristol or further afield.

Through our partnership with Cranfield School of Management you'll have the opportunity to combine a strong and practice-oriented undergraduate degree from UWE Bristol with a globally recognised master's qualification from Cranfield, to accelerate your career in the business world.

Source: Bristol, UWE

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Business and Management (Top Up) at Bristol, UWE.

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Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Bristol Business School

Location

Frenchay Campus | Bristol

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business and management

Start date

4 January 2027

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Bristol, UWE student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 138 reviews from Bristol, UWE's students and alumni
5 star
52%
4 star
31%
3 star
11%
2 star
1%
1 star
5%
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Awful, step away from this university and choose any other university.

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They took my money for nothing, they don’t help or support students by any means! They help you poorly as if you’re begging from them!!!! As if you’re not paying for studying!!

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It’s a shame to call this an educational institution for students.

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This university is a disgrace. Instead of dealing with it properly, UWE turned on me. They accused me of making up the story during Stage One of the complaint process, and Stage Two has been dragged out endlessly without any resolution. Worse, I was treated badly after speaking up. I faced retalia...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Bristol, UWE

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 Bristol, UWE students who took the Business and Management (Top Up) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

82%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

77%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

87%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

89%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

84%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

84%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

87%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

88%

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How well organised is your course?

88%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

91%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

91%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

82%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

83%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

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During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

83%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Bristol, UWE. These students are taking Business and Management (Top Up) or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female35%Male65%
Where students come from
International33%UK67%
Student performance
2:1 or above70%
Number of students4,420
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Bristol, UWE graduates who took Business and Management (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

65%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

91%

In work, study or other activity

70%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

33%

Business and public service associate professionals

18%

Administrative occupations

10%

Finance Professionals

8%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Bristol, UWE graduates who took Business and Management (Top Up) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£25.2k

First year after graduation

£29.9k

Third year after graduation

£35.8k

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 Management (Top Up).

Source: LEO

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

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