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Sheffield Hallam University

UCAS Code: BB04 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Entry requirements

Access to HE Diploma

M:15

Access to HE Diploma from a QAA recognised Access to HE course. Normally we require 15 credits at level 2 and 45 at level 3. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language at grade C or 4 or equivalent; Maths at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff

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This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example: CC at A Level MPP in BTEC Extended Diploma. Pass overall from a T level qualification with D or E from core A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.

About this course

This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

4years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

5 years | Full-time | 2025

Subject

Business and management

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information**

**Course summary**
- Gain knowledge of entrepreneurial strategy, business innovation and creative solutions

- Join a dynamic hub of entrepreneurs to explore your own enterprise ideas.

- Develop the entrepreneurial mindset to pitch, sell and lead agile businesses.

- Gain real-world experience with industry experts, mentors and investors.

- Take the option to launch your own venture in our award-winning enterprise centre.

- Study at one of the few UK universities with a double-accredited degree.

- Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

Based in our Sheffield Business School, you’ll join a global community where business leaders, researchers and business students come together to solve real-world problems.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join this foundation year course, which covers core topics on people, behaviours and business.

**How you learn**
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

You’ll be taught by award-winning teachers and industry experts, who bring their experience and research into the classroom. The course is designed by industry specialists and leading institutes – helping you graduate with the skills employers are looking for.

You learn through:

Lectures and seminars
One-to-one tutor support
Experiential learning in industry
Real business change and consultancy projects
Reflective practice and career planning
Digital platforms and resources
Opportunities for work-based placements and projects

**Key Themes**
This is a future-facing course which explores contemporary growth sectors and develops the digital skills that tomorrow’s leaders need. You’ll build your knowledge of business management, enterprise and entrepreneurship theories, while challenging established practices and exploring new innovations.

Studying concepts such as design thinking, negotiation, influencing and communication, you’ll develop your problem-solving skills to address shortfalls and mitigate risks. You’ll learn how to collaborate with others to instil a culture of innovation and creativity within organisations.

Through real-life projects, you’ll respond to modern challenges, learning how to champion environmental and social issues to influence positive change. Whether you’d like to launch your own business or contribute to the success of other organisations – you’ll be encouraged to develop the entrepreneurial mindset you need to scope, plan and develop enterprises and business solutions.

**Applied learning**
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. That means putting learning into practice through placements, internships and consultancy projects through our global network of leading businesses.

**Placements**
As an enterprising person, you can work for yourself as your placement, developing an idea or working on your existing business.

Or you can undertake up to a year-long placement in an organisation – either internationally or nationally – preparing you for your future career while gaining industry contacts. Whether working for yourself or in a company you can earn the Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. Previous placement years have taken place at organisations such as IBM, Bentley, Pricecheck and Bosch. You can also use this time to develop your own venture with support from our award-winning enterprise centre.

You can also study a language and potentially study at one of the many international universities we partner with for one semester in your second year – through our Study Abroad scheme.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

Year 1:
Compulsory modules:
Going Global
People, Decisions And Behaviours
Preparing For Success
Sustainable Innovation

Year 2:
Compulsory modules:
Contemporary Business Management
Foundations Of Business
Introduction To Enterprise, Innovation And Creativity
Understanding People And Cultures

Year 3:
Compulsory modules:
Applied Business Management Practices
Designing The Enterprise
Managing Business And Financial Performance

Elective modules:
Foreign Language (French,Spanish,Italian,Chinese)
Managing And Developing People In Diverse Contexts
Managing Operations And The Supply Chain
The Corporate Customer

Year 4:
Optional modules:
Placement Year

Final year:
Compulsory modules:
Consultancy Project In Business Management  
Leading Innovative Enterprises
Strategy In The Global And Digital Environment

Elective modules:
Employment Relations And Law
Global, Ethical And Responsible Management Approaches
Marketing In A Global Context

Assessment methods

Coursework, Practical

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,535
per year
England
£9,535
per year
EU
£17,155
per year
International
£17,155
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,535
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,535
per year
Scotland
£9,535
per year
Wales
£9,535
per year

Extra funding

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

The Uni

Course location:

Sheffield Hallam University

Department:

Business, Management and Enterprise

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What students say

We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

64%
Business and management

How do students rate their degree experience?

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Business and management (non-specific)

Teaching and learning

68%
Staff make the subject interesting
72%
Staff are good at explaining things
70%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
69%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

75%
Library resources
88%
IT resources
87%
Course specific equipment and facilities
55%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
67%
Male students
33%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
18%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
D
C

After graduation

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Business and management (non-specific)

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Average annual salary
95%
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Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

32%
Sales, marketing and related associate professionals
12%
Business, finance and related associate professionals
6%
Business, research and administrative professionals

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