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

Business and Management (Digital Business)

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business and Management (Digital Business) course at University of Gloucestershire.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,C,C

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£17,425 per year
International£17,425 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N107

Here's what University of Gloucestershire says about its Business and Management (Digital Business) course.

Why Business and Management (Digital Business)? Become a manager and leader equipped with the skills and commercial insight to make a real difference in the ever-changing world of business. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), our Business and Management course gives you the opportunity to develop essential skills, knowledge and experience whilst completing a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management as part of your studies.

In your first year you’ll gain solid grounding in all aspects of business and management, before specialising down the digital business route. This course reflects current developments in global business environments, with a focus upon business technology, cyber security, and the digital market environment. The course has been designed to enable you to appreciate the multifaceted nature of digital business and apply concepts and frameworks to case studies that relate to current business practice.

You’ll draw on the expertise of lecturers with extensive professional credentials and research experience, as well as learn from inspiring industry guest speakers. You will also take advantage of the cutting-edge facilities at our brand-new, state-of-the-art, Gloucestershire Business School.

There will also be the option to choose a year-long placement in industry. Examples of just a few of the renowned companies our students have worked for include Warner Media, IBM, Panasonic, GE Capital, GE Aviation, Sophos, John Lewis and Partners, Coty, and British Airways.

Why University of Gloucestershire? At University of Gloucestershire, we’ve been encouraging students to meet every ambition since 1847. Join us and you’ll benefit from our three UoG promises:

1. UoG Career Promise – if you are not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching* (*eligibility conditions apply). 2. UoG Accommodation Promise – we guarantee all first-year students accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at. 3. UoG Connections Promise – whilst at UoG, you’ll find the connections to reach your goals. With over 4,000 placements and more than 60 clubs and societies to join, you’ll make connections for life.

Our ambition is boundless. Experienced lecturers promote a real-world ethos and treat our students as more than just a number. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study. Students never tire of finding inspiration here in the unique county of Gloucestershire – innovation and bravery thrive here. Cheltenham and Gloucester offer the best of city and country living, with the rolling hills of the Cotswolds paired with vibrant nightclubs and stunning parks in the bustling town and city centres.

After the course Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*. *Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.

Experience an open day Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus.

To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on [email protected] or call 03330 14 14 14.

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

School of Business, Computing and Social Sciences

Location

Oxstalls Campus - Gloucester | Gloucester

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business studies

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

University of Gloucestershire reviews

(3.8)
Based on 66 reviews from University of Gloucestershire's students and alumni
5 star
33%
4 star
28%
3 star
26%
2 star
7%
1 star
5%
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3rd year student

I really like that the student union put on so many events, though this is mainly helped with clubs and societies. I like the Christian union who put on a whole week long event list of things, and there are also events related to my field of illustration which I can go to get inspiration. It can be ...

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1 year ago

3rd year student

I do feel like I have been unlucky with the people I share with because I find it harder to socialise with the party people who go out drinking and such because I am not like that. I like that everything is close together though in case I have had ended late at uni and need to head to do a food shop...

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1 year ago

3rd year student

It has been easy to budget because I do that myself already without any help. It can be annoying when people take advantage of uni students and their money though by charging more, i.e the cafeteria, landlords, etc. From living in halls to living in a shared house, I do think halls is better cost wi...

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1 year ago

3rd year student

There is a helpzone open during weekdays that I found helpful when I was stuck for something. There has been a library staff member who helped me and others when writing a dissertation by giving advice, how to locate the resources available, and with searching for specific things using key words. My...

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3rd year student

The first two years I was in halls, though two different halls, and in a shared house for uni students in my final year. I found it is easier in halls despite certain difficulties because of the 24/7 security being available and it being near to campuses or on campuses. The first halls I was in was ...

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3rd year student

As I am in my final year, I have more individual work to do, though my supervisor has been really helpful with my final major project. It helps that my supervisor is also specialised in the field of childrenu2019s books as the advice I am getting is targeted to that which will help in the long run. ...

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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 University of Gloucestershire students who took the Business and Management (Digital Business) course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business studies

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

90%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

med

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

89%

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?

93%

high

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

78%

low

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

77%

low

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

96%

high

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

88%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

79%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

99%

high

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

90%

high

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

92%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

96%

high

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

90%

high

How well organised is your course?

84%

med

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

89%

med

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

93%

med

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

89%

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?

89%

med

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

86%

med

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

64%

low

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

90%

med

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

85%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Gloucestershire. These students are taking Business and Management (Digital Business) or another course from the same subject area.

Business studies
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female38%Male63%
Where students come from
International9%UK91%
Number of students120
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
PsychologyB
GeographyD
Physical EducationC
EconomicsC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Gloucestershire graduates who took Business and Management (Digital Business) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Administrative occupations

15%

Elementary occupations

5%

Finance Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Gloucestershire graduates who took Business and Management (Digital Business) - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£21.5k

First year after graduation

£24.5k

Third year after graduation

£29.2k

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 (Digital Business).

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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