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

Business Management

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business Management course at University of Northampton.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at University of Northampton. These students are taking Business Management or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesC
PsychologyC
SociologyE
BiologyU
ChemistryU
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: N124

Here's what University of Northampton says about its Business Management course.

Business Management students will develop understanding of the core elements the subject based on current industry and professional trends. You will engage with industry, theoretical models to apply in practice, and be guided through your studies in a way that enables your development to follow your career aspirations. Graduates from this programme will find employment in a diverse number of roles and sectors due to its design, and have the opportunity to follow specialised routes. You can also gain a professional accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), as well as take advantage of membership during and after your studies. The dual award of both academic and professional qualifications provides strong opportunities for employment to our graduates. Integrated into your core programme modules are practical skills development, such as professional digital competence, negotiation, and decision making. Current specialisms are listed below and are made available in Stages Two and Three. • Economics • Entrepreneurship • Finance • Human Resource Management • Law • Marketing • Business Management (Main Programme)

By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that: Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically. Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2026 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2026. Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits). You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. The Northampton Employment Promise In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study. ? eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information ?? eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information

Source: University of Northampton

Course details

Qualification

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

Department

Faculty of Business and Law

Location

Waterside Campus | Northampton

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Business and management

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year

The modules you will study

Stage One • Work, Business & Change (Compulsory) • Global Business in Context (Compulsory) • The Digital Professional (Compulsory) • Principles of Management (Compulsory) • Finance and Financial Systems (Compulsory) • Consumers, Markets and Entrepreneurs (Compulsory) Stage Two • Strategy and Agility (Compulsory) • Research, Trends and Professional Directions (Compulsory) • Sustainable Business Practices (Compulsory) • Global Megatrends and Business (Compulsory) • Data for Decision Making (Compulsory) Optional Placement Year • The Placement Year Experience: Organisations in Context (Compulsory) • Stage Three • Business Dissertation (Designated) • Business Challenge Project (Designated) • Business Futures (Compulsory) • Leadership Skills for Social Impact (Compulsory) • Global Business and Investment(Compulsory) • Business Continuity and Risk Management (Compulsory). Module information is quoted for 25/26 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 26/27 entry modules will be released in June 2026.

How you will be assessed

Assessment are varied and consist of: • management reports • presentations • research based projects • applied tasks.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Northampton

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 Northampton students who took the Business Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management (non-specific)

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

74%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

89%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

83%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

74%

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?

89%

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?

86%

med

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

80%

med

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

71%

low

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

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

83%

med

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

89%

med

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

76%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

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

91%

med

How well organised is your course?

89%

med

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

94%

high

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

85%

low

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

88%

med

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

67%

med

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

80%

low

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

82%

med

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

79%

med

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

94%

med

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

82%

med

Student information

See who's studying at University of Northampton. These students are taking Business Management or another course from the same subject area.

Business and management
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female31%Male69%
Where students come from
International59%UK41%
Student performance
2:1 or above63%
Number of students620
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

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

Business and management

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

65%

Say it fits with future plans

47%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

29%

Business and public service associate professionals

19%

Administrative occupations

7%

Finance Professionals

7%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Northampton graduates who took Business Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£22.6k

First year after graduation

£25.6k

Third year after graduation

£30.7k

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 Management.

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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