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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year)
University of Sussex
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) course at University of Sussex.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
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 |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £23,500 per year |
| International | £23,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: NN1F
Here's what University of Sussex says about its Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) course.
1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)
13th in the UK for Business Studies (Daily Mail University Guide 2025)
Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)
About the course
Effective business leaders need to navigate global markets and communicate across cultures. This course will give you an international outlook while you learn how to drive strategic growth and innovation.
As a student, you’ll join a Business School of leading academics who are shaping policy and practice. We follow the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME). This means we incorporate sustainability and social responsibility into our teaching and research. We'll prepare you to work in organisations where profitability is balanced with sustainable business practices and corporate social responsibility.
You'll benefit from our culture of research excellence in areas such as the future of work, the digital workplace and sustainability. You’ll also have access to our established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced careers support.
You’ll also have access to our established industry connections, state-of-the-art facilities and enhanced careers support.
By studying at Sussex, you will:
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establish a foundation for success in diverse, inclusive, and global environments
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develop your understanding of business within a broader societal context
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explore themes ranging from sustainability to equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
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gain expertise in digital transformation, business analytics and people management
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develop digital and data skills.
You can also strengthen your academic skills with the support of an academic success adviser, and expand your horizons through study abroad opportunities.
You’ll graduate with the expertise to pursue generalist or specialist management roles. You could choose fields such as marketing, social enterprise or human resources. You might also explore entrepreneurship and launch your own business venture.
About the University of Sussex Business School
Our work draws on management, economics, science, technology and innovation studies, to make an impact on the future of people and institutions the world over. We study the issues that matter, in order to transform our world and your future. Our expertise puts you at the forefront of our research, helping you make an impact on policy, practice and people.
Social responsibility and sustainability are important to us. We incorporate the seven Principles for Responsible Management into our teaching and research.
Location
Study on our beautiful green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton and Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.
Source: University of Sussex
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Business and Management
Location
Main Site | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Business studies
• Management studies
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.
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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.
The Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
86%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
Assessment and feedback
77%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
83%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
Organisation and management
88%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
87%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
76%
med
Student voice
76%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
69%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
79%
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?
85%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
68%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
79%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
Organisation and management
86%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
84%
med
How well organised is your course?
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
81%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
91%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
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?
84%
med
Student information
The Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) course at University of Sussex features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Business Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | B | |||||
| Economics | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Sussex graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Finance Professionals
7%
Administrative occupations
7%
Managers, directors and senior officials
Graduate statistics
78%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Business and public service associate professionals
8%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
6%
Administrative occupations
6%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Sussex graduates who took Business and Management Studies (with a professional placement year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27k
First year after graduation
£32.8k
Third year after graduation
£42k
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 Studies (with a professional placement year).
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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