BA Business Management and Accounting
Course overview
This degree in Business Management and Accounting at Keele University will teach students how businesses work and how they handle their money. In this course, students will learn the key ideas behind running a business and the important skills needed for accounting by covering topics like planning business strategies, marketing products, managing employees, looking after money coming in and going out, understanding how businesses are run day-to-day, and the rules that businesses must follow.
Students will also learn how to look at financial information, make good choices for a business, and understand what is right and wrong in business and accounting.
Students taking this course will learn through different methods, such as lectures, taking part in discussions, group sessions, and doing practical exercises, and progress will be checked through exams, written assignments, looking at real-life business situations, giving presentations, and writing reports. This way of learning and being checked will help you develop your ability to think carefully, solve problems, and communicate well. These skills will prepare you for many different jobs in business and finance.
Entry requirements
To join this course, you need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to study here and give us details about your previous studies. We also need a reference from a teacher or someone you have worked for. If you have any work experience, you can also send us your CV.
Grade Requirements:
For entry in 2025, the qualifications the university accepts are A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, a BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. We also accept international qualifications that are equal to A Levels.
English Proficiency:
If English is not the language you first learned, you will need to show us that your English is good enough for the course. Usually, this means getting an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each part (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). The university also accepts other English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE.
Scholarships
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship
Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Up to £1,000Placement Bursary Initiative
The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.
The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)
Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)
Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
If you study Business Management and Accounting, you can go into various jobs roles, such as:
- Accountant (with different specialisations)
- Management Consultant
- Financial Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Auditor
- Tax Advisor
Cost of study
If you are an international student taking the BA Business Management and Accounting course at Keele University, the cost for one year of 2025/2026 full-time study is £17,700.
Admission
Applicants can apply to Keele University directly through the online application form or apply through UCAS. If you need help with your application, you can talk to one of our experienced advisors.
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