University of Derby

BA Psychology and Business Management

University of Derby

Course overview

This BA Psychology and Business Management course explores the science of the mind and behaviour alongside the principles of business management. It provides a unique perspective on how psychological insights can be applied to enhance business practices, leadership, and organisational effectiveness. You'll gain a solid grounding in core psychological concepts and business management principles.

For the BA Psychology and Business Management program, learning is through interactive lectures and seminars, debates, discussions, field trips, and from practitioners. Students will use theoretical and contemporary literature and work with live case study briefs. Assessment methods include essays, research reports, presentations, group work, and practical reports.

Entry requirements

Grade requirements

  • For 2025 entry, typical requirements include 112-120 UCAS points, A-Levels at BBC, a Merit in a T Level, or a DMM in a BTEC. International students need to have qualifications equivalent to A Levels.

English Proficiency

  • Candidates whose first or primary language is not English usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no component score below 6.0.

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

With a BA in Psychology and Business Management degree from the University of Derby, you are open to the careers below:

  • Human Resources Manager
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Business Psychologist
  • Management Consultant
  • Market Research Analyst
  • Organisational Development Consultant

Cost of study

The cost of the BA in Psychology and Business Management program for International Students is £16,900 per year (2025/26).

Admission

Your application for this course can be done through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to learn more about this process and help you showcase your strengths and tailor your application to meet the program requirements.

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