University of Roehampton

BSc Business Management and Economics Top-up

University of Roehampton

Course overview

This one-year top-up degree is specifically made for students who have completed a Higher National Diploma (HND), a Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc), or the first two years of a relevant undergraduate degree.

It allows them to get a full Bachelor of Science honours degree. The programme builds students up with a very good understanding of business management and core economic theories, making them ready to manage change, think critically, and act responsibly in various business contexts.

Learning is done through modern, practice-based subjects in high-specification facilities, including a Business Laboratory and a Bloomberg Trading Room, while Instruction is a mix of lectures, seminars, independent learning, and online study skills sessions. Assessments include coursework, reports, exams (for accountancy and finance modules), online tests, portfolio evaluations, case studies, and consultancy projects. The programme also has double accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Entry requirements

Applicants must submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and optionally, a CV to give a background of their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • 240 credits from a relevant Level 5 qualification
  • Higher National Diploma (HND)
  • Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc)
  • Completion of the first two years of a related undergraduate degree (BA/BSc).

English Proficiency: 

  • Students need an IELTS Academic overall of 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, listening, speaking)
  • TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • 20% Tuition Fee Discount

    A 20% tuition fee discount for all alumni of the University.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Country Scholarships

    Country Scholarship A: This award is worth £2,500. Country Scholarship B: This award is worth £1,500 to each successful applicants who enrols.

  • Engineering and Technology Scholarship

    £3,000 for all overseas fee-paying students applying for one of the new Engineering and Technology Undergraduate courses.

    Up to £3,000

  • Esports Scholarships

    Up to 20 cash scholarships, worth £2,000 per year of your degree, are available to students who demonstrate aptitude in esports.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Scholarships value: £4000 scholarships (1 year); £2500 scholarships (1 year); £1000 scholarships (1 year).

  • International Excellence Scholarship - Undergraduate

    £4,000 scholarships (x3 years); £2,500 scholarships (x3 years); £1,000 scholarships (x3 years).

  • Roehampton Higher Technical Qualification (HNC/ HND) Scholarship

    The scholarships are worth £2000, paid for the length of your course.

    Up to £2,000

  • Roehampton Women in Esports Scholarship

    Up to four scholarships available to first year students starting in September, each worth up to £2,000 a year.

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (Education)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College 150th Anniversary Scholarships (General)

    £2,000 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,000

  • Southlands College Teaching Scholarships

    £2,500 fees discount are offered to two students of the University of Roehampton as part of the celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the founding of Southlands College.

    Up to £2,500

  • The London Methodist Bursary Fund

    £1,000 bursary payment are offered to students of the University of Roehampton.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Business Management and Economics (Top-up) programme can become:

  • Financial Services Analyst
  • Management Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • Business Economist
  • Market Researcher
  • Policy Advisor (economic focus)

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the BSc Business Management and Economics (Top-up) programme at the University of Roehampton is £16,950 per year.

Admission

To apply for this course, use UCAS or directly through the university's online application system. If you need help with your application, reach out to our trained consultants.

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