BA Business Management

This Business Management degree at Keele University provides students with both business knowledge and practical skills that they can use in the real world. In this course, students learn the basics of how businesses work and how organisations are run in today's changing business world. The course covers important topics like how to lead, how to plan business strategies, how businesses operate day-to-day, how to market products, and how to manage people. Students also look at economics, politics, and society, and learn how to use data to make good decisions.

In this course, learning will be done in different ways, including lectures, studying on your own, group discussions, and online materials and your progress will be assessed on what you learn through simulations, group projects, reports, presentations, case studies, and essays. This approach helps students develop important skills like thinking critically, communicating clearly, and coming up with new ideas.

Keele University, which was established in 1949, is a well-regarded public university and is located on a large and attractive campus in the Staffordshire countryside. The university is known for its excellent teaching and research and consistently receives high ratings from students. Keele University offers a friendly and inclusive environment, with students coming from over 120 countries around the world. 

In addition to Business Management, Keele offers various courses at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and these include subjects such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, and the Arts. Keele University is also dedicated to sustainability and has received recognition for its work in this area.

To join this course, you need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to study here and give details about your previous studies. A reference from a teacher or someone you have worked for is also required. If you have any work experience, you can also send your CV.

Grade Requirements:

For entry in 2025, the usual qualifications we accept are A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, a BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. International qualifications that are equal to A Levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

If English is not the language you first learned, you will need to show 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.

If you are an international student taking the BA in Business and Management at Keele University, the cost for one year of 2025/2026 full-time study is £17,700.

Keele University has several scholarships for international students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. Some are automatically given based on how well you have done academically. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your fees). 

There is also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which covers all your fees and gives you money to help with living costs if you have refugee status. You need to apply separately for this one.

With a degree in Business Management, you can pursue a variety of careers, such as:

• Business Adviser
• Business Analyst
• Business Development Manager
• Chartered Management Accountant
• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist

You 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 trained advisors.