Ulster University

Business Studies with Drama BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityDerry~Londonderry, United Kingdom

Course overview

Shaping Future Leaders in the Creative Industries Through Business and Performance

Key highlights

  • Combines business studies with drama and performance
  • Prepares students for leadership roles in the creative industries

Entry requirements

  • A-level: CCC — A Level Grades: CCC
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include English and Maths at O4/H6 or above
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 55% (120-credit Access Course; If you do not have GCSE Maths or accepted equivalent qualification you will need to complete a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module as part of your Access course, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma
  • HNC / HND: Merit — with overall Merit to include 15 distinctions in level 5 credits; with overall Merit to include 45 distinctions in level 4 credits

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Arts administrator
  • Theatre manager
  • Events manager
  • Marketing executive
  • Creative producer
  • Business development executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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