BA Business Administration Top Up

Course overview

Pursuing the BA Business Administration (Top-Up) course at the University of Central Lancashire is ideal for students who already hold prior qualifications, like an HND or foundation degree. This programme takes one year of full-time study and helps students build on their existing knowledge of business to obtain the advanced skills needed to excel in managerial roles.

During the course, students learn how to plan and manage business strategies. They also learn to analyse financial, marketing, and operational processes, lead teams, and make ethical and sustainable business decisions. The core modules that students study in this course include business strategy, behavioural insights, employability and entrepreneurship, and a business and management project. For assessments, students are evaluated through methods such as essays, presentations, reports, and group assessments.

Graduates of this Top-up programme are well-prepared to pursue careers in business management, consultancy, entrepreneurship, marketing and sales, as well as positions in both the public and private sectors.

Entry requirements

Work experience and personal statement are considered during application.

Grade Requirements

Applicants should hold a relevant foundation degree with a pass or an HND with Merit overall. Those applying from outside the UK may present equivalent qualifications.

English Proficiency

International students who do not speak English as their first language need to have an IELTS score of at least 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section. Alternatively, TOEFL or other similar tests can be used to demonstrate English proficiency.

Scholarships

Alumni Loyalty Discount
20% reduction in tuition fee.
Up to 20% of fees
Articulation Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of £2,000 for the first year of study to students who progress from one of our formal articulation partner institutions.
Up to £2,000
Chevening - UK Government Scholarship
Excellence Scholarship
£3,500 for the first year of study, with subsequent years of study subject to achievement of an APM of over 60%.
Up to £3,500
Family Loyalty Scholarship
Value: £2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000
Franchise Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study
Up to £2,000
International Bursary
An international bursary of £1,000 per year of study is available to all international students enrolling with us in the academic year.
Up to £1,000
INTO Scholarship
Scholarships are £2,000 in value per year and if students meet our Excellence criteria then £3500 is awarded instead.
Up to £2,000
MBBS Excellence Scholarship
£10,000 reduction in your overall tuition fee. You'll receive this through a tuition fee waiver of £2,000 per year of study (to a maximum value of £10,000).
Up to £10,000
ONCampus Scholarship
£2,000 per year of study.
Up to £2,000
Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Postgraduate Law Scholarship
Sports Scholarships
Value: Up to £500 bronze | up to £2000 silver | up to £5000 gold
The Medivet Hardship Fund
A maximum of £300 can be applied for each academic year.
Up to £300
Women in STEM bursary
Value: £2,000 per year of study (where a student has met the Excellence Scholarship criteria £3,500 is applied).
Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Upon completing the BA Business Administration (Top Up) course at the University of Central Lancashire, students can explore job opportunities in areas like:

HR Coordinator
Marketing Manager
Project Coordinator
Operations Manager
Business Analyst
Business Development Officer

Cost of study

For international students, the tuition fee for the BA Business Administration (Top Up) course at the University of Central Lancashire is around £17,325 per year. This fee is for the 2025/26 academic year and may still be revised.

Admission

Students can apply for this course through UCAS. Those who need more information about the application process can reach out to one of our trained counsellors.

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