BA Business Management
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements
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.
Scholarships
Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
A full tuition fee waiver for up to 4 years; A cash award of £1200 each year towards living costs.
International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship
Awards of £1,000 for international students undertaking the International Baccalaureate Diploma.
Up to £1,000Placement Bursary Initiative
The Placement Bursary Initiative could be worth up to £500 during your unpaid/paid, non-mandatory placement.
The Advanced Entry Scholarship (UG)
Awards of £3,000 will be awarded towards the tuition fee for the year of entry for students who exceed published entry requirements.
Up to £3,000Undergraduate Global Scholarship (UG)
Eligible students will be awarded £3,000 per annum for every year studied (up to 4 years, not including placement years).
Up to £3,000
Career opportunities
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
Cost of study
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.
Admission
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.
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