Sheffield Hallam University

BA Honours Business Management 1 year top-up

Sheffield Hallam University

Course overview

The BA (Honours) Business Management (1 year top-up) programme is created for students who already hold a foundation degree, HND, or similar qualifications in business or management. The aim is to help students think critically and understand business on a global scale, improving their teamwork and management skills. This course prepares graduates to work effectively in many different business environments.

In this course, students learn through lectures, interactive group sessions, practical workshops, problem-solving tasks, business simulations, discussions of real company situations, group talks, class debates, and presentations and are assessed based on real business scenarios, including written reports, essays, presentations, tasks where they look at their own learning, and tests given during class.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement where they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also needed. Applicants have the option to include their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

  • Applicants generally need a foundation degree, HND, or a similar qualification in business or management. 
  • This should include an overall merit from the second year modules, or 120 credits from year one and 120 credits from year two, with an overall mark of 55 per cent or higher, from a suitable business degree or equivalent.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not the applicant's first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher is required, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each skill. 
  • Equivalent English test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

    Payment of tuition fees.

  • Inclusive Leadership and Sustainable Growth Executive MBA Scholarship

    Up to ten scholarships are available, each offering a £5,000 tuition fee discount.

    Up to £5,000

  • Joyce Spurr Art Travel Fund

    Successful applicants will be awarded between £50 and £250.

    Up to £50

  • Online Masters Scholarship

    A 10% discount on all our online masters courses.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Performance Athlete Support Programme

    Successful applicants will receive support from our multi-disciplinary team of sport practitioners, free Team Hallam Ultimate Membership, and access to our facilities. Some students may also receive a bursary and support.

  • Postgraduate Research Scholarship

    A 10% discount on postgraduate research courses is available if you have graduated with a full degree from Sheffield Hallam.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Postgraduate Study Discounts

    £2,000 discount on full-time postgraduate course fees for home and international students starting in 2026/27.

    Up to £2,000

  • Postgraduate Taught Scholarship

    £1,000 Postgraduate Taught

    Up to £1,000

  • Transform Together Scholarships

    A half fee waiver (50% discount) is available for undergraduate and postgraduate taught courses for the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Vice-Chancellor's Award

    South Asia - £2,000; Nigeria - £3,000; South East Asia - £3,000; Ghana- £3,000

Career opportunities

  • Management Consultant
  • Human Resources Manager
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Academic Researcher
  • Educator/Lecturer
  • Business Development Manager

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 school year, the yearly fee for the BA (Honours) Business Management (1-year top-up) course at Sheffield Hallam University is £17,155.

Admission

If you wish to apply, you should send your application through UCAS. If you need any help with the application process, you can speak to one of our experienced advisors.

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