University of Strathclyde

BBA Business Administration

University of Strathclyde

Course overview

This BBA (Hons) in Business Administration, taught at the University of Strathclyde, is a three-year honours degree. It is an “accelerated” version of the standard four-year BA Business degree. In Year 1 of BBA, students cover material usually taught in Years 1 and 2 of the four-year course. Years 2 and 3 correspond to Years 3 and 4 of the longer BA. This lets students complete in less time while still having options to specialise. Strathclyde Business School holds AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations, making the course recognised by many employers worldwide.

 

In the first year, students cover core subjects like accounting, finance, marketing, economics, human resource management, operations, and strategy. They also join the Leadership Development Programme to build teamwork, communication and ethical business skills. In years two and three, students choose their specialism and take more advanced modules in that area, along with electives and applied work via case studies, group projects and guest lectures. Students learn through lectures, seminars, workshops, group work, and real business cases. They also do project work, presentations and assignments. Assessment includes exams, written reports, coursework, group projects, peer assessments and learning journals.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A-Levels: usually BBB-AAB, depending on specialism.

  • Scottish Highers: AAB. English and Maths required at National 5/GCSE level.

  • International Baccalaureate: around 34 points.

  • Other equivalent qualifications are also accepted.

 

English Proficiency:

  • International students need to demonstrate English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no section below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seeker Scholarship

    Value: Cost of tuition fees and essential study costs.

  • BBA International Scholarship

    25% fee reduction per year (three years in total).

  • Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship for Undergraduate Study

    Value: 15% of tuition fees for each year of study - typically £4,650 for first year.

  • Faculty of Science Undergraduate Scholarships for International Students

    Scholarships of between £6,000 - £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students joining an eligible undergraduate degree in the Faculty of Science in the 2026/27 academic year.

    Up to £6,000
  • Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate International Dean's Excellence Scholarship

    Value: £5,000 per year of academic study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Strathclyde Business School Dean's Excellence Awards (Undergraduate)

    Value: 25% fee reduction per year.

  • Undergraduate Scholarships for Physics International Students

    Scholarships of £7,000 per year of study are available to new international students.

    Up to £7,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of BBA (Hons) Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde can get job roles such as

  • Business Analyst

  • Marketing Executive

  • Human Resource Specialist

  • Financial Services Officer

  • Management Consultant

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students to study BBA (Hons) Business Administration at the University of Strathclyde is £24,650 for full-time study.

Admission

Applications for the University of Strathclyde BBA (Hons) Business Administration programme can be sent through UCAS. If you need assistance, you can reach out to one of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.

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