University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management via Study Centres

University of SunderlandPartner centre, United Kingdom

Course overview

If you're aiming for a career in business or finance, the BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management degree will give you the practical knowledge and experience to succeed in today’s fast paced business world. You’ll explore how financial management underpins long-term business success, focusing on key areas like accounting, cash flow, sustainability, and decision making. From day one, you'll apply what you learn to real business scenarios through case studies, simulations, and industry linked modules.

You’ll develop critical thinking and gain hands-on experience with digital tools, including optional specialist financial courses with Sage Group PLC, preparing you for the digital-first workplace. Our curriculum is shaped with input from employers such as Nissan, the NHS, Network Rail, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, so everything you study is relevant, practical, and designed to boost your employability. Every module connects directly to industry, covering topics like sustainability, leade

Key highlights

  • Focus on accounting, cash flow, sustainability and financial decision making
  • Case studies, simulations and industry-linked modules applied from day one
  • Optional specialist financial courses with Sage Group PLC
  • Curriculum shaped with employers including Nissan, the NHS and Network Rail
  • Hands-on experience with digital tools for the digital-first workplace

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96-112 — Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Dip…
  • GCSE: C or above — You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above.

Scholarships

  • Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship

    The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression): £2,000 cash payment; a tuition fee discount of 20%; a 20% discount on university-managed accommodation.

  • East Durham College Partnership Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • First Choice Travel Award

    This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping students access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £500

  • Global Leaders Scholarship

    £6,000 tuition fee reduction for undergraduates, £4,000 for MPharm Pharmacy students, or £5,500 tuition fee reduction (postgraduates).

  • Helen McArdle Nursing Scholarship

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,200 in each year of study.

    Up to £1,200

  • Interview Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Open Day Travel Reimbursement

    Up to £100

  • Sir Bob Murray Health Scholarship (Psychology)

    There are five scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in your first year of study.

    Up to £1,000

  • Sunderland College Award

    Our Sunderland College Award provides £1,500 plus a £250 voucher, in each year of continuous study. This will support you financially throughout your time at university.

  • Tees Valley Travel Award

    This award provides a £1,500 cash award in each year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

    Up to £1,500

  • The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships

    Up to £750.

Careers this course leads to

  • Financial analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Finance officer
  • Management accountant
  • Credit controller
  • Business development manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,500 per year

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 University of Sunderland, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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