BA Leadership and Management

The BA (Hons) Leadership and Management at the University of Suffolk is a university degree that teaches you about management by mixing classroom study with real-world professional practice. When you finish this course, you'll receive a full Honours degree. It is designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for the main jobs in running a business and leading teams.

You will study subjects that cover these business areas and use assessments to think deeply about your own work experience. As you move through the course, the teaching will shift. At first, you will learn the key concepts and newest ideas in management. Later, the focus will be on applying that knowledge to solve real business problems.

The course aims to help you understand a wide range of business topics and how they connect, preparing you to use your skills in the workplace. You will learn to look at business ideas critically, challenge old assumptions, and use what you learn to solve complicated problems and lead effectively. Studying BA Leadership and Management from the University of Suffolk will give you the practical and critical abilities to excel in management and leadership roles.

The University of Suffolk first opened in 2007 as University Campus Suffolk (UCS). It was started as a joint project by two other universities: the University of East Anglia and the University of Essex. In 2016, it became fully independent and officially changed its name to the University of Suffolk. Its main campus, or central location, is in the town of Ipswich. However, it also offers courses through partner colleges in other towns.

The University of Suffolk has quickly earned a strong reputation for its quality. It was named 'University of the Year' in 2025 by the WhatUni Student Choice Awards. It also ranked highly for both Teaching Quality and Student Experience in a 2026 national guide. This shows that students think the teaching is excellent and enjoy their time there.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are required to have at least UCAS tariff points of 112. This can be obtained through qualifications such as A-level, BTECs, and International Baccalaureate.
• In addition to the above, applicants may be expected to attend an interview.

English Proficiency:

• Where English is not the applicant’s first language, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each category is required.

The annual tuition fee to study the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management at the University of Suffolk is about £15,000. Please note that fees are subject to change.

The University of Suffolk offers special financial help and loyalty schemes to make it easier for students from other countries to pay their course fees. For instance, the International Merit Scholarship is a reward for international students who have achieved outstanding school marks that meet or beat the university's usual entry requirements. This financial aid typically reduces your tuition cost by anywhere from £1,000 to £3,000. The precise amount you receive depends on how high your grades were and what level of course you are taking.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Leadership and Management from the University of Suffolk are eligible for employment in roles such as the following:

• Project Manager
• Operations Manager
• Business Analyst
• Management Consultant
• HR Manager

To apply for this course, you need to use the online application link provided by the university. For more information about this process, please contact any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.