BA Business and Management Top-up

This Business and Management Top-up BSc is designed for individuals who have already gained business knowledge from international institutions or further education. This programme acknowledges your existing skills and allows you to build upon them to achieve a full undergraduate degree. 

The course covers important business subjects while providing students opportunities to focus on particular areas of interest. In this course, students will learn to analyse what makes a business strategy effective and develop their strategic thinking and decision-making abilities. Furthermore, students will gain insight into various international business practices and understand management in a global context through real-world examples and theories.

Through independent study projects, students will explore specific topics like managing different workforces or starting a new business, and they will also have the chance to work on a real-world consultancy project with a local organisation. Additionally, optional modules are available to broaden your knowledge in areas such as modern retailing or the impact of globalisation on marketing and consumer behaviour.

Keele University offers a really good environment for learning and has a strong reputation for looking after its students and providing good teaching. Students at Keele University often say they are happy with their experience at Keele, and the university has received awards for the quality of its education.

Keele University provides students with a friendly and supportive community, and has students coming from many different countries. The university also offers various courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and these include subjects like medicine, business, law, and various sciences and arts, giving you many options for your studies.

To be enrolled, you need to write a personal statement about why you want to take the course and provide other information about your studies. You also need a reference from a teacher or employer. You can also include your CV to show your work experience.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants need to have already completed studies equivalent to 240 credits in a related subject. This could include a relevant HND with a Merit grade or higher, a Foundation degree with at least 50%, or successful completion of Level 5 of a relevant undergraduate degree with a minimum of 50%. Equivalent international qualifications are also accepted by the university.

English Proficiency:

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide proof of your English proficiency. This typically involves achieving an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each of the individual components. The university also accepts equivalent qualifications such as TOEFL and PTE.

For international students taking the BA in Business and Management (Top-up) programme at Keele University, the cost of study is £17,700 for 2025/2026 full-time study.

Keele University offers several scholarships for international students for the 2025/26 academic year. These include automatic awards based on academic achievement, such as the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off tuition), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off tuition), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off tuition). There's also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which provides full fees and a monthly stipend for students with refugee status, requiring a separate application.

This degree can open doors to various career paths in the world of business and management. Potential job titles include 

• Business Analyst
• Marketing Executive
• Human Resources Officer
• Project Manager
• Management Consultant
• Operations Manager

You can submit your application directly to Keele University using their online application form or through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to help you showcase your strengths and tailor your application to meet the program requirements.