BA Business Management and Accounting

This degree in Business Management and Accounting at Keele University will teach students how businesses work and how they handle their money. In this course, students will learn the key ideas behind running a business and the important skills needed for accounting by covering topics like planning business strategies, marketing products, managing employees, looking after money coming in and going out, understanding how businesses are run day-to-day, and the rules that businesses must follow. 

Students will also learn how to look at financial information, make good choices for a business, and understand what is right and wrong in business and accounting.

Students taking this course will learn through different methods, such as lectures, taking part in discussions, group sessions, and doing practical exercises, and progress will be checked through exams, written assignments, looking at real-life business situations, giving presentations, and writing reports. This way of learning and being checked will help you develop your ability to think carefully, solve problems, and communicate well. These skills will prepare you for many different jobs in business and finance.

Keele University, which started in 1949, is a well-respected public university located on a large and beautiful campus in the countryside of Staffordshire. The university is known for its excellent teaching and research, and students often rate it highly. Keele University offers a friendly and welcoming place for students from many different countries around the world. 

Besides Business Management, Keele University has many other courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students, including subjects like Medicine, Law, Engineering, and the Arts. Keele University is also committed to looking after the environment and has been recognised for its work in this area.

To join this course, you need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to study here and give us details about your previous studies. We also need a reference from a teacher or someone you have worked for. If you have any work experience, you can also send us your CV.

Grade Requirements:

For entry in 2025, the qualifications the university accepts are A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP, a BTEC Diploma at MM, T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate. We also accept international qualifications that are equal to A Levels.

English Proficiency:

If English is not the language you first learned, you will need to show us that your English is good enough for the course. Usually, this means getting an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with at least 5.5 in each part (reading, writing, listening, and speaking). The university also accepts other English language tests, such as TOEFL and PTE.

If you are an international student taking the BA Business Management and Accounting course at Keele University, the cost for one year of 2025/2026 full-time study is £17,700.

Keele University has several scholarships for international students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. Some are automatically given based on how well you have done academically. These include the Undergraduate Global Scholarship (£5,000 off your fees), the Advanced Entry Scholarship (£3,000 off your fees), and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship (£1,000 off your fees). 

There is also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which covers all your fees and gives you money to help with living costs if you have refugee status. You need to apply separately for this one.

If you study Business Management and Accounting, you can go into various jobs roles, such as:

• Accountant (with different specialisations)
• Management Consultant
• Financial Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Auditor
• Tax Advisor

Applicants can apply to Keele University directly through the online application form or apply through UCAS. If you need help with your application, you can talk to one of our experienced advisors.