BSc Business Technology

The BSc Business Technology at Keele University is designed to help students gain both technical skills and business knowledge to lead innovation in today’s companies. This full-time course lasts for three years (or four years if students choose an international year, placement, or entrepreneurship year). It focuses on new technologies and how they can affect business operations.

Core modules include Professional and Academic Development, Introduction to Business Technology, Emerging Technologies and Issues, and Strategic Management. Students will learn to use digital tools to improve business processes, understand technology trends, and build leadership abilities. They will also be assessed through reports, essays, presentations, and exams, ensuring they gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on problem-solving skills. 

Career options are available in various areas, such as technology consulting, financial services, cybersecurity, and business analytics.

Keele University is located in Staffordshire, England, and was established in 1949 as the University College of North Staffordshire. It gained university status in 1962 and has grown into a well-respected school known for its creative teaching methods. The university has over 13,000 students and has earned a Gold rating in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF), showing its commitment to high-quality education.

Keele University is also dedicated to promoting gender equality. It holds an Athena Swan Bronze Award, with some of its departments achieving Silver. The university participates in several Doctoral Training Partnerships, including the Leverhulme Doctoral Scholarship Programme and the AHRC North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership, which provide essential support for students pursuing postgraduate research.

Grade Requirements:

International students may apply if they have qualifications equivalent to three A Levels (at least BBC). Acceptable equivalents include the International Baccalaureate diploma with a minimum of 29 points or a BTEC with DMM grades.

English Proficiency:

Applicants who are non-native English speakers need to have at least a total IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each band. Scores from equivalent English proficiency tests like TOEFL, Pearson Academic, and Cambridge English are also accepted.

For the academic year 2025/26, international students enrolling in the Keele University BSc Business Technology programme will pay a tuition fee of £17,700 per year. Please note that this fee is subject to annual change and may rise by up to 5%.

Keele University offers several scholarships to support international students. The Undergraduate Global Scholarship is one of them and provides a £5,000 discount on tuition fees for students who demonstrate strong academic performance. There is also the Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarship, which supports refugees by offering full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend.

Other scholarships available include the Advanced Entry Scholarship for undergraduate students, which offers a £3,000 tuition fee discount, and the International Baccalaureate Global Scholarship, which provides a £1,000 discount. Both of these scholarships are automatically awarded based on academic achievement.

The job roles listed below are available for students who complete a BSc Business Technology degree from Keele University:

• Business Analyst
• Systems Analyst 
• Network Administrator 
• Digital Transformation Specialist
• IT Manager
• Information Security Analyst

Candidates who wish to apply for this course can do so through UCAS. Those who need assistance with their applications can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors for support.