BA Business and Entrepreneurship

The BA Business and Entrepreneurship at Northumbria University is suitable for students who want to build their business skills and learn about entrepreneurship through real-world projects. This is a full-time course that lasts three years, or four years if students choose to do a placement or study abroad. It is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Some of the core modules in the course include Financial Decision Making, Introduction to Marketing, Introduction to Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurial Management, and Financial Management. Students will also study digital marketing, leadership, and sustainable business practices, and they will be assessed through essays, group projects, and coursework.

The course provides opportunities for students to learn how to spot business opportunities, pitch ideas, and secure funding. Graduates gain essential skills like strategic thinking and leadership, enabling them to pursue careers in various fields such as entrepreneurship, business consultancy, marketing, finance, and innovation management.

Northumbria University is located in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. It was founded in 1969 as Rutherford College of Technology and became a university in 1992. Today, it ranks 34th in the UK according to the Complete University Guide 2025 and 96th in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. The university has received the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for its excellent legal services through the Student Law Office, which provides free legal assistance to the community.

Northumbria University is committed to sustainability and aims for net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, following the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It also supports gender equality and has earned the Athena Swan Bronze Award for its efforts. Additionally, the university’s AACSB accreditation for business and accounting programmes demonstrates its high standards in these areas.

Grade Requirements:

• To apply, candidates need at least 112 UCAS points from level 3 qualifications, including A Levels, International Baccalaureate, BTECs, or approved equivalents for international applicants.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants whose first language is not English should have a total IELTS score of at least 6.0, with no skill section lower than 5.5. 
• Scores from other tests like TOEFL IBT, PTE Academic, and Cambridge Advanced English are also accepted.

For the academic year 2025/26, the tuition fee for international students enrolling in the Northumbria University BA Business and Entrepreneurship programme is set at £20,950 per year. Please keep in mind that this fee may be updated annually.

Northumbria University offers several scholarships to support international students. The Northumbria International Scholarship provides at least a £3,000 tuition fee discount in the first year for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. In subsequent years, eligible undergraduate students continue to receive £2,000 annually.

Additionally, students who pay their deposit by 31 May 2025 benefit from an Early Payment Discount of £500.

The following career paths are open to those with a BA Business and Entrepreneurship degree from Northumbria University: 

• Entrepreneur 
• Marketing Manager 
• Business Analyst 
• Consultant 
• Human Resources Specialist 
• Business Development Manager

Candidates interested in this course can apply through UCAS. Those who need help with the application process can get in touch with one of our trained counsellors for support.