BA Busines and Management
Course overview
This BA Business and Management programme at the University for the Creative Arts is designed to prepare students to excel as creative business professionals, ready for various career opportunities in the creative industries. This programme will allow students to specialise in specific areas within the creative and cultural sectors.
With a focus on creativity and design outputs, supported by financial understanding, data analysis, and the application of analytical models, students will be able to solve problems and make informed decisions in the global creative and cultural industries.
This business and management course introduces you to the core principles of planning, organising, and directing activities within creative businesses in a global world. You’ll explore the dynamic, creative and cultural industries, learn fundamental marketing and social media strategies, and understand how individuals and teams behave within organisations.
The course also emphasises creative thinking for business and entrepreneurship, alongside a selection of specialist units such as brand design, managing creative teams, or the experience economy. In your final year, you will undertake a significant project, applying your learning to a real-world opportunity in the creative industries.
By the end of this programme, students will be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in any area of creative business, whether within a large organisation or by starting their own business.
Entry requirements
To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement explaining why you want to study BA Business and Management at the University for the Creative Arts. Please also include important details about your previous education in this statement. Additionally, you will need to provide a reference letter from a teacher or an employer. If you have any relevant work experience, you can include your CV with your application.
Grade Requirements:
- For the 2025/2026 academic year, the standard entry requirement is 112 UCAS points. You can achieve these points through various qualifications, such as A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma (at MPP grade), a BTEC Diploma (at MM grade), T Levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
- The university also considers other qualifications from around the world that are seen as equivalent to A Levels.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate a good understanding of English. Typically, this means achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each section.
- The university also accepts similar scores from other English language tests, such as PTE or TOEFL.
Scholarships
UCA Creative Development Scholarships
Value: £3,000 fee deduction for the first year
Up to £3,000UCA Merit Scholarship
Value: £4,500 fee deduction for the first year.
Up to £4,500
Career opportunities
A degree in BA Business and Management opens doors to various exciting career paths. Here are some potential job titles you could pursue:
- Marketing Executive
- Business Analyst
- Project Manager
- Account Manager
- Retail Manager
- Arts Administrator
Cost of study
For students from outside the UK, the yearly cost to study BA Business and Management at the University for the Creative Arts for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,500.
Admission
You can apply for the BA Business and Management programme at the University for the Creative Arts through UCAS or directly to the university. If you need help with your application, you can speak to our trained advisors.
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