BA Entrepreneurship and Business

This course is designed to teach you how to spot business opportunities and launch new products. Whether you already have a business idea or not, you'll learn creative thinking skills that are essential in today's business world. You will gain the ability to add value to established companies or start your own business. 

The curriculum covers fundamental business topics, and you'll have access to the university's support for startups. The course takes a hands-on approach, applying what you learn to real-world projects like business consulting and developing social enterprises. 

You will receive mentoring from successful Entrepreneurs in Residence. Your work will be assessed through coursework, essays, reports, presentations, practical exercises, and exams, which are designed to reflect what you'll encounter in the workplace.

The University of Portsmouth actively supports entrepreneurship in the city and surrounding areas. As a student, you will be part of a community of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial thinkers. The University has earned business accreditation from the AACSB, which recognises the high quality of its business and management education. Less than 6% of business schools worldwide have this accreditation. The institution offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business and the Arts.

To apply for this course, you need to write a personal statement. In this statement, explain why you want to study this specific degree and include any important details about your previous studies. You also need a reference letter from a teacher or lecturer who can tell us about your academic abilities. If you have any work experience that is relevant to the course, you can also include your CV with your application.

Grade Requirements:

• For students starting in 2025, the usual academic level we look for is between 112 and 120 UCAS points. You can get these points from A-Levels with grades BBC, a Merit in a T Level, or a DMM grade in a BTEC. We also accept international qualifications that are seen as the same level as A-Levels.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not the first language you speak, you will usually need to show that your English is good enough for the course. One way to do this is to get an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS test, with at least 5.5 in each part of the test. The university also accepts other English language qualifications, like TOEFL or PTE.

For international students starting the BA Entrepreneurship and Business program in the 2025/2026 academic year, the cost of tuition is £17,200 for each year you study. Please remember that this fee might increase slightly each year.

The University of Portsmouth has several scholarships for international students who are studying for their first degree. These include the Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship, which gives you £5,000 off your tuition fees in your first year. There is also the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship, which offers £2,500 off your fees in the first year.

This course can open doors to a variety of exciting career paths. Here are some potential job titles:

• Innovation Manager
• New Product Development Manager
• Business Growth Manager
• Business Owner/Entrepreneur
• Management Trainee
• Business Development Executive

To apply for the BA Entrepreneurship and Business course, you can use the university's online application form or apply through UCAS. If you have any questions about how to apply or what documents you need, our trained advisors are here to help. They can give you guidance and support throughout the application process.