Business BA (Hons)
University of Strathclyde
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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John Anderson Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Study with usStudying a BA (Hons) Degree in Business at Strathclyde Business School, youll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow. Were the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisationwinner of the Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016the only Business School ...Read more

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Studying a BA (Hons) Degree in Business at Strathclyde Business School, you'll be learning at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation that shapes and develops the business minds of tomorrow. We're the only institution to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019).

learn at a pioneering internationally-renowned academic organisation

winner of the Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year 2016

the only Business School to hold the Small Business Charter Gold Award

degree allows you flexibility in subject choice, tailoring the course to your interests and career aims

develop skills in key areas of management, teamworking and communication, which are highly valued by graduate recruiters, through our innovative Management Development Programme

Assessment

The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam which is normally at the end of the semester. This is normally supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.

Students normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class. Exam resits normally take place during the summer.

Careers

Our graduates find jobs as trainee accountants, stockbrokers, investment analysts and management consultants.

They are employed by companies such as:

  • Deutsche Bank
  • Santander
  • Deloitte
  • PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • EY
  • Scottish Enterprise
  • British Airways
  • IBM

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Many graduates also have successful careers in teaching and research.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
13/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
32nd
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Katie
16 Dec 24

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Anosia
03 Dec 24

Overall it's been a very friendly experience, although perhaps we could have better food options all around...Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBB - AAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAA - AAABB Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 30 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H1,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required

AAA required for Accounting and ABB-BBB for all other subjects. GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics; A Level Maths B for combinations with Finance

Higher English B; Maths National 5 B, or equivalent; Higher Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics.

36 points required for Accounting. No subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL6 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & StatsNo subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5

English and Maths required at H2 minimum

Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Other UK

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If you are an Irish citizen and have been ordinary resident in the Republic of Ireland for the three years prior to the relevant date, and will be coming to Scotland for Educational purposes only, you will meet the criteria of England, Wales & Northern Ireland fee status.

Students from Scotland

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To be confirmed. Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council. Scottish undergraduate students undertaking an exchange for a semester/year will continue to pay their normal tuition fees at Strathclyde and will not be charged fees by the overseas institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£21,550 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£21,550 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

Cost of living (University provided accommodation) - 141 Per week

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University of Strathclyde
16 Richmond Street Glasgow G1 1XQ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Street Glasgow  0.1 miles away
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