Business - BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Lanarkshire Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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Paisley Campus

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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

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Lanarkshire Campus

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4 Years

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

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Dumfries and Galloway College

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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The BA (Hons) Business course at UWS provides a broad and comprehensive understanding of business, covering everything from theory and strategy to operational issues. Students learn through case studies based on widely recognised local, national, and international organisations, alongside real-world assessments. Throughout the course, there are opportunities to attend employer-hosted events, presentations, and talks. The programme emphasizes both independent learning and group work, helping ...Read more

The BA (Hons) Business course at UWS provides a broad and comprehensive understanding of business, covering everything from theory and strategy to operational issues. Students learn through case studies based on widely recognised local, national, and international organisations, alongside real-world assessments. Throughout the course, there are opportunities to attend employer-hosted events, presentations, and talks. The programme emphasizes both independent learning and group work, helping students develop essential transferable skills such as presentation, communication, and teamwork. Assessment methods include a variety of individual and group tasks, such as written coursework, essays, reports, presentations, and posters.

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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
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What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 23

it was amazing experience at glos as its my learning final stage. the staff is very cooperative and..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
14 Jan 15

Underrated but great uni overall and very helpful lecturers and support everything is designed for you to pass if you work hard simples. Cannot complain at all I love it..Read more

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£1,820 per year

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Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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£15,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,500 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
23 Jan 23
Business - BA (Hons)
it was amazing experience at glos as its my learning final stage. the staff is very cooperative and...
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SR
Student Reviewer
14 Jan 15
Underrated but great uni overall and very helpful lecturers and support everything is designed for you to pass if you work hard simples. Cannot complain at all I love it...
Read more
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University of the West of Scotland
UWS Eco Campus, Stephenson Place, Hamilton International Technology Park Hamilton Lanarkshire G72 0LH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Blantyre  0.9 miles away
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