Business Management BA (Hons)
University of Leeds
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Course info

You’ll study your Business Management degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This dynamic course combines a comprehensive understanding of how to manage organisations with the practical knowledge top employers are looking for. Youll learn directly from business leaders at guest lectures and events, giving you valuable insights into a range of career paths and sectors.Through compulsory modules, you’ll cover the core concepts and techniques of management and develop the ...Read more

You’ll study your Business Management degree at our world-renowned Leeds University Business School. This dynamic course combines a comprehensive understanding of how to manage organisations with the practical knowledge top employers are looking for. You'll learn directly from business leaders at guest lectures and events, giving you valuable insights into a range of career paths and sectors.Through compulsory modules, you’ll cover the core concepts and techniques of management and develop the skills required to lead. You’ll learn about organisational behaviour and the wider business environment, as well as important business functions such as accounting, marketing and supply chain management.Diverse optional business management modules will focus on topics such as human resource management, management consulting, marketing strategy, and managing digital information and technology.Whether you see yourself working in large private sector organisations, in the public sector or starting your own business, you’ll develop the analytical, quantitative, digital, presentation and other transferable skills required by the business world.


Shape your learning with pathways

This course offers pathways which allow you to tailor your course to your specific interests or professional aspirations. The majority of the pathways start from year 2, once you have established the foundations of your subject. Pathway modules can be taken in particular areas and can be followed through to your final year. This unique level of personalisation and self-direction provides you with flexibility to meet your career goals, whilst helping you stand out from the crowd when you graduate.The pathways available on this course are: - Analytics- Consulting- Accounting- Economics- Human Resource Management- Enterprise and Innovation- Ethics and Sustainability

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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7th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
23rd
Management Studies
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Drop-out rate
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Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 94 = 6% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
6%
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90%
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Management Studies graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Management Studies graduate salary
£22,000
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Entry requirements

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Scottish Higher

Scottish Higher:

AAAAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

35 Grades / Points required

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

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*DD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

A Grades / Points required

For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.

For acceptable Scottish Higher and Advanced Higher combinations, please visit the Business School web site.

Applicants must complete a Business-related diploma of 60 credits with 45 credits at Level 3. A minimum of 30 Level 3 credits must be awarded at Distinction level and 15 at Merit. Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme. Please note that applicants presenting this qualification may be called for interview (where they must also present a recent piece of academic writing for review) - this requirement is assessed on a case-by-case basis upon receipt of the application.

17 points from Higher Level subjects. 5 in Maths (Standard Level) or 4 (Higher Level) and 5 in English (Standard or Higher Level).

Applicants must obtain 6 H2 grades in the Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level). Maths and English Language will be accepted at Ordinary level in lieu of GCSEs. A grade of O3 is required for GCSE B/5 (Maths) or GCSE B/6 (English).

We will accept the RQF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business with Distinction* Distinction Distinction (an academic A Level is not required). For the QCF BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business, or other BTEC qualifications alongside academic A-levels, please visit the Business School web site.

We welcome applications from candidates offering T levels. Applicants would be expected to achieve an overall Distinction from one of these subjects; Digital Business Services, Digital Support and Services, Accounting, Finance, or Management and Administration.Applicants are expected to meet the GCSE Maths and English Language minimum requirements for their chosen degree programme.

Alongside AA at A-Level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)

Popular A-level subjects

Management Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
45%
Economics
38%
Mathematics
33%
Psychology
25%
Geography
23%
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