Business Studies BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Location

Belfast

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Belfast

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SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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The business world is evolving and requires highly skilled, flexible leaders in industry, commerce, and the public sector. This degree will provide you with valuable skills that are necessary in todays business world.You will learn:An in-depth understanding of the key functions in business including, human resources, marketing, finance and accountancy, operations and management.How to develop a business strategy, manage its implementation and adapt in complex and challenging business ...Read more

The business world is evolving and requires highly skilled, flexible leaders in industry, commerce, and the public sector. This degree will provide you with valuable skills that are necessary in today's business world.You will learn:An in-depth understanding of the key functions in business including, human resources, marketing, finance and accountancy, operations and management.How to develop a business strategy, manage its implementation and adapt in complex and challenging business climates.Core leadership skills including presenting, effective communication, how to influence and manage people and change within organisations.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
41st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
89%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
M
Mirabel
05 Feb 24

The university has a very supportive international student community..Read more

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Jason
05 Feb 24

Alrighty..Read more

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 28 Grades / Points required

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

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

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Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course)Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course)

To include 13 - 14 points at higher level.

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 at Ordinary Level, including English and Maths at O4/H6 or above.

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Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
63%
Information & Communication technology
39%
Religious Studies & Theology
19%
Health & Social Care
17%
Geography
14%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 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 fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,320 per year

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Students from EU

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

£16,320 per year

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Students from International

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£16320 Per year

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Latest reviews

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M
Mirabel
05 Feb 24
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
The university has a very supportive international student community...
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J
Jason
05 Feb 24
Alrighty...
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