Business with work placements BSc (Hons)
University of Bath
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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

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Learn the practical, analytical and critical skills you need to become a modern business leader. Get real professional experience with two placements.This flexible business and management degree is different. You will complete two six-month placements with separate companies rather than 12 months with one. Experience of two roles and businesses will help you decide on your future career direction.A range of optional units will let you build your own pathway through the course. You’ll be able to ...Read more

Learn the practical, analytical and critical skills you need to become a modern business leader. Get real professional experience with two placements.This flexible business and management degree is different. You will complete two six-month placements with separate companies rather than 12 months with one. Experience of two roles and businesses will help you decide on your future career direction.A range of optional units will let you build your own pathway through the course. You’ll be able to specialise in certain subjects or take a broader approach. Whatever career path you want to take, there’s a route for you.You'll also learn about business as part of society, and the related social and environmental responsibilities.Year 1Study fundamental business and management subjects including marketing, business analytics and accounting. These core units will help you decide your path through the rest of your degree.Year 2Experience the working world earlier than on most degrees with a six-month placement in your first semester.In the second semester, you’ll pick from a range of optional units. You’ll also start to develop and practise your entrepreneurial abilities.Year 3Continue to customise your course with more optional units. You’ll also work with a charity or NGO on an entrepreneurship action project.Get more practical work experience with your second six-month placement.Year 4With no compulsory taught units, you’ll have the chance to study the final year that works best for you. For your Final Year Project, you’ll work in groups to tackle a real business issue for one of our partner organisations.In your final year you can apply for our International Academic Exchange programme. You'll gain international exposure by spending a semester studying abroad at one of our partner business schools.

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WUSCA ranking:
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68/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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2nd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
What students say
D
Daksh
26 Feb 25

Bath is an extremely mesmerising city with a balanced lifestyle. The university has a repository of resources, support and academic tools to equip students with their..Read more

L
Lucas
05 Mar 24

Best parts = The School of Management Building is a fantastic place to work and network with like-minded individuals. Also, the SU is brilliant for similar reasons and the library..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAA - A*AB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:36,M:3 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

D*DD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Typical OfferAAA or A*AB in three A levels.Contextual Offer:AAB in three A levels.A level alternative offer:AAB in three A level subjects plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website.

Typical offerAA in two Advanced Highers.We make offers based on Advanced Highers. You will typically be expected to have completed five Scottish Highers and your grades in these will be considered as part of your application. We prefer applicants who have achieved at least AAAAB in their Highers.

Typical offerA pass in the Access to HE Diploma with at least 36 credits achieved at Distinction and 3 credits achieved at Merit or above.We are able to consider the Access to HE Diploma for entry. Your Access course units should demonstrate a broad skill-set that includes both numerical skills, such as those developed in Mathematics or science-based units, and discursive reasoning skills, such as those developed in essay based subjects such as English or humanities. Studying Business units as part of your Access course is beneficial but not essential.Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part the admissions process.

Typical offer36 points overall and 6, 6, 6 or 7, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.Contextual offer: 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects.

Typical offerD*DD in the Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma.We are able to consider the above qualifications in Business. You should be studying units that provide preparation for both numerical and essay-based study. We may be able to consider Cambridge Technical qualifications in other subject areas if they provide the same balance of numerical and essay-based study and you are able to demonstrate your aptitude for Business in other ways: please contact us to discuss your profile.Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part the admissions process.

Typical offerDDD in the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF).We are able to consider the above qualifications in Business. You should be studying units that provide preparation for both numerical and essay-based study. We may be able to consider BTEC qualifications in other subject areas if they provide the same balance of numerical and essay-based study and you are able to demonstrate your aptitude for Business in other ways: please contact us to discuss your profile.Suitable applicants progressing via this route will be invited to interview as part the admissions process.

Typical offerD overall with grade A* in the core component in an Accounting, Digital Business Services, Finance or Management and Administration T Level.We are able to consider the above T Level technical qualification in Accounting, Digital Business Services, Finance or Management and Administration.

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 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 fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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 fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 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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Business with work placements BSc (Hons)
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