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Business and Management (Level 6 Top-Up)

The third year that turns an HND in Business into a full honours degree. One year, taught on campus, ending with a project of your own on a real business problem.

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BA (Hons) Business and Management (Level 6 Top-Up)

This route can be pursued with Student Finance when you meet the official criteria.

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Course Description

This is the final year of a business degree, for students who have already completed the HND in Business with our partner college. Entry is restricted to those graduates, so it is a progression route rather than an open application. The year moves from the practical ground the HND covered to how organisations are actually steered: strategy, leadership, sustainability and what is changing in management right now. Assessment mirrors working life rather than exam halls, with pitching, reporting and leading group work, and it closes with a project you scope yourself. UniStart supports the application at no cost to you, and the university makes the final admission decision.

What You'll Learn

Final year of a full degree

For HND Business graduates from our partner

1 year full time

Weekdays or evenings

Three intakes a year

Course Structure

Year 3
  • Organisational Strategy (20 credits)
  • Leadership and Management (20 credits)
  • Managing Sustainability (20 credits)
  • New Trends in Management (20 credits)
  • Business and Management Project (40 credits)

Entry Requirements

This top-up year is open only to students who have completed the HND in Business at our partner college. It is not an open-entry course: if you hold an HND or a level 5 qualification from elsewhere, talk to an advisor first and we will tell you honestly whether there is a route for you.

Don't have A-levels? No problem.

We accept equivalent European qualifications: Diploma de Bacalaureat (Romania), Matura (Poland), Abitur (Germany), Baccalaureat (France), and more. Career changers and mature students with relevant UK work experience are also welcome.

Job Prospects

Completing the degree opens the roles that ask for one: management trainee schemes, operations and project coordination, marketing and HR routes, and self-employment. The paths below are indicative, not a guarantee of employment.

Tuition Fees & Funding

Tuition Fees

£9,790 for the year

Total available per year

up to £23,297

Tuition £9,535 + Maintenance up to £13,762. You pay nothing upfront.

Don't worry about fees. Your advisor will check your eligibility and help you apply for full funding, including any additional grants you may qualify for.

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Career Prospects

Graduates go on to work in high-demand roles across the UK:

Business Development Executive £26-38k
Operations Coordinator £26-36k
Marketing Executive £25-35k
Human Resources Officer £28-40k

Salary ranges are indicative based on UK market data. Actual salaries depend on location, experience, and employer.

How You'll Learn

Awarded by Bath Spa University. Progression route from the HND in Business, taught on campus in London, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Assessment Methods

Coursework built around what the job actually looks like: pitches, presentations, reports, group leadership and the final project.

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Frequently Asked

Is funding really 100% covered?
Yes, eligible students can receive full funding covering tuition fees and living costs through Student Finance England.
How long does the application take?
Most applications can be completed in 15-30 minutes using our streamlined process and expert guidance.
Can I study part-time?
Many courses offer flexible study options including part-time, evening, and weekend classes to fit your schedule.

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