Program Overview

Through the expert lecturers in our School of Business, you will obtain a great understanding of how business works and in which part of the business world you would like to make your career. The advantage of this full-time degree is that it is very flexible and opens up a large number of career paths. You gain a broad business foundation, and can then focus on the particular area you most enjoy through your choice of specialisation and a range of elective modules throughout the course.

This degree also gives you many options to progress to masters' courses or postgraduate study later on. If you are looking for a broad-based degree, a great start in business and plenty of career options, then this course will definitely appeal to you.

You may also be able to take advantage of an opportunity to engage in a year-long, accredited work placement between years two and three. This placement will be credit-bearing and comprises an extra year in the degree. Access to such placements will be limited and highly competitive.

As a graduate of this course you will:

• Have a fantastic foundation in all aspects of the modern business world.
• Understand how to analyse and solve business problems.
• Benefit from a range of employment opportunities in areas such as management, marketing, industrial relations, economics and international trade.

Work Placement

Work placements are highly regarded by graduate recruiters and offer many advantages to students including valuable work-based skills and experience, the opportunity to make contacts in industry, assisting in developing personal and professional confidence and an opportunity to boost your employability prospects when you graduate.

In years two and three, there are extra choices available for high achieving students (averaging 60% plus)

• Between year two and three – a year-long work placement
• In your final year – a capstone project in your chosen business specialism