About Bsc Business Management in University College Birmingham
Our BSc Business Management programme equips you with the expertise to understand the changing world of business on a national and global scale. Our graduates are highly sought after by diverse employers for their critical and analytical skills, as well as their in-depth knowledge of current business practices.
Why study this course
The BSc Business Management degree at Birmingham is constantly evolving to reflect the changing world of business. Combining academic theory and practical teaching, we focus on developing your knowledge and understanding of Business Management while providing you with a range of practical skills to enable you to succeed in the workplace.
- You will study at one of the handful of business schools in the UK that holds the prestigious ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
- Your employability options are vast and varied, our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.
- You will join a University that is amongst the top three in the United Kingdom for being most frequently targeted by the country’s top employers.
Your programme of study
Your first year is a compulsory foundation year, introducing you to key areas in the study of business. In your second and final years you will have the freedom to explore the themes of the programme. The modules offered may change from time to time to better reflect developments in the world of business. In your final year you also have the opportunity to take a work experience module in a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
Depending on the options you choose you may be able to gain partial exemption from the examinations of professional bodies such as ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA.
Holders of the Indian Standard XII will be considered for entry. You will be required to provide evidence of an English Language qualification to demonstrate your ability. Applicants with appropriate grades in Standard XII English (English Core/English Elective/Functional English in CBSE) do not require additional SELT qualifications.
University College Birmingham Highlights
Institution Type |
Public |
Student Population |
25,800 |
FAFSA Code |
G12215 |
Application Cost |
20-26 GBP for UCAS |
Accreditation |
ACCA, CIMA, RIBA, and, many others |
Average Cost of Attendance |
18,086.5-27,575.5 GBP |
Birmingham City University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
This figure is an estimate of the basic living costs during the first nine months of studies, which covers most expenses including average tuition fees.
Items |
Amount per annum in GBP |
Tuition and fees |
5,700-13,200 |
Accommodation |
5,483-7,013 |
Food |
2,600 |
Books and supplies |
450 |
Utilities like gas, laundry, electricity, etc |
2,355 |
Transportation |
390 |
Leisure/social activities |
600-960 |
Miscellaneous such as TV license, telephone cost, police registration, subscriptions, etc |
490.5 |
Insurance |
15-117 |
Total |
18,086.5-27,575.5 |
Birmingham City University Application Process
Application fee:
- Undergraduate: UCAS applications cost 20-26 GBP
- Graduate: Not available
Supporting documents:
- Transcripts
- Copy of passport
- 2 references
- Personal statement
- English proficiency test scores
- Research proposal (if applicable)
- Portfolio
- Work experience and CV.
English Language Tests Scores
English requirements differ per program but the average IELTS accepted minimum scores are 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all elements.
IELTS equivalence in some other accepted tests
IELTS (Indicator also applicable)equivalence |
Duolingo |
TOEFL overall |
PTE |
4.0 |
55-64 |
48 |
43 |
4.5 |
65-74 |
56 |
48 |
5.0 |
75-84 |
64 |
53 |
5.5 |
85-94 |
72 |
59 |
6.0 |
95-104 |
80 |
64 |
6.5 |
105-114 |
88 |
70 |
7.0 |
115-124 |
95 |
76 |
There are various country accepted qualifications, applicants are to check in to see what language test is accepted for their country. An example is the Indian Standard XII qualification that requires a grade of 65% and above in the following boards: CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh t match the IELTS 6.0 with no element lower than 5.5 requirements.