Course Overview

This one-year course is for those who already have qualifications (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) or experience in this field and wish to gain a degree in Business Administration with a specific focus. It opens the door to a range of rewarding careers across business management and gives you the skills to set up your own business.

This industry-relevant degree provides you with a broad understanding of core business administration across a variety of organisations, situations and operating conditions, including managing businesses undergoing dramatic change. You study strategic, project and operations management; business concepts, skills and practice; and research methods.

Its specialist focus on events management gives you the knowledge and practical skills to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary issues in this field, in an increasingly global marketplace. The units prepare you for a successfully career in the events industry, drawing on our substantial links with partners to provide real-life case studies and consultancy opportunities; relevant material; and industry guest speakers.

General Eligibility

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study.

UCAS Tariff Points

• At least 80 points with 64 points from 2 A-level passes at C or above

• At least 80 points with 64 from Merit Merit in two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or one BTEC Diploma

• At least 80 points with Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma

• A completed Access to Higher Education Diploma Equivalent qualifications such as Irish Leaving Certificate, OCR Nationals, International Baccalaureate and CACHE Level 3 awards.

You can work out how many UCAS points your qualifications are worth with the UCAS tariff calculator

Check Your Country page to confirm that your local qualifications are suitable or contact your International Admissions Team

Part Time Work Details

The 20 hours is total hours. It is not per job. If you hold multiple part-time jobs then the total hours of all the work you are doing added together.

Language Requirement

• English language requirements

  The University accepts the following qualification as satisfying the English Language requirements for entry to a Bachelor or Master's degree.

  UKVI Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each element

  Please note: some courses may require higher levels of English – the exact criteria will be specified in the course descriptions