Entry Requirements

Minimum 112 UCAS points including a minimum of CC at A level or equivalent (e.g.MM at BTEC Diploma; MPP at BTEC Extended Diploma) towards the total tariff.

Access students can achieve the requirements with the following combination of Distinction, Merit and/ or Pass grades at level 3 achieved from a completed Access course.

The university accepts appropriate T Levels as part of the usual entry requirements.

A foundation degree (level 3) in Business or Accounting and Finance can also be considered to progress to L4 if the academic results from Level 3 demonstrates applicant’s academic excellence, and

A foundation degree in subjects that are not directly in the areas of Business, Accounting and Finance can also be considered to progress to L4, if the academic results from Level 3 demonstrates applicant’s academic excellence (such applicants will be required to pass a pre-admission interview with the programme lead in attendance).

Mature applicants with relevant professional qualifications and working experience are considered for entry to the course via assessment by interview to determine their suitability to cope with the demands of the course; such applicants will be required to pass the pre-admission interview with the programme lead in attendance.

Direct Entry into Level 5

BTEC Higher National Diploma or other equivalent qualification comprising 120 credits at level 4 in Business Management (or equivalent titles).

 

Level 4 of a joint Honours Degree in Business and an appropriate component, and who have achieved average grades of 60 per cent or above from a recognised Higher Education Institution.

A suitable Diploma of HE can also be considered if they have a total of 240 credits at levels 4 and 5 in a relevant subject.

Direct Entry into Level 6

Relevant study in Business Management at L5 with an average grade of 60 per cent or above may be admitted to the top-up degree.

Students with advanced standing may also be admitted through Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning (RPeL) or Recognition of Prior (Certificated) Learning (RPL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.  This will be assessed based on individual cases, and

Mature applicants who have requisite prior learning and or relevant and current accounting and finance work experience may be considered for admission to the top-up degree.  The legitimate applicants should have more than two-year experience as apprentice in the industry.  This will be considered based on individual cases and interview may be organised, following successful application at the initial stage.

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