September 2025

Business Management with Sandwich Year BSc (Hons)

September 2025

Key Details

  • N121 Course Code
  • 4 Years
  • 112 or equivalent Typical UCAS Tariff

A business management degree with sandwich year is a wonderful choice for a first degree. Business underpins every industry and business in the world, from healthcare, education, private business or charity, all organisations use the same business principles to be successful. This course provides you with a solid foundation in key business concepts and a broad range of transferrable skills, preparing you to work in diverse environments and giving you a strong foundation for exciting career paths in management.

Versatility and Employability: Business management equips you with a broad set of skills applicable across various industries and sectors. From leadership and strategic planning to operations management and marketing, graduates are prepared for diverse career paths, making them highly sought after by employers.

Understanding of Business Fundamentals: This course provides a comprehensive understanding of core business principles, including finance, accounting, human resources, and organisational behaviour. Such knowledge forms the foundation for making informed decisions, solving complex problems, and driving innovation within organisations.

A BSc (Hons) in Business Management from Birmingham Newman University opens doors to numerous career advancement opportunities. Whether aspiring to climb the corporate ladder, start a business venture, or pursue further education, graduates have the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in their chosen paths

Professional Confidence – Through interactive learning experiences and practical exercises, students develop the confidence to navigate professional environments. Role-playing scenarios, presentations, and networking opportunities help build self-assurance and effective communication skills.

Problem Solving – Our curriculum emphasizes analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students tackle real-world case studies, engage in group projects, and participate in simulations to develop the ability to identify, analyse, and solve complex business challenges

Strategic Thinking – Modules such as Strategic Management foster strategic thinking by exploring industry trends, competitive dynamics, and long-term planning. Students learn to formulate and execute strategic initiatives aligned with organizational goals and market demands.

Critical Thinking – Critical thinking is honed through rigorous analysis of business concepts, theories, and practices. Students evaluate diverse perspectives, assess evidence, and construct logical arguments to make informed decisions and solve problems effectively.

Business Acumen – Our program cultivates a deep understanding of business principles, practices, and contexts. Through courses in finance, marketing, operations, and management, students develop the business acumen necessary to interpret financial data, assess market opportunities, and drive organizational success.

Reflective Skills for Professional Development – Reflective practice is integrated throughout the curriculum to promote continuous learning and personal development. Through journaling, self-assessments, and guided reflections, students gain insights into their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for growth, enhancing their ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic environments.

 

Birmingham Newman University is located in Britain’s second city – Birmingham. With one of the youngest city populations in Europe, it is a vibrant and dynamic place to study.

Studying at Birmingham Newman University, you have the advantage of being near to the city, but living in, or commuting to peaceful and comfortable surroundings on campus.

Dining out

Birmingham has lots of wonderful places to dine out with a range of different cuisines. Places where you can dine out include; Brindley Place, Mailbox and Hagley Road (just 10 minutes’ from Newman).

Entertainment

Whether you like to go to; the theatre, gigs or clubs, or enjoy: sports, shopping visiting art galleries or exhibitions – Birmingham will not disappoint and you will be spoilt for choice!

Location

Getting around Birmingham is easy via train, bus or by car. Birmingham has excellent transport links to the rest of Britain, making it easy for those weekend getaways!

Why not explore the city for yourself by visiting one of our Open Days?

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements, for UK home students, for September 2025 entry:

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.

For applicants who are unsure that they will achieve the above UCAS tariff, Newman University offers DEGREE (with Foundation Year) which enables such applicants to access a university degree via a four-year route. Upon successful completion of their foundation year, students will progress to Year 1 of a named degree. Whilst not a condition of entry onto the Foundation Year, students wishing to follow particular named routes with additional entry requirements, will need to meet these requirements before they make the transition from their foundation year to year 1.

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.

Applying Direct Option

You can apply direct to Birmingham Newman University for this course if you have not previously applied to Newman University through UCAS and you are not applying to any other universities.

N.B. will need to enter ‘New User’ account details when first accessing this portal.

International students

If you are an international student, please get in touch with our International team who will be able to advise on entry criteria and admissions processes for this course. Email international@newman.ac.uk or telephone +441218160449.

Please note that courses with a professional placement are not available to International students.

Course Fees

UK home students

The full-time course fee, for UK home students, for September 2025 is £9,535 per year.

International students

The full-time course fee, for International students, for September 2025 is £14,000.

The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).

Additional Costs

Find out more about the other additional costs associated with our undergraduate degrees.