BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies Bachelor's degree at Dn Colleges Group
BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies at Dn Colleges Group received Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework (2023).
About this course
However, you may be interested in our FdA in Management, which offers a very similar focus and learning experience. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Dn Colleges Group, based in University Campus North Lincolnshire. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 7 modules
- Fundamentals of FinanceCore15 credits
- Personal and Professional ManagementCore15 credits
- Digital BusinessCore15 credits
- Business Data AnalyticsCore15 credits
- Introduction to MarketingCore15 credits
- Behavioural ScienceCore15 credits
- Business EnvironmentCore30 credits
Year 2 7 modules
- Financial Planning and ControlCore15 credits
- Sustainable Operations ManagementCore15 credits
- Business Project ManagementCore15 credits
- Digital MarketingCore15 credits
- Problem Solving and Decision MakingCore15 credits
- Introduction to HRMCore15 credits
- Effective Team LeadershipCore30 credits
Year 3 7 modules
- Supply Chains and LogisticsCore15 credits
- Business StrategyCore15 credits
- Philosophy and ManagementCore15 credits
- Enterprise and InnovationCore30 credits
- HRM and DevelopmentCore15 credits
- Independent Research project30 credits
- Contemporary Leadership Issues30 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study business fundamentals and applied practice across management, marketing, economics and organisational behaviour, then progress towards specialist options and a capstone project. A course like this typically begins with core areas, how organisations work, customer strategy, and business data, before moving to operations, supply chain management, strategy and leadership in the second stage. In your final year, you'll usually choose from specialist pathways such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, and undertake a capstone project or consultancy brief that integrates your learning through a real or simulated client context. Throughout, you'll develop practical business skills applicable across sectors.
Who it's for
This course suits working professionals and those balancing study with other commitments, given its part-time structure. It's designed for people seeking to develop applied business knowledge and specialist expertise without interrupting their employment or other responsibilities. The flexible delivery model makes it accessible to students across the region.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 87% of Business & Management graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. Graduate earnings across the field vary: starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000 nationally; after 5 years, this rises to £26,350–£37,200.
University & format
This BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies is delivered part-time by Dn Colleges Group, a higher education college based at University Campus North Lincolnshire. Instruction is in English. The degree is recognised by a UK degree-awarding body, meaning your qualification is nationally recognised. The college holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Standard capped home fee at English providers (2026/27); Scotland, Wales & NI differ.
Check fees at Dn Colleges Group →For students who normally live in England
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Business and management across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University Campus North Lincolnshire
1,427 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Dn Colleges Group from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Dn Colleges Group; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Dn Colleges Group’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Dn Colleges Group and gov.uk before you apply.
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