BA (Hons) Business and Management Bachelor's degree at Durham University
BA (Hons) Business and Management at Durham University. The emphasis throughout is on developing professional and people skills alongside academic knowledge, with the explicit aim of preparing graduates to be a genuine asset in contemporary business settings.
About this course
Business and Management N201 - Durham University Skip to main content BA (Hons) Business and Management A flexible degree designed to develop the professional and people skills that will make you a valuable addition to the contemporary world of business. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business and Management is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Durham University, based in Durham Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £35,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Moderate evidence Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- The Changing World of BusinessCompulsory
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Introduces the context of business covering international economics, global competition, technology, international politics, the cultural context and the legal environment.
- People, Management and OrganisationsCompulsory
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Provides a fundamental foundation for the understanding of people, management and organisations within contemporary society, studying diversity management, job satisfaction, leadership, motivation and organisational culture.
- Foundations of Effective MarketingCompulsory
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Covers the key principles of marketing theory and its application in both commercial and non-commercial sectors, including consumer behaviour, market segmentation, marketing strategy, distribution, branding, communications theory, pricing and ethics.
- Financial Information for ManagersCompulsory
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Introduces financial management and sources of finance, developing understanding of the purpose of financial reports including budget, sources of finance, capital investment and performance analysis.
- Strategy in PracticeCompulsory
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Takes a theoretical and practical approach to strategic management and the processes of strategy-making, addressing critical thinking about strategy, competition and business development.
- Introduction to LeadershipCompulsory
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Introduces basic leadership theories and practices in an organisational context, examining the roles of personality, power, emotion, gender and culture, and addressing practices that might result in leadership failure.
Year 2 10 modules
- Business Research Methods and StatisticsCompulsory
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Provides a comprehensive grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methods used in business, teaching how to access, analyse and present data and assess the quality of data sources.
- Information SystemsCompulsory
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Analyses the role of information systems in social interactions in a complex and rapidly changing world, exploring the relationship between computer-mediated communication and the business world, implications of digital lifestyles for work, and the information society.
- Human Resource ManagementCompulsory
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Focuses on key issues relating to the processes and practices of human resource management, exploring diversity management, performance management, training, development and conflict management.
- Operations ManagementOptional
- Managing Marketing CommunicationsOptional
- EntrepreneurshipOptional
- Consumer BehaviourOptional
- Innovation ManagementOptional
- Advanced Topics in Technologies Driving BusinessOptional
- New Venture CreationOptional
Year 3 18 modules
- Business Analytics for Artificial IntelligenceCompulsory
- Dissertation in Business and ManagementOptional
- New Venture Creation ProjectOptional
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership ProjectOptional
- Asia and the Pacific Rim BusinessOptional
- EconomicsOptional
- Corporate Responsibility and SustainabilityOptional
- LeadershipOptional
- Corporate EntrepreneurshipOptional
- International MarketingOptional
- Global Sport BusinessOptional
- Work, Organisation and SocietyOptional
- How to Read BusinessOptional
- Managing Organisational ChangeOptional
- Facing the FutureOptional
- Strategic Investment Decisions, Options, and Valuations Under UncertaintyOptional
- Enterprise Risk Management: Principles, Methods and ApplicationsOptional
- People AnalyticsOptional
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
The degree covers the core disciplines that underpin management practice, but its flexible structure means students can lean towards areas that suit their interests as they progress. Specialisation options include such as Marketing, Finance, HR / People, Operations, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, and Consulting. This breadth allows someone drawn to numbers and forecasting to weight their studies towards Finance or Operations, while someone more interested in organisational behaviour might pursue HR / People or Strategy. The presence of International Business and Entrepreneurship among the options also reflects a course design that looks beyond traditional corporate structures towards global and start-up contexts. Because the specialisations sit within a single flexible framework rather than separate rigid tracks, students are able to build a profile of knowledge that reflects both the demands of the wider business world and their own developing professional identity.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is genuinely curious about how organisations work, not just the financial mechanics, but the people, decisions and relationships that make businesses function day to day. It will appeal to students who enjoy working with others, who are comfortable discussing ideas in seminars, and who want their degree to sharpen practical, transferable skills alongside academic understanding. Because the structure is flexible, it also suits people who aren't yet certain which part of business most interests them and would rather discover that through study than commit to a narrow specialism from day one. Most students accepted onto the course arrive having studied A-levels or an equivalent qualification, with the typical incoming UCAS tariff falling below 48 points among recent entrants, though this describes what past entrants held rather than a fixed requirement. Day-to-day, students should expect a mix of independent study, group work and skills development, alongside the general rhythms of undergraduate life at a research-intensive university.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Graduate Outcomes data for Business & Management courses shows that 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with 60% of those in employment describing their work as highly skilled. Around 81% of students on these courses nationally continue their studies past the first year. On earnings, national LEO figures for the field show starting salaries (15 months after graduation) typically ranging from £24,000 to £32,000, with figures after three years ranging from £21,250 to £30,000, and after five years from £26,350 to £37,200. These figures reflect national outcomes across Business & Management graduates generally, not a guarantee tied to this specific course, and individual outcomes will vary depending on specialisation, sector and location.
University & format
Durham University is a public, research-intensive institution and a member of the Russell Group, founded in 1832 and home to around 19,520 students in total. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality under the Office for Students' TEF 2023 framework, and was. This Business and Management course is delivered full-time over three years at the Durham Campus, taught in English, and leads to a BA (Hons) degree that is nationally recognised as part of the UK's degree-awarding system.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 100% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
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 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. 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 Durham University →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.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £35,500 | £32,000 – £50,000 | 50 |
| 3 years after | £41,000 | £29,500 – £51,000 | 290 |
| 5 years after | £55,000 | £36,000 – £71,000 | 305 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 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.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 50; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 25% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 70; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
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 TalentIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £35,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 84.7% · in work or study 80% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Durham
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 Durham Campus
698 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 Durham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Durham University; 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 Durham University’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 Durham University and gov.uk before you apply.
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