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BA (Hons) Business Management Bachelor's degree at Northampton
BA (Hons) Business Management at Northampton is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), ensuring professional recognition.
BA (Hons)
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75%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Our comprehensive BA Business Management degree enables students to tailor their skills for a number of sectors. Apply now to enhance your career! From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business Management is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Northampton, based in Waterside Campus, University of Northampton. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 30% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (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.
7.8
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong75
Limited evidence Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 75% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent80
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 80% (2021-23; 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
- Finance and Financial SystemsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module introduces the main players and their roles and functions in the financial system. Learners explore the fundamental concepts in finance needed to understand the financial managers' decision making process and learn to use a range of analytical tools to interpret the financial data for making informed decisions.
- The Digital ProfessionalCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module equips learners with knowledge and techniques facilitating the development of essential skills in the dynamic digital landscape for developing professionalism and effective performance.
- Global Business in ContextCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learners will examine the frame of business conduct in an interconnected global context. Economic, legal and political interventions and structures, as well as social and ethical considerations, gives a multidimensional perspective of global business and trade.
- Work, Business and ChangeCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learners are introduced to contemporary thinking about business and organisations, their forms, roles and purpose in a dynamic, changing world. Foundational ideas about leadership, innovation and change for business growth are explored alongside new ways of organising and the future of work.
- Principles of ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learners focus on the role of a manager through the lens of multiculturalism and inclusivity in the workplace. Learners develop an understanding of managerial responsibilities, team development and decision making processes. Content supports learners in developing leadership and empathy as managers, alongside providing tools and techniques for managerial decision-making.
- Consumers, Markets and EntrepreneursCompulsory20 credits
Module details
In this module, learners investigate the role of consumers, markets and marketing within a range of business settings. Developing an entrepreneurial mind set through creativity and opportunity spotting, learners consider their own agency and ethical position in problem solving and decision-making.
Year 2 5 modules
- Data for Decision MakingCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module introduces learners to big data and business analytics, and their application to real-world challenges in international business. Learners identify valid, reliable tools and methods to collect, analyse and visualise data, and explore how that data is utilised and managed to support decision-making in a range of industries.
- Research, Trends and Professional DirectionsCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This module considers two broad business and management dimensions: research and professional practice. Each is explored from both macro-level and individual perspectives. Learners identify and reflect on current trends in the research and practice of business management which informs the development of their own research skills and career plan.
- Strategy and AgilityCompulsory30 credits
Module details
This module develops learners understanding of strategic agility and resilience to face the challenges posed by a constantly changing business environment. Learners will evaluate how organisations adapt and change, the role of agile organisational structures and designs, and the need for leaders to be agile.
- Sustainable Business PracticesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module provides learners with a solid foundation in the concept of sustainability and its role in contemporary business practice. Learners will develop knowledge of a range of sustainable business issues, recognising sustainable business opportunities and how companies can develop these to create competitive advantage.
- Global Megatrends and BusinessCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Learners explore five recognised global megatrends (urbanization, climate change and resource scarcity, shift in global economic power, demographic and social change, technological development). Learners will generate their own practical resolutions to identified business challenges at the level of the organisation through research and project development.
Year 3 5 modules
- Business Continuity and Risk ManagementCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module provides learners with a grounding in applied business continuity and risk management. Learners explore theory and practice at strategic and operational levels and discover the fundamentals of design and implementation of business continuity planning and risk management in a range of contexts.
- Global Business and InvestmentCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module enables learners to understand and analyse the increasingly interconnected and interdependent nature of global business. Learners will evaluate how businesses operate across national and regional boundaries, and examine cross-border investment flows, strategies, policies and associated opportunities and challenges.
- Business FuturesCompulsory20 credits
Module details
This module empowers learners to apply current thinking about the future of business and work to their professional planning, equipping them to launch their graduate career. Learners gain insights through practice-based activities, employer events, authentic work-related experiences and study trip opportunities.
- Leadership Skills for Social ImpactCompulsory20 credits
Module details
The purpose of this module is to develop students knowledge of how social interventions are envisaged and developed to create sustainable and measurable impact. Students will explore how aspects of leadership are a central element in creating traction and momentum, for a social project, learning about the issues and complexities.
- Business DissertationOptional40 credits
Module details
The Module is a core element of some programmes in the faculty of Business and Law. It represents a significant
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
This degree enables you to tailor your skills across a range of business sectors. You'll usually begin with foundations in how organisations work, marketing principles, and business economics and data analysis. In your second year, a course like this normally moves to operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and human resource management, and strategy. Towards the end, you'll typically choose from specialist options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR. Your final year culminates in a capstone project or consultancy assignment, often involving a real client brief or dissertation that draws together your learning across the degree.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking to develop management expertise whilst balancing other commitments, given its part-time structure. It appeals to aspiring managers, career-changers, and professionals aiming to formalise their business knowledge. You'll benefit from CMI accreditation, which carries weight with employers across sectors. The course is taught in English and delivered at a campus location, offering structured learning alongside flexibility.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National earnings data shows starting salaries (15 months post-graduation) typically range from £24,000 to £32,000, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Educational Outcomes (LEO) data, not university-specific guarantees. Your CMI accreditation may enhance employability in management-track roles.
University & format
The University of Northampton, founded in 1975, offers this BA (Hons) Business Management on a part-time basis at the Waterside Campus. Taught in English, the course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, your degree is nationally recognised. The university received a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entryBBC at A Level; DMM at BTEC typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
PlacementPublished placement option
Optional year in industry. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysOpen Days
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
2026 entryLive availability check
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
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of BBC. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Northampton's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
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.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
- 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Northampton whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home£9,790 / yr
International£17,000 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Northampton →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, published course home fee
total borrowing, course length not published
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.
Funding matched to this course
All Northampton funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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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 | £23,000 | £21,000 – £28,000 | 15 |
| 3 years after | £22,500 | £18,000 – £32,000 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £21,000 – £40,000 | 60 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
75%
in work or further study 15 months on
30%
in highly skilled work or study
80%
continue past their first year
80%
find their work meaningful
40%
say work fits their future plans
- 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
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000
£24,000 – £32,000After 3 years LEO
£22,500
£21,250 – £30,000After 5 years LEO
£27,500
£26,350 – £37,200national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £38,500
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.
75 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
60% working10% working and studying0% in further study30% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 15; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2021-23. 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.
This course £27,500Peer median £31,000Middle 50% £26,500–£37,000
30th percentile
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.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Process, plant and machine operativesDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
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: 40; response rate: 65%. 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.
87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow 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 TalentLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. 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.
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Where graduates go
75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £23,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.8 out of 10: in work or study 75% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Northampton
All students13,505
International16.4%
Aged 25+34.8%
Business and management across the UK
Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Waterside Campus, University of Northampton
2,220 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 679Anti Social Behaviour 509Shoplifting 183Public Order 163Other Theft 143
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 Northampton from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,000 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). 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 Northampton’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 Northampton and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Northampton. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 75% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 30% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The published home tuition is £9,790 per year for this course. 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. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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