BSc (Hons) Business Bachelor's degree at the University of Exeter
BSc (Hons) Business at University of Exeter. Rather than being one of many identikit business degrees, this course sits within a research-intensive Russell Group university, giving you access to academics engaged in current business research while you study in a smaller, campus-based…
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BSc (Hons) Business is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at the University of Exeter, based in Penryn Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 90% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £33,000. (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.
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: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 85% (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 8 modules
- Business and SocietyCompulsory15 credits
- Business Practice and AnalysisCompulsory15 credits
- Operations Management: A Sustainable PerspectiveCompulsory15 credits
- Marketing in a Digital AgeCompulsory15 credits
- AccountingCompulsory15 credits
- Theory and Practice of ManagementCompulsory15 credits
- Understanding Work and OrganisationsCompulsory15 credits
- Introduction to EconomicsCompulsory15 credits
Year 2 33 modules
- Project ManagementCompulsory15 credits
- Business Practice (Placement/Work Experience Project)Compulsory15 credits
- Strategic Concepts for BusinessCompulsory15 credits
- Finance for BusinessCompulsory15 credits
- Research Inquiry for PracticeCompulsory15 credits
- Circular Enterprise EconomyCompulsory15 credits
- Business School Industrial Experience (Penryn)Compulsory120 credits
- Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement)Compulsory120 credits
- Year Abroad (Study)Compulsory120 credits
- Year Abroad (Work Placement)Compulsory120 credits
- Social and Technological InnovationCompulsory15 credits
- Practice-Based Consultancy ManagementCompulsory15 credits
- Globalisation and InternationalisationCompulsory15 credits
- Local - Global Innovation (Cornwall Research Seminar Series)Compulsory15 credits
- Future-Facing Dissertation/ProjectCompulsory30 credits
- Business Beyond ProfitOptional15 credits
- Workplace WellbeingOptional15 credits
- Understanding Financial StatementsOptional15 credits
- Future 17: Sustainable Development Goals ChallengeOptional15 credits
- Introduction to Ecological ConsultancyOptional15 credits
- Geographical Information Science and SystemsOptional15 credits
- Oceans and Human HealthOptional15 credits
- Environmental Regulation and RedressOptional15 credits
- National and Community IdentityOptional15 credits
- Political Geographies: Local to GlobalOptional15 credits
- The Resource Paradox: Blessing or Curse?Optional15 credits
- Sustainability Accounting and ReportingOptional15 credits
- Business and Climate ChangeOptional15 credits
- Crisis: Change and Creativity in OrganisationsOptional15 credits
- Business Field TripOptional15 credits
- Marketing StrategyOptional15 credits
- Ecology of Environmental ChangeOptional15 credits
- Climate Change and SocietyOptional15 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
Across the three years, the course builds your understanding of how organisations are run, financed, marketed and led, giving you a broad foundation before you have the chance to focus on areas that interest you. As you progress, you can direct your studies towards specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, HR / People, Operations, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Consulting. This breadth means you don't have to commit to a single career direction on day one, you can sample different aspects of business and let your interests guide which areas you dig into further. The mix of specialisations reflects the range of functions found in real organisations, from the numbers-driven world of finance to the people-focused work of HR, and from the operational detail of supply chains to the bigger-picture thinking involved in strategy and entrepreneurship. Whatever combination you lean towards, the degree is designed to leave you with a rounded understanding of how businesses operate as whole systems, not just isolated departments.
Who it's for
This course suits someone who is naturally curious about how organisations work, why some decisions succeed and others fail, how a company decides on its pricing, or what makes a supply chain run smoothly. If you enjoy following business news, discussing current events with an eye on the commercial angle, or thinking about how you'd run things differently, you'll likely feel at home here. It also suits students who aren't yet fixed on one career path and want room to explore before specialising, since the course lets you sample areas such as marketing, finance or entrepreneurship before committing to a focus. Studying at Penryn will suit someone drawn to a smaller, close-knit campus community rather than a large city environment, and who is happy balancing academic study with the practical, discussion-based nature of business learning, group work, case studies and applied problem-solving feature heavily in this field. Most entrants arrive holding A-levels or equivalent, with the majority coming in around the 112–127 UCAS tariff range, so if your background and grades sit broadly in that territory, you'll be alongside a fairly typical cohort. Beyond grades, the course rewards students who are organised, comfortable working independently, and genuinely interested in the mechanics of business rather than simply the idea of a business career.
Careers & job market
Nationally, Business & Management graduates report a reasonably strong transition into work or further study: 87% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, and 60% of those working are in roles classed as highly skilled. These are national Graduate Outcomes figures across the field rather than statistics specific to this Exeter course, but they give a general sense of the destinations open to business graduates. National earnings data (LEO) shows starting salaries 15 months after graduation typically ranging from £24,000 to £32,000, moving to between £21,250 and £30,000 after three years, and £26,350 to £37,200 after five years. These figures reflect a national spread across many institutions and career paths rather than a guaranteed outcome, and actual earnings will depend on the sector, role and specialisation you pursue. It's also worth noting that 81% of students nationally continue past their first year of study, still enrolled or having completed, which gives a sense of typical progression through business degrees generally.
University & format
The University of Exeter is a public, Russell Group institution founded in 1955, and this particular course is delivered at the Penryn Campus rather than the main Exeter site. It's studied full-time over three years, entirely in English, and leads to a BSc (Hons) award. As a Russell Group member. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships, which are worth checking on Exeter's own funding pages to see what you might be eligible for based on your circumstances.
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 | 89% |
| a Baccalaureate | 5% |
| a foundation course | 5% |
| another higher-education qualification | 2% |
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.
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 University of Exeter →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.
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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 | £33,000 | £30,000 – £38,500 | 85 |
| 3 years after | £39,000 | £30,500 – £50,000 | 300 |
| 5 years after | £55,000 | £39,500 – £71,500 | 310 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-23.
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: 85; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. 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.
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 · 55% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Natural and social science professionalsSOC 2020 211 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £44,243
- Information Technology ProfessionalsSOC 2020 213 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £55,357
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
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: 25; response rate: 60%. 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
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £33,000. 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 8.5 out of 10: NSS 74.9% · in work or study 95% · continued 85%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Exeter
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 Penryn Campus
142 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 University of Exeter from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Exeter; 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 University of Exeter’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 University of Exeter and gov.uk before you apply.
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