BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (Extended Degree) Bachelor's degree at Northumbria at Newcastle
BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (Extended Degree) at Northumbria at Newcastle is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring standards recognised internationally.
About this course
Study our Business and Entrepreneurship (Extended Degree) BA (Hons) includes a foundation year that gives you the chance to establish a strong academic foundation while exploring a wide range business issues. From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (Extended Degree) is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Northumbria at Newcastle, based in Northumbria University. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 65% (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.
- Professional Development for Responsible Management PracticeCore20 credits
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NX9308 -
- Business Environment and FunctionsCore20 credits
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NX9309 -
- Business Information ManagementCore20 credits
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NX9310 -
- Entrepreneurship and InnovationCore20 credits
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NX9311 -
- Introduction to Responsible BusinessCore20 credits
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NX9312 -
- Leadership and Management in Professional Practice ProjectCore20 credits
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NX9313 -
- Financial Decision MakingCore20 credits
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AF4038 -
- Preparing for Professional PracticeCore20 credits
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HR9409 -
- Business, Economy and SocietyCore20 credits
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HR9412 -
- Introduction to MarketingCore20 credits
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MK9414 -
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK UniversityCore
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SC5000 -
- Introduction to EntrepreneurshipCore20 credits
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SM9413 -
- Student Enterprise: Building a Venture TeamCore20 credits
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SM9414 -
- Creativity and InnovationCore20 credits
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SM9536 -
- Born Global EnterpriseOptional20 credits
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SM9537 -
- Business Research and AnalysisCore20 credits
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SM9538 -
- Entrepreneurial ManagementCore20 credits
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SM9540 -
- International Digital EconomyOptional20 credits
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SM9542 -
- Recognising Entrepreneurial OpportunitiesOptional20 credits
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SM9543 -
- Entrepreneurship TheoryCore20 credits
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SM9552 -
- Student Enterprise: Developing a Venture TeamCore20 credits
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SM9553 -
- Placement Abroad (assistantship)Optional120 credits
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ML5029 -
- Newcastle Business School Work Placement YearOptional120 credits
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NX9525 -
- Newcastle Business School Study Abroad YearOptional120 credits
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NX9526 -
- Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Work Placement SemesterOptional60 credits
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NX9528 -
- Newcastle Business School Blended Placement Year: Study Abroad SemesterOptional60 credits
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NX9529 -
- Business Start Up Placement YearOptional120 credits
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SM9550 -
- Management EnquiryOptional40 credits
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NX9624 -
- DissertationOptional40 credits
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NX9625 -
- Undergraduate Consultancy ProjectOptional40 credits
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NX9626 -
- Digital EntrepreneurshipOptional20 credits
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SM9640 -
- Entrepreneurial Ecosystems and PolicyOptional20 credits
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SM9642 -
- Family Business StudiesOptional20 credits
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SM9643 -
- Business Ethics for International ManagementOptional20 credits
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SM9650 -
- Contemporary Issues in EntrepreneurshipCore20 credits
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SM9654 -
- Student Enterprise: Leading a VentureCore20 credits
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SM9691 -
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 extended-degree course includes a foundation year to establish strong academic foundations whilst exploring broad business issues, before moving into core subject study. Over the following years, you'll usually begin with fundamentals in management, marketing and business economics, then progress to specialist modules in operations, strategy and organisational behaviour. In your final year, you'll typically choose specialisations such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, and complete a capstone project or consultancy assignment that draws together your learning. The course builds from foundational concepts towards independent, applied study.
Who it's for
This course suits students interested in business fundamentals and entrepreneurial thinking. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among accepted students was 128–143 points. The extended structure provides additional foundation support, making it accessible to those who benefit from a longer pathway to honours-level study. You should be prepared for full-time study over four years and ready to engage with practical business scenarios and real-world problem-solving.
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 pursuing further study. National earnings data shows graduates starting at £24,000–£32,000 fifteen months after graduation, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and vary by individual circumstances and career choices.
University & format
The University of Northumbria at Newcastle is a public university. The BA (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship (Extended Degree) is studied full-time over 4 years and taught in English. The degree is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and recognised as a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding qualification. The university holds Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
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.
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 | 90% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 10% |
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 (code Z026). 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 Northumbria at Newcastle →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 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.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
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.
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 7.9 out of 10: NSS 93.1% · continued 65%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Northumbria at Newcastle
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 Northumbria University
3,537 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 Northumbria at Newcastle from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Northumbria at Newcastle; 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 Northumbria at Newcastle’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 Northumbria at Newcastle and gov.uk before you apply.
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