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BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Economics Bachelor's degree at Strathclyde
BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Economics at Strathclyde is accredited by EFMD Quality Improvement System and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), ensuring recognition of your qualification across professional contexts.
BA (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
95%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BA Business Enterprise & Economics Degree | University of Strathclyde header > head-tags.txt) --> Skip to content Key facts UCAS Code: NL11 Accreditation: Strathclyde Business School is triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) Applicant visit days: these take place in March each year Study with us develop the skills and From the provider’s course page.
BA (Hons) Business Enterprise and Economics is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at Strathclyde, based in John Anderson Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.
For Economics graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £29,500. (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.
9.1
/ 10
Exceptional
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent84
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)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional95
Limited evidence Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional95
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 7 modules
- Introduction to Marketing & EntrepreneurshipCore
Module details
Provides a solid foundation and understanding of the theories and principles underlying marketing and entrepreneurship. Explores core concepts of value and exchange, marketing principles, marketing environment analysis, marketing strategy, marketing mix, customer centric approaches, and entrepreneurship theories and practice.
Assessment: Individual coursework
- Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & TechnologyCore20 credits
Module details
Balanced introduction to economics using CORE Econ resources, covering systematic directed reading, experiments and tutorials. Second half covers business analysis including analytical thinking, scientific method and tools for decision making across manufacturing, retail, healthcare, financial services, travel, and electronics industries.
- Introduction to International BusinessCore
Module details
Introduces the field and practice of international business and management. Covers classical and recent debates in theory and practice, research methods in international business, and real-life case studies in international contexts.
- Introduction to Finance and Financial AnalysisCore
Module details
Introduction to finance and accounting, covering basic concepts and practicalities of corporate finance, principles of valuation, financial management and business investment, company accounts, security analysis, risk and returns from investments, and personal finance.
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing PeopleCore
Module details
Two thematic parts: Introduction to Tourism Studies covers tourism management as international business and global cultural phenomenon with insights into key concepts and theories. Managing People focuses on contemporary and practical issues of how people are organised and managed in the workplace.
- Management Development Programme 1Core
Module details
The ICE Pathway covering Innovation, Commercialisation & Entrepreneurship with Foundations of What is Business. Includes Personal & Professional Development (Who am I? How Do I learn? How do I lead & work in a team?), Knowledge & Practice (What is a business/organisation? Why does this matter? How does this affect society?), and Experiential Learning (Real-world cases & clients; team-based and student-centred learning approaches).
- Academic SkillsCore
Module details
Supports development of key skills important to academic and future career, including skills associated with research, data analysis, critical writing, team working, and communication.
Year 2 5 modules
- Management Development Programme 2Core
Module details
Concentrates on developing understanding through industry-specific contextualisation. Semester 1 topics include: Working in Business Organisations, Working Business Research & Consultancy, Working Internationally, Working in the Third Sector, Rhetorics & Oratory. Semester 2 involves developing the proposal of Management Development Programme 3 with presentation and final report. Sessions are weekly and three hours in length with organisations delivering half-day sessions.
- Creativity & Innovation ManagementCore
Module details
Provides a rigorous understanding of the innovation management process and the role of creativity therein. Covers key theories underpinning practice and explores these through case-based research within groups.
- New Venture PlanningCore
Module details
Designed to provide a practical introduction to how new ventures are managed and developed. Uses highly interactive approach with individual and group activities encouraging creative thinking and learning by doing in addressing real opportunities and challenges that face first-time entrepreneurs, culminating in annual tradeshow at the Barony Hall.
- Intermediate MicroeconomicsCore
Module details
Core Microeconomics class developing understanding of consumer choice, motives of the firm and profit maximisation, the market and its role in achieving equilibrium prices and quantities, and implications of market power. Introduces mathematical techniques commonplace in Economics.
- Macroeconomics 2Core
Module details
Builds upon macroeconomic foundations established in first year Economics class, extending and deepening analysis. Develops ability to use key macroeconomic models and provides introduction to analysis of economic data.
Year 3 1 modules
- Management Development Programme 3Core
Module details
Centres on individualised experience in an organisational context through one of the following pathways: Internship/Charities (gain practical experience in private or third sector organisation), or Research and consultancy (facility for local small businesses to gain from experience and expertise of Strathclyde Business School, working on two live business consultancy projects).
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 course combines business enterprise and economics to develop practical understanding of how organisations function and compete. You'll usually start with foundations in management, marketing and business economics, building data and analytical skills alongside an introduction to how firms are structured and led. In your second year, a course like this normally moves into operations, organisational behaviour and strategy, exploring how organisations manage people, processes and competitive advantage. From year three onwards, you'll typically choose specialist options, such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing or people & HR, and undertake a capstone project or consultancy assignment that integrates what you've learned. Innovation and entrepreneurship often feature as core themes throughout, sometimes including live venture work or real client briefs.
Who it's for
This course suits those interested in understanding business operations and economic principles in depth. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff of 224–239 points. The programme offers specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, HR, Operations, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain and Consulting, allowing you to tailor your studies to your interests. You'll develop practical skills applicable across sectors, from corporate environments to start-ups and public organisations.
Careers & job market
Across Business & Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 60% in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. National earnings data shows starting salaries of £24,000–£32,000 at the 15-month point, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered full-time at the University of Strathclyde, a public university founded in 1796, based at the John Anderson Campus. The course runs for 4 years and is taught in English. Strathclyde Business School is triple accredited by AACSB, EQUIS and the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Your award is a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree (BA Hons). The UCAS code is NL11.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 86%.
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.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 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.
Entry & how to get in
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent90% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 224 - 239 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by EFMD Quality Improvement System
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Strathclyde's official course page for the current offer.
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.
Competitive entry
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
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.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesA*A*A*+A-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeNL11quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code NL11). 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.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Strathclyde 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
International£22,750 / yr
Provider fee page. Set under Scotland's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Strathclyde →If you normally live in Scotland
For eligible Scottish-domiciled students at an eligible Scottish provider, SAAS can pay tuition directly. Living-cost support can combine bursary and loan and depends on household income and student circumstances. Students from elsewhere use their home funding body.
Check the current amounts with SAAS →Paying for it
- SAAS tuition payment: paid directly to the university for eligible Scottish-domiciled students, applied for through SAAS.
- Living-cost support: a mix of bursary and loan from SAAS, depending on household income.
- Repayment: only above the Scottish repayment threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Scotland runs its own system through SAAS; check saas.gov.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Strathclyde funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship15% reduction in tuition fees
self-funded, international (non-EU) undergraduate students beginning September 2026
Check eligibility →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 | £29,500 | £25,000 – £31,500 | 25 |
| 3 years after | £32,000 | £24,500 – £35,500 | 60 |
| 5 years after | £43,500 | £33,000 – £57,000 | 70 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
95%
in work or further study 15 months on
75%
in highly skilled work or study
95%
continue past their first year
80%
find their work meaningful
80%
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
£29,500
£24,000 – £32,000After 3 years LEO
£32,000
£21,250 – £30,000After 5 years LEO
£43,500
£26,350 – £37,200national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,500 – £45,500
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.
95 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
85% working5% working and studying10% in further study75% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 25; treat comparisons cautiously. 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.
This course £43,500Peer median £31,000Middle 50% £26,500–£37,000
89th percentile
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Coventry UniversityBA (Hons) Business Management and Leadership£43,500Coventry UniversityBSc (Hons) Construction Project Management£43,500Coventry UniversityBSc (Hons) Construction Project Management with foundation year£43,500Coventry UniversityBSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management£43,500
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsSOC 2020 243 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £48,746
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Media ProfessionalsSOC 2020 249 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £40,895
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: 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
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold.
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Where graduates go
95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £29,500. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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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.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.1 out of 10: NSS 83.7% · in work or study 95% · continued 95%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of Strathclyde
All students22,225
International18.8%
Aged 25+28.6%
Business and management across the UK
Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is Business & Management right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Strathclyde from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £22,750 / 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
Strathclyde offers the Faculty of Engineering International Scholarship (15% reduction in tuition fees) for international students, see Scholarships above.
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 Strathclyde and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is competitive. Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 224 - 239 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Strathclyde. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Economics graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 75% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £29,500. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Scotland's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. Tuition for eligible Scottish-domiciled students is paid by SAAS directly to the university, applied for through SAAS and not Student Finance England. Living-cost support is a mix of bursary and loan, and you repay only above the Scottish threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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