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BA (Hons) Business and Management Bachelor's degree at UHI

BA (Hons) Business and Management at UHI is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. You can explore specialisations such as Marketing, Finance, HR and People, Operations, Strategy, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain…

BA (Hons)
Award
Years
Part-time
Study mode
95%
in work/study (15m)

About this course

BA (Hons) Business and Management is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at UHI, based in UHI Argyll,UHI Inverness,UHI Moray,UHI North West Hebrides,UHI Orkney,UHI Perth,UHI Shetland. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.

For Business and management graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 25% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £35,000. (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.

9.5
/ 10
1 of 3 official measures
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional95

Stronger evidence Published sample: 225. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 95% (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
  • Economics for businessCore
  • Introduction to business lawCore
  • Introduction to enterprise and marketingCore
  • Introduction to financial accountingCore
  • Introduction to human resource managementCore
  • Introduction to operationsCore
Year 2 6 modules
  • Business contractual relationshipsCore
  • Management accountingCore
  • Marketing fundamentalsCore
  • Management information systemsCore
  • Professional skills for managersCore
  • The contemporary workplaceCore
Year 3 16 modules
  • Research skillsCore
  • Collaborating in a digital economyOptional
  • Critical thinking in managementOptional
  • Digital MarketingOptional
  • Employment law in an human resource contextOptional
  • EntrepreneurshipOptional
  • Financial managementOptional
  • Marketing communicationsOptional
  • Niche tourismOptional
  • Project planning and managementOptional
  • Quality managementOptional
  • Scotland's visitor attractionsOptional
  • Small business planningOptional
  • Strategic human resource managementOptional
  • Understanding visitor behaviourOptional
  • Work placement: industry specific skillsOptional
Year 4 8 modules
  • DissertationCore
  • Business strategyOptional
  • Corporate financial decision makingOptional
  • Corporate responsibility in a global environmentOptional
  • Emergent tourism trendsOptional
  • Employee relationsOptional
  • Global managementOptional
  • Innovation and enterpriseOptional

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

You'll study business and management through a structure that progresses from foundations to specialist depth. A course like this normally begins with core essentials: how organisations work, marketing principles, and business economics with data skills. In year two, you'll typically move to operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and human resource management, and strategic analysis. In year three, you'll choose specialist options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, or people and HR, and complete a capstone project, often a real client brief or dissertation that integrates learning across the degree. Some courses include a live venture project within innovation and entrepreneurship modules.

Who it's for

This course suits professionals and career-changers seeking flexible study around work or other commitments. The part-time format allows you to develop business knowledge and management skills whilst maintaining employment or other responsibilities. It's designed for those aiming to progress within their current organisation or move into new business roles.

Careers & job market

Across Business and Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National earnings data shows starting salaries typically range from £24,000 to £32,000 at 15 months post-graduation, rising to £26,350–£37,200 after five years. These figures reflect the broader graduate population and vary by role, sector and location. The degree equips you with knowledge relevant to management, business operations and strategic thinking across sectors.

University & format

This degree is studied part-time at University of the Highlands and Islands, a university with academic centres across the Scottish Highlands and Islands: UHI Argyll, UHI Inverness, UHI Moray, UHI North West Hebrides, UHI Orkney, UHI Perth, and UHI Shetland. Instruction is in English. The University of the Highlands and Islands is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, so degrees are nationally recognised.

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Published entry3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above O 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

Work placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

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 3 Scottish Highers at grade C or above O. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check UHI'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
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write 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.

  3. 3
    Submit by Apply directly to the provider

    Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results 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 UHI whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.

Published UHI fee framework

Scotland-domiciled, 2026/27Degree £1,820/year; HNC or HND £1,285/year
Rest of UK, 2026/27Degree £9,790/year; HNC or HND £7,886/year
Part-time and onlineCharged by module or credit; the rate depends on domicile and award level
InternationalEligibility and fees are course- and delivery-specific
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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

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£35,000£30,000 – £51,000225
3 years after£21,500£18,500 – £24,00020
5 years after£25,500£19,000 – £34,00025

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 225. Cohort 2021-22.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

95%
in work or further study 15 months on
25%
in highly skilled work or study
  1. 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
  4. 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
£35,000
£24,000 – £32,000
After 3 years LEO
£21,500
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£25,500
£26,350 – £37,200
national 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.

95 of 100

were in work or further study

15 months after graduation

80% working5% working and studying5% in further study25% in highly skilled work or study

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 225. Cohort 2021-22. 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.

UK occupations graduates enter

Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.

  • Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
  • Skilled trades occupationsSOC 2020 5 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,241
  • Elementary occupationsSOC 2020 9 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £19,087
  • Teaching ProfessionalsSOC 2020 231 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £42,660
  • Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
  • Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760

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: 20; response rate: 80%. 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 Outcomes
60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

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.

Where they work

  • Consultancies
  • Corporate graduate schemes
  • Retail & FMCG
  • Startups & scale-ups

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Fees and funding

UHI publishes tuition by domicile, award level, study mode and delivery. Use the individual course page for the exact year-by-year fee.

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Where graduates go

95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £35,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 9.5 out of 10: in work or study 95%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

University of the Highlands and Islands

All students8,685
International2.1%
Aged 25+57.7%

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.

Common questions

Set by UHI. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 95% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 25% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £35,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
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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