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Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Level 6

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    Full Time

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    1 Year

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    Boston

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    September 2025

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The Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Level 6 is awarded by the University of Derby and is designed to provide an excellent progression route and develop the knowledge you've already gained on your HND or Foundation Degree in business with a further stage of study which results in a full honours degree.

Gain valuable knowledge on the global and strategic management issues, with a focus on the specialist areas of management and leadership. Engage with current case studies and examples, benefit from guest lectures from industry speakers and professional bodies, and develop the skills employers look for in graduate employees to prepare for the workplace - from report writing and analysis through to presentation skills.

As a University of Derby partner student, you will have access to the university’s virtual learning environment, including University of Derby Online (UDO) and online journals and texts, as well as library facilities.

What will I do?

Modules Include:

  • Global Business and Strategy
  • Developing Leadership and Management
  • The Business Consultancy Project
  • Marketing Across Cultures
  • International Entrepreneurship

In order to study the Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Level 6, you will need to have successfully completed:

  • 240 credits at Level 4 and 5 in business, or a related subject (this may be from a HTQ/HND, Foundation Degree, or an equivalent Level 5 qualification)
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6

Please note that extensive experience within the business sector may be considered. For students outside the EU, academic qualifications are assessed on an individual basis by the admission team and the subject area's academic coordinator.

All applications are subject to approval by the University of Derby (UoD). In order for the University to approve your application we are required to share your personal information. This includes sharing the application form that you have completed to study this course, and in some instances, copies of your maths, English and highest-level qualification certificate.

The Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Level 6 will take you 1 year to complete. You will attend college for 12 hours per week at our Rochford Campus in Boston, plus approximately 140 hours of independent study per module.

The Business Management BA (Hons) Top-up Level 6 will cost £7600.

Please note that all fees are subject to change and they may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.

You can apply for a student loan to cover the costs of course fees. You may also be able to apply for various grants and loans to support your learning. Specific advice regarding student loans and other benefits can be obtained from www.gov.uk/student-finance.

The Careers Team based in the College can also assist your application. Please contact them via the Information Line on 01205 313218.

You will be assessed mainly via coursework, such as traditional essays and reports, group project work, research and consultancy projects, presentations, posters, and design of digital materials. There are also in-class tests and computer-based assessments.

Completion of this course could lead onto further academic study of a Masters Degree or employment within the sector.

How to Apply.

If you are an existing Boston College student or only applying to study at Boston College, fast track your application HERE

If you are not an existing Boston College student or you are applying to multiple centres, to apply for this course, just click ‘Apply for this course’ below.

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