BSc Single Honours Business and Entrepreneurship (full-time)
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Discover how entrepreneurial thinking and purposeful leadership drive innovation and change. The BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship at Birmingham Newman University is designed for individuals who want to shape the future of business through creativity, resilience and ethical leadership. Whether you’re planning to launch a start-up, lead within an organisation or support enterprise in your community, this course gives you the tools to turn ideas into action. You’ll explore how business can be a force for good, balancing commercial success with social responsibility. The course combines academic study with practical experience, encouraging you to think critically about the role of enterprise in society. By the end of your studies, you’ll understand how to create, manage and grow sustainable ventures.
Why Study This Course?
Studying Business and Entrepreneurship at Birmingham Newman University offers more than a foundation in business theory. It’s a chance to explore how innovation, ethics and leadership come together in today’s global economy. You’ll be supported to develop your own ideas, challenge assumptions and build a professional identity that reflects your values. The course is designed to help you grow as a reflective practitioner who can respond to change and lead with purpose. You’ll benefit from a curriculum that balances academic rigour with practical relevance.
Explore the Practice of Enterprise and Innovation
You’ll engage with topics that reflect the realities of launching and managing ventures, including market analysis, digital strategy, financial forecasting and responsible leadership. These areas are explored through applied projects, peer collaboration and real-world simulations. Optional modules allow you to tailor your learning to areas such as social innovation, e-commerce or global entrepreneurship. The course promotes a hands-on approach, with opportunities to pitch ideas, develop prototypes and receive feedback from industry professionals.
Supportive and Professional Learning
At Birmingham Newman University, you’ll be part of a learning community that values your perspective and supports your development. Teaching is delivered by experienced academics and industry professionals who offer personalised guidance throughout your studies. With small class sizes, regular feedback and a focus on practical learning, you’ll be encouraged to build confidence and prepare for a successful future in business. You’ll also have access to mentoring, enterprise support and wellbeing services that enhance your university experience.
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UK home students Entry requirements, for UK home students, for September 2025 entry: Minimum 112 UCAS points including a minimum of CC at A level or equivalent (e.g.MM at BTEC Diploma; MPP at BTEC Extended Diploma) towards the total tariff. Access students can achieve the requirements with the following combination of Distinction, Merit and/ or Pass grades at level 3 achieved from a completed Access course. The university accepts appropriate T Levels as part of the usual entry requirements. A foundation degree (level 3) in Business or Accounting and Finance can also be considered to progress to L4 if the academic results from Level 3 demonstrates applicant’s academic excellence, and?; A foundation degree in subjects that are not directly in the areas of Business, Accounting and Finance can also be considered to progress to L4, if the academic results from Level 3 demonstrates applicant’s academic excellence (such applicants will be required to pass a pre-admission interview with the programme lead in attendance). Mature applicants with relevant professional qualifications and working experience are considered for entry to the course via assessment by interview to determine their suitability to cope with the demands of the course; such applicants will be required to pass the pre-admission interview with the programme lead in attendance. Direct Entry into Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma or other equivalent qualification comprising 120 credits at level 4 in Business Management (or equivalent titles). Level 4 of a joint Honours Degree in Business and an appropriate component, and who have achieved average grades of 60 per cent or above from a recognised Higher Education Institution. A suitable Diploma of HE can also be considered if they have a total of 240 credits at levels 4 and 5 in a relevant subject. Direct Entry into Level 6 Relevant study in Business Management at L5 with an average grade of 60 per cent or above may be admitted to the top-up degree. Students with advanced standing may also be admitted through Recognition of Prior (Experiential) Learning (RPeL) or Recognition of Prior (Certificated) Learning (RPL) processes, or through an approved articulation agreement.? This will be assessed based on individual cases, and; Mature applicants who have requisite prior learning and or relevant and current accounting and finance work experience may be considered for admission to the top-up degree.? The legitimate applicants should have more than two-year experience as apprentice in the industry.? This will be considered based on individual cases and interview may be organised, following successful application at the initial stage.
The full-time course fee, for UK home students, for September 2025 is: £9,535
Additional Costs
The University will review tuition fees and increase fees in line with any inflationary uplift as determined by the UK Government, if permitted by law or government policy, in subsequent years of your course. It is anticipated that such increases would be linked to RPI (the Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments).
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Throughout your BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship course, you’ll engage with practical opportunities across Birmingham, the West Midlands and surrounding areas. These experiences are carefully integrated with your academic modules to support your development. You’ll be guided by experienced entrepreneurs and supported by university staff, with progress monitored through structured reflection and assessment. You’ll also collaborate with local businesses, social enterprises and startup networks, helping you to build insight, confidence and a deeper understanding of entrepreneurial practice. These opportunities are designed to help you apply theory to real-life scenarios and grow into a capable and reflective graduate.
Where This Course Can Take You. Graduates from this programme are well-prepared for careers in business development, consultancy, innovation management and/or social enterprise. You might choose to start your own venture, join a growing organisation or continue your studies at postgraduate level. The course equips you with the confidence, insight and adaptability to succeed across sectors. Alumni have gone on to work in industries such as technology, retail and the third sector. Birmingham Newman’s Careers and Employability Service offers tailored support, including mentoring and guidance on further study or employment.
Accreditations and Exemptions
The BSc (Hons) Business and Entrepreneurship is a university-accredited undergraduate degree awarded by Birmingham Newman University. While the course is not currently accredited by a professional body, it is designed to prepare you for further study or qualifications in areas such as marketing, finance and/or business leadership. You’ll have access to startup incubators, mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs and opportunities to pitch your ideas to potential investors. These experiences are built into the course to help you develop a strong foundation for self-employment or leadership roles within existing organisations. The curriculum is regularly reviewed to ensure it reflects the needs of today’s business environment.
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