Course summary
The BSc Business Management with Year in Industry combines comprehensive business knowledge with hands-on experience, giving you a competitive edge in today’s job market. Apply what you learn during your industry placement year, gaining practical skills and insights that set you apart from the competition.
Our degree equips you with the skills to lead and navigate global business. Combining cutting-edge research with a solid foundation, this degree prepares you for success in today’s dynamic business environment and future leadership roles.
Unlock your potential with our prestigious business degrees, highly respected by top employers and designed to set you up for career success. Our graduates thrive across a wide variety of industries, thanks to the adaptable skills and knowledge gained during their studies.
At our Business School, we connect you directly with leading global companies like IBM, BP, Deloitte, and L’Oréal, who regularly host interactive seminars on campus. These sessions aren't just educational – they're your opportunity to impress recruiters and secure coveted internships and graduate training placements. Take the first step toward a dynamic and rewarding career with us.
Why study this course?
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The BSc Business Management with Year in Industry gives you access to exceptional work experience, enhancing your employability and helping you stand out in a competitive job market. This hands-on experience allows you to develop invaluable skills and knowledge to advance your career. Thanks to generous support from alumni, undergraduate students (excluding final years) can apply for funding, including the Global Challenge, Gateway, International, and Research Experience bursaries, to help cover placement costs.
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With tailored placements and internships selected to align with your unique interests and career aspirations, you’ll gain practical experience that positions you for success from day one.
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Stand out with a unique consultancy training experience, delivered exclusively by global consultancy firm Capgemini — only at Birmingham Business School. This unparalleled, week-long programme takes place at Capgemini’s world-renowned facilities and offers the chance to apply your skills to impactful projects for charitable organizations. It’s an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience, build your expertise, and make a real difference.
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Our employer-endorsed Personal Skills Award (PSA) recognises your extra-curricular activities, and provides an accredited employability programme designed to improve your career prospects.
#1 most targeted university by top graduate employers (High Fliers Report, The Graduate Market 2024)
13th in the UK institutions in the Complete University Guide for 2025
Triple Crown Accredited
Modules
For details of the module structure of this programme, please visit our course page: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/business-and-management-courses/business-management-with-year-in-industry-bsc
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N201
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- N201
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - AAB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- GCSE Maths grade 5/B and GCSE English grade 6/B
Contextual admissions
The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
- Data from:
- This course
- Date range:
- 2022-2024
Grades held by accepted students
- A*A*A
- Highest grades
- ABB
- Lowest grades
Offer rate for UK school & college leavers
Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.
How do you compare?
See how students with your grades have been accepted onto this course in the past.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The Government has yet to confirm the tuition fees payable by Home students for 2026/27 and subsequent years. The provisional tuition fee shown above relates to the academic year 2025/26. If Parliament agrees on an increase in tuition fees, the University will increase fees for each year of study normally in line with these changes and will communicate any change in the fees without delay.
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.