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Business Management

Study level:
Undergraduate

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Study mode:
Full-time
Qualification:
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Duration:
3 Years
Start date:
09/2026
Campus:
Stag Hill
2025-20262026-2027
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Course summary

Why choose this course

  • As a Surrey Business School student, you’ll get hands-on experience with real businesses, and gain entrepreneurial and life skills that will equip you to start your own business or lead a team

  • Take the opportunity to get industry-ready with our award-winning Professional Training placements.

  • Our faculty are experts in their fields and will inspire you to think critically and creatively.

  • We’re renowned for our excellent research, dynamic learning environment and strong links with industry.

  • Our core BSc (Hons) Business Management course offers a wide choice of optional modules and gives you the opportunity to explore how organisations of all sizes start, run and thrive.

  • All our business management students follow the same first year which means you can transfer to one of our specialised business pathway programmes.

What you will study
The world of business is wide and complex, which is why your first year of study will focus on building foundations of effective business management, with modules that provide you with a strong base of knowledge in the essentials of the subject. First year modules cover essential topics such as data analysis, marketing, people management, operations, and sustainability.

From there, your further two years of study offer a wide selection of optional modules allowing you to specialise in the area of business you prefer and prepare for your successful career after graduating.

Modules are based on a variety of topics, including business ethics, entrepreneurship, finance, project management, data analytics and information systems to ensure variety.

All our business management students follow the same first year in order to build a solid foundation on which to specialise. This means you can transfer to any of our specialist business management degree pathways. Please see their individual course pages for further information.

  • Business Management with Business Analytics BSc (Hons)

  • Business Management with Entrepreneurship and Innovation BSc (Hons)

  • Business Management with Marketing BSc (Hons)

  • International Business Management BSc (Hons)

  • Business Management with Human Resource Management BSc (Hons).

Modules

To see the full range of modules for this course please visit our website – the link is under the Course contact details. You will also find full details of the programme, including programme structure, assessment methods, contact hours and Graduate prospects.

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:
N200
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Surrey 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

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
N200
Institution code:
S85
Campus name:
Stag Hill
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We are proud to be one of the most culturally diverse universities in the UK, with more than 140 nationalities playing a role in university life. Our International Recruitment team are here to help you throughout the application process – from advising on choosing the right course to applying for a visa and preparing for your first few weeks at Surrey. You can contact them via international@surrey.ac.uk

Applicants who require a Student Visa to study in the UK:
To apply for a Student Visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance (CAS) for the University you wish to study at. This is a unique number which will enable you to apply for your visa. The University is under no legal obligation to sponsor any individual and exercises caution with respect to issuing a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) to avoid risking its status as a Student sponsor. Confirmation of Acceptance to Study (CAS) will be issued in accordance with the Student Route and CAS Issuing Policy, available at: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/policies

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB

Overall: ABB Applicants taking an A level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are required to pass the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not included in our offers.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD

Overall: DDD

Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits

Overall: QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall including 30 at Distinction and 15 at Merit.

Scottish Higher - AABBB

Overall: AABBB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - C. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.

Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB

Overall: ABB GCSE or Equivalent: English Language: Scottish National 5 - C. Maths: Scottish National 5 - C. Applicants must have achieved the Scottish national grades at the time of making their application.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 33 points

Overall: 33 GCSE or Equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6 and Mathematics (either course) HL4/SL4.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales

Overall: Pass overall with ABB from a combination of the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and two A-levels. Please note: A-level General Studies and A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted for either route. Applicants taking an A-level science subject with the Science Practical Endorsement are expected to pass the practical element. GCSE or equivalent: Please check the A-level drop down for the required GCSE levels.

Extended Project - A

Applicants taking the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) will receive our standard A-level offer for this programme, plus an alternate offer of one A-level grade lower, subject to achieving an A grade in the EPQ. The one grade reduction will not apply to any required subjects. Applicants can only receive one grade reduction from the published grades, an EPQ grade reduction can’t be applied in addition to other grade reductions made through other schemes such as Contextual Admissions or In2Surrey.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language at Grade C(4) and Mathematics at Grade C (4) (or equivalent). Applicants must have achieved these GCSE grades at the time of making their application.

T Level - D

Overall: Distinction overall, with minimum C in the Core Component. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C) and Mathematics at Grade 4 (C). Applicants must have achieved these grades at the time of making their application.

Applications are considered on an individual basis, taking into account qualifications achieved, predicted grades, personal statement and academic reference. Conditional offers are specified in terms of required grades; we do not make offers in terms of overall UCAS tariff.

We understand that predicted grades are an estimate and will consider applicants who have predicted grades that are a little lower than our published requirement. Any offers we make will align with the grades shown above unless a grade reduction can be offered under our Contextual Admissions policy or our In2Surrey scheme. Details can be found here: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/schools-colleges/contextual-admissions-policy

Applicants with a mixed qualification profile (e.g. those taking A-levels and BTEC qualifications) are encouraged to contact admissions@surrey.ac.uk for guidance on the grades accepted.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6.56.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in each other element.

View the other English language qualifications that we accept: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/international/english-language-requirements

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

For University of Surrey, the top and bottom 5% of student grades have been removed from these calculations. This change helps to remove any extraordinary circumstances that could impact the data. Learn more here .
BBB Most common
  1. AAA
  2. Highest grades
  3. CCC
  4. Lowest grades

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

93% 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

Operated by the Office for Students

65 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

84 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

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

Please see our website for up-to-date information on our fees for 2026/27:

https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-2026-entry

Sponsorship information

The University of Surrey offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support our students, please visit https://www.surrey.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/scholarships-and-bursaries for more details.

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