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University of Lancashire
Preston
PR1 2HE
Business Administration (Top-up)
- BA (Hons)
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Preston Campus
Course summary
Course Overview
Our BA (Hons) Business Administration (top-up) course will accelerate your development as a manager and leader. It’s ideal if you’re looking to build on an existing business administration course and gain an honours degree.
Why study with us
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Gain a full honours degree if you’ve already completed a business administration course which is equivalent to the first two years of a relevant UK degree (such as an HND, Foundation Degree or overseas diploma).
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You’ll get the chance to work on live business challenges with real clients.
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You can choose from a range of optional modules, tailoring your learning to your interests and career aspirations.
What you’ll do
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You’ll study compulsory modules in Business Strategy, Contemporary Issues in Business, and Personal and Professional Development.
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You can take your pick from optional modules in Business Decision Making, Business Information Management, Finance and Accounting, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Operations Management. This allows you to tailor the programme to your areas of interest.
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You’ll also have the option to develop your skills in IT, online research, specialist Microsoft packages, and more.
Future careers
We are renowned for developing graduates who are highly employable and have strong entrepreneurial skills. With an equal focus on business and management, you’ll be equipped to succeed in a range of business environments throughout industry, commerce, the public sector and non-profit making organisations.
Modules
Please visit The University of Central Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Preston Campus
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 1 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2026
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:
- NN16
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Lancashire 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:
- NN16
- Institution code:
- C30
- Campus name:
- Preston Campus
- Campus Code:
- U
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
HND (BTEC) M
Relevant subject required
The University’s minimum standard entry requirements for degree level study on a top-up programme is completion of study up to a level that is equivalent to the first two years of a university degree programme in that topic:
- Higher National Diploma or Foundations Degree in a related subject with Merits overall (60%)
- Diploma of Higher Education (following two years of advanced study)
- Or equivalent UK or overseas award
Applicants with significant relevant experiential learning or work experience at a senior level for at least five years may be considered if they do not meet the entry requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Widening participation is at the core of our mission. We believe in helping people to seize every opportunity to flourish in education and work, for life. We offer reduced entry tariffs for students from areas of relative disadvantage, with lower rates of participation in higher education, as well as those who have spent time in the care system. Simply include your care leaver status and postcode on your UCAS application and we will automatically make you a contextual offer if you are eligible.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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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
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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