Overview

Key facts

The Acces to Higher Education Diploma (Business) course is designed to build both your academic skills and knowledge specific to the business arena. Alongside learning how to write essays or reports and prepare for exams, you will also study a wide range of business topics including marketing, finance, management and business strategy, as well as completing research projects.

Throughout the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business) from University College Birmingham, you will receive superb support from our dedicated team of expert tutors and support staff to aid your development. By completing this business diploma, you will gain a recognised Level 3 qualification that will help you progress to undergraduate study and future careers in a wide variety of areas, from marketing and retail or finance and accounting to law, human resources and management.
Career opportunities
This course is designed to enable your progression onto higher education. Depending on entry requirements, you could continue onto a degree at University College Birmingham, such as Business Enterprise, Finance and Accounting, Digital Marketing or Marketing Management.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Business Studies

Business and Organisation Structures

Principles of Business Strategy

Business Studies Research Project

Marketing

Principles of Marketing Strategy

Marketing Research Project

Business Finance

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

They can consider applications from non-UK/EU applicants up to August.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies View 1215 other Bachelors in Business Administration in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

72

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent
Applicants will also be required to submit a reference from a previous or current employment role.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16500 GBP / year

≈ 16500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Birmingham

Funding

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