Overview

With small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) a major engine of growth for both the UK and wider global economies, this degree focuses on the formation and growth of new ventures, managing small businesses and the creation and implementation of small business start-ups. It will give you the skills you need to set up your own enterprise or work effectively in small and early-stage business ventures.

Developed in close partnership with industry experts, the Business Enterprise (Hons) degree from University College Birmingham will expand your entrepreneurial mindset, behaviours and competencies as well as enhancing your understanding of core business functions and activities, and how they work together in today’s global digital environment. You will have the chance to create your own business plan and the option of a 48-week paid placement, with opportunities throughout the UK and around the world.

Work placements

Work placements are vital for gaining real-life experience and for building your confidence and skills before you finish your course – and they may even lead to a job when you graduate. Our Hired team can help find the ideal placement for you.The FdA and BA Business Enterprise courses both offer you the option of a paid 48-week work placement, during which you will not incur any tuition fees.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

The People Perspective

Digital Innovations

Entrepreneurial Thinking and Behaviour

Finance for Managers

Market Research and Consumer Profiling

Venture – Idea Generation

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 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

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Management Studies View 1218 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

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72

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels An A-level grade profile of BBC.
T-levels A T-level graded Merit.
BTEC A BTEC grade profile of DMM. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.
Tariff Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
Access to Higher Education Diploma 112 UCAS Tariff points, including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

Work experience

FdA: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties.

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Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19750 GBP / year

≈ 19750 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.

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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English requirements

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General requirements

Work experience

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Birmingham

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