Undergraduate Programmes

Business Management Foundation Course

The Business Management Foundation Course is a one year full-time, pre-university programme designed for those who wish to study at BA degree level, but whose present qualifications do not permit direct entry to the first year. The course has a fast track facility which means that you could join one of the following BA (Hons) courses in just one semester. This is dependant on Semester one's performance.

BA (Hons) Undergraduate Programmes

New for September 2011 - BA (Hons) Leisure Management* with specialised pathways in

Course Structure Overview

These degrees are 3 years (6 academic semesters) of full time study. The course structure offers a flexible approach to academic progression that allows students to undertake self-directed learning. The ability to choose from a wide range of electives allows you to personalise your learning to meet your individual study and career objectives.

Level 1: Broad Knowledge

In Level 1 (semesters 1 and 2) all students study the same modules – these provide an excellent introduction to the international business world, with opportunities to gain broad knowledge across all management pathways.
Alongside business and management focused modules, you will take compulsory skills modules like Business Communication, ICT skills, Research Methods and Qualitative Business Analysis, which will provide you with essentials in order to progress with your academic study across all levels.

Level 2: Analysis

In semester 3 all students take a range of modules that have been carefully selected to provide additional insight into the content and focus of each degree pathway.
By the end of semester 3, you will have had exposure to all of the different pathway subjects, allowing you to make a considered and well researched pathway choice, in consultation with your academic advisor and Pathway Leader or Programme Director, from the list above.
In semester 4 you commence your pathway specialisation, with pathway core and a range of pathway electives.

Level 3: Critical Review

This Level allows you to undertake a critical reflection of your chosen pathway through the Dissertation and the pathway core, whilst broadening your critical understanding of the subject area through your choice of pathway electives.
Level 3 also provides an opportunity to further explore study options across all pathways, through the free choice electives – this means that you can tailor your learning and develop a specialist skills base, enhancing your transferable skills.

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