Practical activity drives the BA (Hons) Business Management, which aims to give you an awareness of modern business practice while developing agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills. You work on live projects and work experience placements, within a curriculum that mirrors a business school across hybrid online and face-to-face study. Reflection is a key skill on the course, helping you learn from your experiences and continually improve the way you work, and you meet active entrepreneurs and business speakers along the way. Employability is a clear focus throughout. Study is listed in Derby and at the Abarna centre in Manchester, with weekday, evening and weekend options to fit around work. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday, Weekend, and Evening
- Location
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- the Derby campus
- the Abarna campus in Manchester
- Upcoming intake
- January 2027
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- University of Wolverhampton
- Partner pathway
- UKMC
Who this course is for
This suits working adults who want a practical business degree with flexible timetables and real project experience.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry examples include A-levels at CCC or BCD, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM, a BTEC Diploma at DD, or an Access Diploma with 60 credits (45 at Level 3, 45 at merit). Non-standard applicants may be considered with 12 months’ full-time work experience, a personal statement, CV and reference.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Weekday, evening and weekend options are listed in Derby and Manchester. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
The course aims to prepare future managers and professionals for a wide range of business and management roles. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.
Course overview from University of Wolverhampton
In collaboration with the University of Wolverhampton, UK Management College is thrilled to offer a BA (Hons) Business Management
This course aims to supply you with an awareness of modern business practice through practical activities, encouraging the development of agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which will aid in your career success. You will be provided with opportunities to work on live projects and with work experience placements, in conjunction with a curriculum which captures the layout of a Business School across hybrid online and face-to-face studies.
The abilities trained and experience gained throughout this course will prepare you to enter a wide range of occupations, aiming to supply future managers and professionals to various modern business and management sectors, interacting with active entrepreneurs and business speakers to that end.
A practical and practice-based programme, this course will equip you with the agile, reflexive and critical thinking skills which are vital for success in modern organisations. One of the key skills needed in Business is the ability to be reflective and consider your experiences to gain insights about your whole practice, this course is designed to assist your reflection skills to continually improve the way you work. The course is also designed to place a focus on employability allowing students the ability to work on live projects and with work experience opportunities.
How this course differs
This page is BA (Hons) Business Management at University of Wolverhampton: Bachelors, no foundation year, Full Time (Weekday, Weekend, Evening), at Abarna (Manchester), Derby. Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Business Management this page | University of Wolverhampton (Partner: UKMC) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday, Weekend, Evening | Abarna (Manchester), Derby |
| BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year | University of Wolverhampton (Partner: UKMC) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday, Weekend, Evening | Derby, Salford (Manchester), Sunderland |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekend | Leeds, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Nottingham, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Stratford (London) |
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BA (Hons) Business Management is available at Derby, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management
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Derby
41 Cornmarket, Derby, DE1 2DG
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Abarna
1121 Ashton Old Road, Openshaw, Manchester, M11 1AA
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Campus locations on the map
Class Timetable
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Entry Requirements for University of Wolverhampton
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PFF/PFD Information
The Prepare for Foundation (PFF) and Prepare for Degree (PFD) Day is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate an applicant’s suitability and potential to succeed in a ‘With Foundation Year’ degree programme.…
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FAQs about this course
Does the course include work experience?
Yes. Live projects and work experience placements are part of the programme.
How is it taught?
Through hybrid online and face-to-face study, with entrepreneurs and business speakers involved.
Where can I study?
In Derby and at the Abarna centre in Manchester, with weekday, evening and weekend options.
Can I apply without A-levels?
Non-standard applicants may be considered with 12 months’ full-time work experience, a personal statement, CV and reference.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
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