Campus final-stage days in Derby or Salford complete an honours degree on this BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up). Weekday, weekend and after-work slots exist so Level 6 students can keep earning. Hold an HND, foundation degree or Level 5 award first; without that credit the remote marketing top-up is the wrong comparison product. Agile thinking through practical activities is the teaching emphasis once you arrive for your condensed final stage. Prior Student Finance borrowing is reviewed before any top-up application proceeds. Speak with an adviser about documents for your preferred intake. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Top-Up)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday, Weekend, and Evening
- Location
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- the Derby campus
- the Salford campus in Manchester
- Upcoming intake
- January 2027
- Top-up
- Yes — final-year (typically Level 6) route for holders of a relevant HND, Foundation Degree, Level 5 award or equivalent credit
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- University of Wolverhampton
- Partner pathway
- UKMC
Who this course is for
This is for people who already hold Level 5 business study and want to finish an honours degree on a Derby or Manchester campus pattern.
Entry routes for mature students
A suitable HND, foundation degree or Level 5 award is required. Previous Student Finance use can affect borrowing; we check your position first.
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. If you used student finance for earlier study, that can affect what you can borrow, so we check your position first.
Check your Student Finance eligibility — free, takes about 2 minutes.
How often you study
Weekday, weekend and evening options are listed in Derby and Salford (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 top-up completes a business management honours degree. 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 (Top up).
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 (Top-Up) at University of Wolverhampton: Top-Up, no foundation year, Full Time (Weekday, Weekend, Evening), at Derby, Salford (Manchester). 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 (Top-Up) this page | University of Wolverhampton (Partner: UKMC) | Top-Up | No | Full Time · Weekday, Weekend, Evening | Derby, Salford (Manchester) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Top-Up | No | Full Time · Weekday | Birmingham, Ealing (London), Holborn (London), Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Top-Up | No | Full Time · Evening | Birmingham, Holborn (London), Leeds, Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Top-Up | No | Full Time · Weekend | Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Top-Up | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
| BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) | Bath Spa University (Partner: PEN) | Top-Up | No | Full Time · Weekday | Hackney (London) |
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) is available at Derby, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)
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Derby
41 Cornmarket, Derby, DE1 2DG
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Salford
17 Carolina Way, Quays Reach, Salford, M50 2ZY
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Campus locations on the map
Entry requirements (Top-up)
Entry normally needs a relevant HND, Foundation Degree or Level 5 qualification (or equivalent credit). AF Education will confirm the exact requirements with University of Wolverhampton before you apply.
Class Timetable
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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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How AF Education helps
AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
FAQs about this course
Do I need Level 5 first?
Yes. An HND, foundation degree or equivalent Level 5 qualification is required.
Which cities are listed?
Derby and Salford in Manchester.
Are evening classes available?
Yes. Weekday, weekend and evening options are.
Is this the online marketing top-up?
No. That is a separate Arden online course with a marketing focus.
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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