Weekend teaching at Leeds or Stratford in East London is the defining feature of this BA (Hons) Business Management course, which starts at Level 4 without a foundation year. Course notes promise a broad tour of business, from finance and digital marketing to people management, so you can work out your direction as you go. Graduates also receive several professional awards according to the university: a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management and Leadership with Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status, an ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, and an IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship. The next intake is December 2026. Standard entry is two A levels and three GCSEs at grade C, or two years of work experience backed by a CV and reference. AF Education offers England-resident UK home students free Student Finance England help.
Key facts
- Award
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Credits
- 360 credits
- Funding
- SFE Funded
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekend
- Upcoming intake
- December 2026
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits adults who want an undergraduate degree in this subject, including career changers and returners to education.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard entry is two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three GCSE subjects. Without these, at least two years of professional work experience evidenced with a CV and reference may be considered. AF Education confirms what applies to you.
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.
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How often you study
Full-time weekend study is listed at Leeds and Stratford in London. 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
AF Education does not guarantee jobs or progression. The degree aims to build knowledge and transferable skills valued across related roles.
Course overview from Arden University
The BA (Hons) Business Management will provide you with a taste of all the fundamentals of business, so you don’t need to have a particular career path in mind to enrol on the course. As you explore areas of business such as finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management, and data analysis, you will start to form ideas about where you want to go in the future. This broad range of subjects will help you identify and evaluate the roles and contributions of the key business functions applicable to contemporary business, helping you become a well-rounded professional with a keen awareness of how business works. In your second and third year of study, you’ll start to identify and assess which business solutions best meet the challenges and hurdles organisations face today.
The BA (Hons) Business Management has been developed by industry experts with your long-term future in mind. When you graduate from the course, you will do so as a well-rounded, highly-employable and self-motivated professional ready to take on any number of roles and challenges.
When you graduate from this course you will receive:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership
- Foundation Chartered Manager Status and the post nominal fCMgr
- ILM Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management
- IOEE Professional Diploma in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
How this course differs
This page is BA (Hons) Business Management at Arden University: Bachelors, no foundation year, Full Time (Weekend), at Leeds, Stratford (London). 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 | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekend | Leeds, Stratford (London) |
| 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) | 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) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekend | Stratford (London) |
| BA (Hons) Business Management | Arden University (Partner: ARDEN) | Bachelors | No | Part Time · Online | Online |
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BA (Hons) Business Management is available at Leeds, London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management
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Leeds
7 Park Square, Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LW
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Stratford
3 Westfield Ave, Stratford Cross, London, E20 1HZ
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How AF Education helps
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FAQs about this course
Where is the course taught?
Study is listed at Leeds and Stratford in London.
How is the course delivered?
The schedule is Weekend (full time).
Can mature students apply?
Yes. Mature applicants are often considered through work-experience routes with a CV, references and an interview where required.
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.
What extra awards come with the degree?
Course notes list a CMI Level 5 Diploma, Foundation Chartered Manager (fCMgr) status, an ILM Level 5 Diploma and an IOEE Professional Diploma.
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