BA (Hons) Business Management starts at Level 5, meaning you enter year 2 with completed Level 4 study of 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE. It is taught at weekends in Leeds, the only campus on this record, which suits weekday workers. From year 2 the university's course information says you assess which business solutions best meet the challenges organisations face, building on finance, digital marketing, innovation, people management and data analysis. Graduates receive the degree plus a CMI Level 5 Diploma in Management & Leadership, Foundation Chartered Manager status (fCMgr), an ILM Level 5 Diploma and an IOEE Professional Diploma. The next intake is December 2026. Earlier student finance use can affect funding, so AF Education checks your credits and helps England-resident UK home students with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award
- Bachelor's
- Starting level
- Starts at Level 5 – Year 2 entry
- Duration
- 2 years
- Credits
- 360 credits
- Credits to complete
- 240 of 360 credits to complete
- Funding
- SFE Funded
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekend
- Location
- At the Stratford campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- December 2026
- Year 2 entry
- Yes — starts at Level 5; applicants normally need completed Level 4 study (120 credits) or equivalent (e.g. relevant HNC or CertHE)
- Foundation year
- Not included in this course title
- Awarding university
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits students who have completed relevant Level 4 study and want to join BA (Hons) Business Management in year 2.
Entry routes for mature students
This course starts at Level 5 (year 2). Entry normally needs completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE. AF Education confirms whether your previous study is accepted before you apply.
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.
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How often you study
Full-time weekend study is listed at Leeds. 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.
Year 2 entry or the Level 4 start?
This page is the Level 5 (year 2) entry to the BA (Hons) Business Management. The Level 4 start of the same degree begins in year 1 and asks for A levels and GCSEs or relevant work experience instead of earlier university-level study. Joining at Level 5 means you study Levels 5 and 6 only, so it typically takes 2 years to the degree rather than 3. You graduate with the same honours award; the difference is where you start, and here the second and third years focus on judging which business solutions best meet the problems organisations face today, and the course notes also name CMI, ILM and IOEE awards. Arden also lists year 2 entry for this degree on a weekday daytime timetable (weekday year 2 page) and a evening timetable (evening year 2 page).
Who can join in year 2
Arden's Level 5 entry requirements ask for completed Level 4 study worth 120 credits in a relevant subject, or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with supporting evidence of prior learning. The weekend timetable at Stratford is for people with Level 4 business credit whose weekdays are taken by work. AF Education confirms with Arden whether your previous study is accepted before you apply. This route is for UK home students living in England.
Student Finance when you have studied before
Previous study changes how many years of Tuition Fee Loan you get. GOV.UK says the number of years is normally the length of your current course plus 1 year, minus the number of years of previous study, and even a short time on a course counts as a year; any years left are applied to the final years of the course (source: GOV.UK). For a 2-year year 2 entry after one year of earlier higher education study, that works out as 2 + 1 − 1 = 2 years. The full-time Tuition Fee Loan for 2026/27 is up to £9,790, and a Maintenance Loan is up to £14,135 at the London campuses (source: GOV.UK). AF Education can check your previous study before you apply.
Your weekend week
Year 2 entry runs on a weekend timetable at Stratford, London. The next intake is December 2026. Campus courses like this typically need 1 to 2 campus days a week at about 2 to 4 hours a day, plus independent study, and your exact timetable is confirmed by Arden before you enrol.
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: Level 5, no foundation year, Full Time (Weekend), at 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) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekend | 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) | 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) |
| 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 London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management
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Stratford
3 Westfield Ave, Stratford Cross, London, E20 1HZ
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FAQs about this course
Which year do I join?
Year 2. This course starts at Level 5, so you need relevant Level 4 study first.
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.
Can I join year 2 of Business Management with an HNC or CertHE?
Often, yes, if it is relevant. Arden asks for 120 Level 4 credits in a relevant subject or an equivalent such as a relevant HNC or CertHE, with evidence of prior learning. AF Education checks with Arden before you apply.
How long does year 2 entry to Business Management take?
Typically 2 years full-time, because you start at Level 5 and complete Levels 5 and 6. The Level 4 start of the same degree typically takes 3 years.
How many years of Tuition Fee Loan will I get after previous study?
GOV.UK's normal rule is course length plus 1 year, minus years of previous study, with part years counting as a full year. For example, one earlier year of study on a 2-year course leaves 2 years of Tuition Fee Loan.
Which year 2 timetable should I pick for Business Management?
This page is the weekend route at Stratford, London. Arden also offers year 2 entry on weekday timetables at London (Ealing and Holborn and Stratford), Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds and Nottingham and evening timetables at London (Holborn and Stratford), Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds. Pick the one that fits your work pattern.
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