This listing of the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) is the full-time weekday timetable for students who already hold suitable higher-education credit and want to finish an honours degree. Rather than starting a BA from year one, you complete a condensed final stage focused on contemporary skills for leading and managing in modern organisations. It has a vocational focus, suiting career changers, returners and professionals converting a foundation degree, HND or equivalent into a BA (Hons). Weekday study is listed at Arden centres in Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham. Separate listings cover evening, weekend and online patterns if weekdays don’t suit you. 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
- Location
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- the Birmingham campus
- the Leeds campus
- the Ealing campus in London
- the Holborn campus in London
- the Stratford campus in London
- the Manchester campus
- Upcoming intake
- December 2026
- Application deadline
- 3 Nov 2026
- 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
- Arden University
- Partner pathway
- ARDEN
Who this course is for
This suits people with an HND, foundation degree or equivalent Level 5 study who want to top up to a full business management degree on weekdays.
Entry routes for mature students
Standard top-up entry is a relevant HND or equivalent qualification, provided your prior learning matches the Level 5 knowledge and skills needed for the subject. All applicants provide supporting evidence to enrol, and applications usually include an online interview. You cannot start a top-up without Level 5 study.
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
This is the weekday full-time listing, at centres in eight cities. 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
Completing the top-up converts your earlier study into a BA (Hons), which can support moves into management roles or postgraduate study. AF Education does not guarantee jobs.
Course overview from Arden University
About BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) — Weekday
This BA (Hons) Business Management Top-Up at Arden University is the full-time weekday timetable listing for students who already hold suitable prior HE credit and want to complete an undergraduate honours degree. It sits in the Business category and is aimed at finishing a modern management award in a condensed final stage rather than starting a full multi-year BA from Year 1.
Existing course notes emphasise contemporary skills for leading and managing in today's organisations, with a vocational focus suited to career changers, returners, and professionals converting a foundation degree, HND, or equivalent into a BA (Hons). The weekday schedule can suit learners who prefer daytime campus-style or scheduled teaching blocks over evenings or weekends.
Among Arden's Business Management top-up variants on AF Education, this page is specifically the weekday full-time option. Sibling listings cover evening, weekend, and online part-time patterns — choose the timetable that matches your work and caring commitments. We do not invent fees, rankings, or guaranteed graduate roles here.
UK home students should confirm top-up entry requirements and Student Finance England eligibility with current Arden guidance. AF Education can help you compare weekday versus other schedules, check prior-credit fit, and outline application steps honestly for your intake. Compare related listings carefully so you apply to the award level, study mode, and timetable that match your prior learning and weekly commitments as a UK applicant.
BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) is available at Birmingham, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)
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Birmingham
Lock 14, 39 Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JJ
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Leeds
7 Park Square, Park Square East, Leeds, LS1 2LW
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Ealing
Santon House, 53-55 Uxbridge Road, Ealing, London, W5 5SA
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Dec 2026Application deadline 3 Nov 2026 39 days remaining -
Holborn
Buchanan House, 4th floor, 30 Holborn, London, EC1N 2LX
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Dec 2026Application deadline 3 Nov 2026 39 days remaining -
Stratford
3 Westfield Ave, Stratford Cross, London, E20 1HZ
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Dec 2026Application deadline 3 Nov 2026 39 days remaining -
Manchester
2 Hardman Street, Manchester, M3 3HF
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Newcastle
The Spark, Draymans Way, Newcastle Helix, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 5DE
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Dec 2026Application deadline 3 Nov 2026 39 days remaining -
Nottingham
Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham, NG2 1AB
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Dec 2026Application deadline 3 Nov 2026 39 days remaining
Campus locations on the map
Entry Requirements for Arden University (Top-up / RPL)
These entry requirements apply to Arden University Top-up degrees and recognition of prior learning (RPL) routes. All applicants must provide supporting evidence to enrol.
Standard top-up entry
- A relevant HND or equivalent qualification, provided that your prior learning is consistent with the required Level 5 knowledge and skills relevant to the subject area of the chosen top-up degree.
English Language Requirements for Arden University
Arden University needs evidence that your English is at the right level for the course. You can meet this through recent study in English or an accepted English test.
Qualifications studied in English
- 45 credits at Level 2 or 3, or
- 90 credits at Level 4, 5 or 6, or
- 60 credits at Level 7 or 8, or
- GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
These normally need to have been completed within the last 5 years.
Accepted English tests (usually valid for 2 years)
Duolingo
- Undergraduate: overall 105 (Literacy 95, Conversation 85, Comprehension 105, Production 75)
- Postgraduate: overall 120 (Literacy 105, Conversation 95, Comprehension 115, Production 85)
IELTS
- Undergraduate: overall 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element)
- Postgraduate: overall 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in each element)
Other accepted options include TOEFL, Pearson PTE, and Arden University’s Password English Proficiency online invigilated test. Confirm which option fits your situation with your AF Education adviser before you book a test.
Interview Process
Arden University interviews are held online on Microsoft Teams. They are a short conversation about your course choice and how you meet the entry route — not a formal exam.
Before the interview
- Install Microsoft Teams on the laptop, desktop or phone you will use.
- Join 5 minutes early using the link in your calendar invite. Arriving more than 5 minutes late usually means the interview is cancelled and needs rebooking.
- Check camera and microphone work before you join.
- Re-read your personal statement — you may be asked about what you wrote.
- Know your entry route: academic qualifications or work-experience (non-standard) entry.
- Know your course: the exact course title, why you want it, and whether you are applying for blended learning or distance learning.
- Prepare a couple of questions about the course, timetable or support before you enrol.
During the interview
- Take a moment to listen to each question before you answer.
- Answer clearly and honestly — the interviewer is checking fit and readiness, not trying to catch you out.
- Ask anything you are unsure about. It is better to clarify now than after you enrol.
After the interview
- AF Education will contact you with the outcome.
- If your documents are complete, your application can move to Arden admissions.
- If anything is still missing, send it to your AF Education adviser as soon as you can so the application can progress.
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
Who is the top-up for?
People converting a foundation degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification into a BA (Hons).
Are there other timetables?
Yes. This is the weekday listing; evening, weekend and online versions are listed separately.
Where can I study?
Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle and Nottingham.
What evidence do I need?
Proof of a relevant HND or equivalent that matches the Level 5 knowledge required. All applicants provide supporting evidence to enrol.
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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