Business and Management BA (Hons)
3 Years | Distance Learning | Upcoming Intakes: January 2026, April 2026, July 2026

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Please note, we are showing standard entry requirements on this page. Clearing entry requirements are subject to change. The points will only be confirmed once you call the Clearing Hotline.

Take your learning further with our distance learning Business and Management BA (Hons).

If you have a Level 4 qualification in a related subject – such as a Higher National Certificate, Higher Apprenticeship, Certificate in Higher Education or equivalent – our flexible course will allow you to top up your studies and fast-track to a BA (Hons) degree.

From Managing People to Judgement and Decision Making, Digital Business to Strategy, you’ll study modules that have been handpicked to build on your existing business knowledge and develop key transferable skills. By graduation, you’ll be empowered to take the next step in your career, armed with a qualification that will supercharge your CV and a skill set that will help you stand out to employers.

We strive to produce responsible business leaders who can contribute to the creation of a more inclusive, more sustainable society. Throughout, you’ll explore the cultural and ethical contexts in which international business operates, as well as the impact that commercial leaders can have on society.

Plus, you’ll be free to study whenever and where you want and pay for your fees in module-by-module instalments.

The course is covered by the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation for Newcastle Business School. According to AACSB, “Approximately 6% of the world's schools offering business degree education have achieved AACSB accreditation, demonstrating a commitment to high-quality, rigorous standards, innovation, and continuous process improvement”. Read more about our 'double' AACSB Accreditation. It’s time to manage your future and help us create a better tomorrow.

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Course Information

Level of Study
Undergraduate

Mode of Study
3 years Distance Learning

School
Newcastle Business School

Location
110 Middlesex Street, London

City
London

Start
Upcoming Intakes - January 2026, April 2026, July 2026

Fees
Fee Information

You will access all your learning materials through our eLearning portal (elp) Blackboard Ultra. You will study one module at a time. The form of your assessments will vary between modules – they could take the form of an essay or a multiple-choice exam – but all of them will be submitted online. There will be no need to come to campus throughout the duration of your course.

Each of our modules has been carefully designed to ensure you gain the knowledge you need about that topic in the most effective, most engaging way. However, all of them will be split into multiple sessions and follow a three-stage structure: Learn, Explore and Apply. In each teaching week, you’ll have the chance to engage with interactive tools and media, ranging from text-based to video/audio (“Learn”), as well as complete online readings (“Explore”) in your own time. There will also be the chance to test yourself and receive formative feedback.

You’ll join a supportive, lively online community. Throughout the course, you will participate in virtual discussion boards with your academics and fellow students, sharing your thoughts, knowledge and experience with them as you learn (“Apply”). In addition, you will be able to attend live webinars on key aspects of the module and its delivery/structure, such as assessments. These sessions will offer you the chance to engage with your tutors in real time and ask any questions you have about the course. If you are unable to attend these scheduled sessions, they will also be recorded so you can watch them at a time that works for you.

As well as the support of your module tutors and fellow students, you’ll have access to our Student Success Team from day one through to graduation. Whether you need pastoral guidance, help with assessments or advice about fees, they will be with you at every step. Blackboard Ultra also offers 24/7 access to a range of advice and support services, such as Ask4Help, too.

You will also be able to access over half a million books and e-books through our online University Library Services.

If you’re thinking of studying an online degree, you probably want to gain a real insight in the subject. It’s therefore reasonable to expect that the teaching staff on the course of your choice are industry experts with exceptional knowledge and experience.

Our course sits within the Newcastle Business School - a faculty which has distinguished itself with its outstanding research and history of delivering quality digital business education. Throughout the course, you will be supported by dedicated academic tutors and staff.

Northumbria prides itself on its outstanding reputation for research work. Our course sits within Newcastle Business School, a research-rich school with a strong history of applied research. We were the first Business School in Europe to secure double accreditation in both Business and Accounting from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) – a mark of excellence that puts us in an elite group of schools worldwide.

NBS also has relationships with 16 professional business associations and institutions, including the ACCA, CIM, CIPD, CMI and more.

The curriculum will be based on a blend of research-oriented and research-led content. Plus, you’ll be empowered to conduct your own independent research work, particularly through your dissertation where you’ll learn about the process of knowledge construction.

This degree will empower you with the skills needed to build a cutting-edge CV, become an ‘industry ready’ graduate and maximise your career opportunities.

Our Careers and Employment Service offers a range of resources and support, available online and on a one-to-one basis, for you to tap into.

Entry Requirements Fees, Funding and Scholarships

Entry Requirements 2025/26

Standard Entry

BTEC HND/Foundation degree, or equivalent in a related subject.

We will usually expect a pass at BTEC HND level.

If you have taken a Foundation Degree we will be looking for performance to commendation level or 60% average

Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to a DipHE, or Level 5 qualification such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ will also be considered.

International Qualifications:

We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.

If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications

Fees and Funding 2025/26 Entry

Full UK Fee: TBC

The UK tuition fee for 26/27 is £9,790 and is set in line with the UG Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase this fee in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect.

The remaining fees relate to the International Soccer Academy and accommodation fees. Accommodation fees may increase in subsequent years. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of the re-issuing of tenancy agreements.

Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050. Fees are set in line with the UK Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments) Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap.

*if your course is longer than one year

* Fees subject to annual increases over the course of the period of study. Students will be liable for payment of any/all tuition fees which are not sponsored by their employer or other third party.

Full International Fee: TBC

This is the tuition fee for your first year of study. You should expect to pay tuition fees for every year of study. The University may increase fees in the second and subsequent years of your course at our discretion in line with any inflationary or other uplift. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect.

Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050. Fees are set in line with the UK Government's tuition fee cap. The University may increase fees in subsequent years in line with any changes to the tuition fee cap. Increases will be linked to inflation. For example, increases may be linked to RPIX (Retail Price Index excluding mortgage interest payments) Students will be notified of any increase ahead of it taking effect. Student fee loans rise in line with the tuition fees cap.

This is the programme fee for your first year of study. The programme fee includes the international tuition fee, International Soccer Academy and accommodation fees. Accommodation fees may increase in subsequent years. Students will be notified of any increase ahead of the re-issuing of tenancy agreements.

Please see the main Funding Pages for 25/26 scholarship information.

ADDITIONAL COSTS

There are no Additional Costs

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