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Manage your future. Join our Business and Management BA (Hons) Top Up degree.
If you already have a Level 5 qualification - for example a Foundation or Associate Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), Advanced Diploma or equivalent - in a business or management subject, this top-up course will allow you to finish your degree and gain a BA (Hons) while studying part time, online.
You'll explore key themes that will enhance your practical, business-based and management skills. As well as this, during each module, you’ll explore the cultural and ethical contexts in which international business operates and come to understand the impact that commercial leaders, and their decisions, have on society.
Our top up degree is designed to be flexible. You’ll be able to study whenever and wherever it suits you, while still having access to our great teaching and learning facilities. Plus, you'll be able to pay for your fees in module-by-module instalments, spreading the cost out over the duration of your studies.
If you have a question about the course, please visit our course FAQs page.
Manage your future. Join our Business and Management BA (Hons) Top Up degree.
If you already have a Level 5 qualification - for example a Foundation or Associate Degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), Advanced Diploma or equivalent - in a business or management subject, this top-up course will allow you to finish your degree and gain a BA (Hons) while studying part time, online.
You'll explore key themes that will enhance your practical, business-based and management skills. As well as this, during each module, you’ll explore the cultural and ethical contexts in which international business operates and come to understand the impact that commercial leaders, and their decisions, have on society.
Our top up degree is designed to be flexible. You’ll be able to study whenever and wherever it suits you, while still having access to our great teaching and learning facilities. Plus, you'll be able to pay for your fees in module-by-module instalments, spreading the cost out over the duration of your studies.
If you have a question about the course, please visit our course FAQs page.
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
18 months Distance Learning
School
Newcastle Business School
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
Upcoming Intakes - January 2026, April 2026
Fees
Fee Information
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
Full UK Fee: £5,600
* In relation to fees for UK students: £9,790 is the tuition fee. The remaining fees relate to the International Soccer Academy, and accommodation fees. Tuition fees in the academic year 2027/28* will be £10,050 (subject to Parliamentary approval, along with 2026/27 fees) 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:
* 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.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are no Additional Costs
Applying for this course is quick and easy, and can be done using our online applicant portal.
As part of the application process, you’ll need to upload a selection of important documents including:
If you are a non standard applicant, you will also need to send us two professional / personal references on headed paper.
After receiving your application, our Applicant Services team will aim to respond to you as soon as possible.
You are advised to apply early to secure your place and organise any sponsorship, scholarships or funding.
Useful application advice:
Our decision making process
Application advice for disabled students
Applying as an international student
The University reserves the right at any stage to request applicants and enrolling students to provide additional information about any aspect of their application or enrolment. In the event of any student providing false or inaccurate information at any stage, and/or failing to provide additional information when requested to do so, the University further reserves the right to refuse to consider an application, to withdraw registration, rescind home fees status where applicable, and/or demand payment of any fees or monies due to the University.
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To start your application, simply select the month you would like to start your course.
Our Applicant Services team will be happy to help. They can be contacted on 02843 780 292 or by emailing DLstudentenquiries@northumbria.ac.uk
