Business and Enterprise Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)
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Business and Enterprise Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)
Overview
What makes a business worth building? Who decides whether an idea is worth the risk? And how do you lead people through change you can't fully predict? These are the questions at the centre of The Bridge BSc (Hons) Business and Enterprise Management Extended Degree.
Starting at foundation level and leading to a full honour’s degree over four years, the course fits around two fixed study days each week, making it possible alongside work and caring responsibilities.
On the course, you'll build real understanding of how organisations operate, how enterprise ideas become action, and how to lead with confidence in changing markets. Academic depth sits alongside practical relevance throughout, so theory is always grounded in genuine business thinking.
By the end, you'll be ready to act on what you've learned, not just understand it, whether that's stepping into management, building something of your own, or continuing to study.
Entry Requirements 2026/27
Standard Entry
Applicants should ideally hold:
- GCSE Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English, or an equivalent Level 2 qualification in Maths/Numeracy and English/Communication.
Alternatively, we will consider applicants who can demonstrate at least one year of employment experience.
If you do not currently hold the qualifications or employment experience listed above, we still encourage you to apply. You will be required to attend an interview, and further information about this process will be provided during the recruitment process.
Fees and Funding 2026/27 Entry
UK Fee in Year 1: £5,760
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.
International Fee in Year 1: N/A
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.
Discover More about Fees, Scholarships and other Funding options available for UK and International applicants for 26/27 entry.
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are no Additional Costs
Modules Overview 2026/27
Modules
Module information is indicative and is reviewed annually therefore may be subject to change. Applicants will be informed if there are any changes.
Year one
BR3001 -
Professional Development (Core,15 Credits)
This module is centred on your learning and development as a student entering higher education. It seeks to help you become a more effective, independent and confident learner by developing your capacity to understand what you are learning, how you are learning, and to encourage you to monitor, reflect on, evaluate, plan and take responsibility for your own progress. This is a key part of professional development.
In particular, the module aims to:
• Develop good practice as an effective team member both at university and in your future career
• Improve your written and oral communication skills, including negotiation, persuasion and cultural awareness to articulate your strengths, weaknesses, goals and action plan
• Introduce you to the principles of continuous professional development and the professional bodies and codes of practice relevant to your chosen field
• Develop your self and peer-awareness capabilities by undertaking reflective, psychometric and reasoning assessments
This module directly supports the module BR3002 – Successful Team Behaviours by providing the theoretical underpinnings of professional good practice.
BR3002 -
Successful Team Behaviours (Core,15 Credits)
This module gives you the opportunity to engage in a team development day where you will take part in a series of managed sessions. This will support team building and bonding at the beginning of the programme but also give you a practical opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment and reflect upon your behaviours. Prior to the development day you will learn about peer assessment techniques and the importance of concepts such as perception, active listening and constructive feedback. You'll have opportunities to practice in class so you can get feedback before the team development day. Attendance at the team development day is required as engagement will be observed for the assessment. To complete the module learning activities, you will:
• explore the key factors underlying collaborative decision-making processes and identify the main challenges to effective team working experiences, including skills in reading circumstances, bias and team intelligence
• examine the importance of recording, reviewing and reflecting on decisions in a team environment, with an aim for continual improvement and performance enhancement grounded in evidence
• evaluate the role and functioning of team working in various challenging contexts, and appreciate the key qualities and personal characteristics of a good team worker
This module directly supports the module BR3001 – Professional Development by providing an opportunity to put your learning of good practice into action
BR3003 -
Legal Ethical and Social Issues (Core,15 Credits)
This module aims to develop your curiosity and interest of legal and ethical decision making, and to help you understand what legal, ethical and social issues means from both an individual and organisational perspective. The module will enable you to develop an awareness of ethical dilemmas which you may face in your future and challenge you to discuss and debate ethical decision-making as a future employer or employee.
This module directly supports the module BR3005/BR3008 – Responsible Business and Responsible Computing by providing the theoretical underpinnings of legal and ethical good practice when faced with a dilemma.
The module further engages you in collecting, reading and reflecting on past business news, events and case studies where ethical dilemmas have been prominent, and will encourage you to use the knowledge you will gain from interactive lectures to contribute to wider discussion and critical debate about ethical issues in business. In particular, this module will support you in developing a strong commercial awareness around ethics in business today, and leave you with the skills needed to foster good ethical understanding needed throughout your degree and future.
At the end of the module, you will also be able to understand and critically discuss the concepts and topics of corporate social responsibility, as well as business’ responsibility towards sustainability and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
BR3004 -
Managing Life at University : Active Research and Academic Skills (Core,30 Credits)
This module introduces you to studying a degree at the Bridge, Northumbria. Over the duration of your first period of study you will develop foundational knowledge, understanding, and practical skills central to being successful at university, in addition to key skills essential for your future career.
Themes covered will include:
1.Induction
2. Searching for sources (including assessing quality using CRAAP)
3. Reading to engage deeply in a topic
4. Gathering evidence
5. Personal growth
6. Professional development
7. Reflection
8. Presentation
9. Ethical conduct and practice
10. Career Planning
You will engage in learning both on campus and online and will be required to conduct independent study across a range of curated resources, and reflect on the learning and experience of the beginning of your academic journey.
BR3005 -
Responsible Business (Core,15 Credits)
Sustainable Development is the future of business and doing business responsibly is key to improving society as well as business success. This module gives you the opportunity to put your learning of legal and ethical issues from BR3003 into action when faced with a simulated dilemma. You will develop a current understanding of what makes a responsible business and the importance of acting responsibly and ethically, as well as the pitfalls involved in not doing so. You will learn about the tools and approaches organisations employ to develop responsible business strategy and the models which may be applied to develop a deeper understanding of the impacts, both negative and positive, that business can have on society at large. You will examine the way in which business report their activities and manage their internal and external profiles. In doing so you will develop awareness of the ethical issues involved from the perspective of the individual (manager /agent and stakeholder), of individual firms and of wider society, by combining a rigorous theoretical and a strong applied foundation on the topic.
More informationBR3006 -
Business Functions (Core,15 Credits)
This module will allow you to understand better the underlying components of a business. It aims to give you a greater understanding of some of the principle functions of business and an increases awareness of factors that influence businesses. You will be introduced to the four core areas (or functions) that make up any business or enterprise. The aim of this module it to equip you to:
-Develop an initial understanding for the core functions of a business
-Identify some of the challenges businesses face in relation to these areas
-Awareness of different types of business
-A basic business and enterprise vocabulary
The ethical use of AI to support your academic studies will also be covered and will prepare you for future use of AI on your other modules.
BR3007 -
Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset (Core,15 Credits)
This module introduces you to the meaning of enterprise and entrepreneurial thinking. It provides opportunities to flex your entrepreneurial ideas in a supported environment. The module reviews the importance of entrepreneurship for society and provides opportunities to learn from others. The module introduces you to a range of thinking and supports you in developing and testing out new ideas – and importantly, communicating the value of these ideas. Specifically, you will learn about value creation, entrepreneurial identity and entrepreneurial thinking and action. You will learn about the basics of developing and testing the viability of your ideas and articulating them in a business plan.
More informationYear two
BR4001 -
Digital Transformation (Core,15 Credits)
In order to prepare you for both your degree and your career, this module will introduce you to sources of value in digital business and useful frameworks to ensure digital activities are aligned to organisational priorities. Indicative topics include:-
- The Cloud and Mobile
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
- Big Data Analytics
- Automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- FinTech and Blockchain
- Emerging Technologies
BR4002 -
Introduction to Management and Managing the Organisation (Core,15 Credits)
This module provides an understanding of principles of effective management and how managers can create conditions for high performance,. Specifically you will develop your knowledge and understanding of topics including the evolution of management, management as a career path, the competences of an effective manager and how a manager can best organise the workplace, including different organisational cultures, structures, styles, motivation approaches and models of engagement. You will then apply this learning to a live management scenario where you act as a management consultant.
More informationBR4003 -
The Business Environment (Core,15 Credits)
The Business Environment module is designed to examine the influences of various internal and external environments at local, national and international levels. By completing this module, you will be able to understand the organisational purposes of businesses, the nature of the national environment in which businesses operate and the behaviour of organisations in their market environment.
Indicative content includes, but is not restricted to:
Introduction to business environment
Purposes of different types of organisations
Internal Environment Analysis- SWOT/ VRIO Frameworks
Stakeholder Analysis
External Environment Analysis- PESTEL, Porter’s 5 Forces Analysis
Analysing and monitoring the changing environment
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Describe the extent to which an organisation meets the objectives of different stakeholders
- Identify the organisational purposes of businesses
- Understand the behaviour of organisations in their external market environment
- Equip with the skills and knowledge to enhance your employability and excel in your chosen career path
BR4004 -
Managing life at work: Productive Sustainable Resilient and Inclusive Practice (Core,30 Credits)
Building on the foundations established in Managing Life at University, this year-long module turns your attention towards the workplace and the practices that will sustain you across a long and changing career. You will explore what it means to work productively, sustainably, resiliently, and inclusively, and you will begin applying these principles through an introduction to problem-based group work, preparing you for the collaborative challenges of further university study and work.
Themes covered will include:
1. Transitioning from study to work
2. Time and task management
3. Sustainable working practices
4. Building resilience and managing setbacks
5. Working inclusively in diverse teams
6. Introduction to problem-based group work
7. Workplace communication
8. Wellbeing and self-care at work
9. Equality, diversity, and inclusion in practice
10. Career development planning
You will engage in learning both on campus and online, working independently and in small groups to investigate real-world workplace problems, and you will reflect on your own practice as you develop the habits needed for productive, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive working life.
BR4005 -
Local Business Contexts (Core,15 Credits)
The region in which we live and work has a rich industrial heritage and an history of reinventing itself to ensure it continues to thrive and create job opportunities and prosperity. This module will look back at the economic history of the region before looking specifically at the future employment opportunities in the region and specifically the skills needed by employers to meet these needs. This module will look back at the economic history of the region before looking specifically at the future employment opportunities and specifically the skills needed by employers to meet these needs. This will be informed by the regional industrial strategy and insight from visiting speakers from a range of employers who are seeking future graduates.
More informationBR4006 -
The People Environment (Core,15 Credits)
This module will prepare you for careers where dealing with and managing people in organisations is a key aspect. Indeed, managers are often considered the key link in ensuring the successful implementation of Human Resource Management processes, and likewise, the support of the HR function is required to ensure that managers operate fairly and consistently within best practice guidelines. Managers are likely to play a key part in several core HR processes in order to ensure that they have the right people in their teams who are able to perform effectively. As such this module will provide an understanding of Human Resource Management and provide a practical overview of each of these core areas, providing a broad grounding in HR practice ranging from recruitment and selection to performance and reward, and learning and development to engagement and wellbeing. Specifically, this module will provide an understanding of Human Resource Management and provide practical overview of each of the core areas of Human Resource Management Practice, including HR Planning, Recruitment and Selection, Performance and Reward, Learning and Development and Employee Engagement and Wellbeing.
More informationBR4007 -
The Marketing Environment (Core,15 Credits)
This module will introduce you to the business philosophy and practice of marketing. It will specifically examine how organisations can analyse and segment markets and then develop a marketing strategy to improve performance and profitability by building long-term relationships with their customers. A wide range of marketing decisions is studied together with the influence of the changing marketing environment on these decisions.
Key themes addressed in the module will include:
• The Marketing Environment and Marketing Stategy
• Consumer & Organisational Behaviour
• Target Marketing & Segmentation.
• Marketing Information Systems & Research.
• Dimensions of a Product, Branding and Product Life Cycle.
• Pricing Theory; strategies and tactics.
• The Promotional Mix: Advertising, PR, Direct & e-Marketing.
• Marketing channels
• Service Marketing
• Not for profit Marketing
• Food marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Environmental Marketing
• Sustainable Marketing
Year three
BR5001 -
Organisational Improvement and Change (Core,15 Credits)
This module draws together the subject areas of operational effectiveness, excellence and change management/leadership. Change leadership and management is considered both through an organisational and individual lens. As such by the end of this module you will have developed the knowledge and skills in change management essential for management and leadership careers success. Indictive topics covered include:
• Organisational change concepts
• Triggers (internal and external including digital technologies) of organisational change
• Nature of change in organisation
• Drivers of change and overcoming them
• Politics and culture in the change management
• Strategies to lead and manage a change
• Change management skills – consultancy and project management
This module on change underpins both BR5002 (Leadership) and BR5003 (Project Management) to ensure you are well equipped to lead change in your future career.
BR5002 -
Leadership and Management in Practice (Core,15 Credits)
This module combines theory and practice to allow you to develop an in-depth understanding about core leadership and management principles and subsequently enabling you to apply these concepts to a range of scenarios. The module also enables you to understand and apply your leadership and management capabilities. This will be achieved through a one day leadership and management development bootcamp where you will be involved in a range of practical activities and deal with complex scenarios which will assist you to explore the practical implementation of leadership concepts and enhance your interpersonal and intrapersonal capabilities through expert feedback and reflective practice.
Therefore, the module emphasises a critical understanding of relevant theoretical perspectives, experiential learning and reflective practices simultaneously to develop and enhance leadership and management capability to deal with contemporary issues faced by organisations.
Accordingly , the module contents focus on three key aspects including (i) nurturing leadership and management capability (ii) personal development and (iii) enhancing professionalism, reflective and career management practices.
Indictive topics covered are as follows ;
• Critical review of Leadership and Management Theories [with focus on Millennials and Generation Z Characteristics]
• Emotional and Cultural Intelligence
• Teamworking and Creativity Focused Learning and Development Interventions
• Enhancing Employability through Psychometric Tests including Gamification, Assessment Centre Exercises and IQ/EQ based tests
• Motivation
• Sustainability
• Feedback and Transactional Analysis
• Developing Personal Leadership and Management Skills [by assessing learners personalities, learning styles, aptitude and abilities]
• Professionalism, Networking, and Career Management
BR5003 -
Project Management in Practice (Core,15 Credits)
From both a practical and theoretical view, you will learn to think about what project management means, the process of project management and how to manage projects by using a number of professional project management methods such as project charters, benefits realisation, work-breakdown structures, and scheduling techniques. Specifically you will learn about:
• Identifying project requirements
• Addressing the various needs and expectations of the relevant social groups as a project is planned and carried out
• Setting and maintaining active communication with relevant social groups
• Sustainable project management and addressing competing project constraints such as scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risk.
The module will develop your professional skills and confidence in managing projects which you will then use in your Level 5 Consultancy module.
On completing the module, you will be able to recognise and apply appropriate professional project management techniques. You will have developed a blend of technical skills with reflective, social knowledge to support the theoretical material introduced throughout the module.
BR5004 -
Team Consultancy Project (Core,30 Credits)
This module is a practical hands-on application of business principles. It aims to put you – and a group of your peers - into the real-world situation of solving problems for businesses. This will include contacting the client to negotiate, agree and confirm initial project requirements and then working towards a deliverable that is acceptable to the client within the given time frame. This process requires the application and development of several key skills associated with project management and consultancy such as team organisation, working with others, planning and timekeeping. Employers are looking for students with these transferable skills who can adapt and work as individuals and as members of a team in analysing problems and applying effective solutions.
The consultancy projects vary year-on-year; many are organisational or technology-based and, therefore, students are expected to use and develop their own expertise in this area. At the end of the module, each group will be expected to present their findings in report format and to give a formal presentation for the benefit of the tutors and the client. The projects will be supplemented by lectures and seminars introducing the skills required for such consultancy and project management work especially during the first third of the module.
BR5005 -
Business Analysis (Core,15 Credits)
In this module, you will develop the knowledge and skills in applying a variety of quantitative data analysis techniques to support business decision making. You will be introduced to business modelling using appropriate analytical tools, and your learning will cover a range of techniques to help business forecasting and data presentation. In this module you will be exposed to a range of data analysis tools and skills, including:
• Business Analysis and Modelling: management of complex and varied data sets; building spreadsheet models.
• Data Trends and Associations e.g. identifying relationships between business variables.
• Business Forecasting and Predictive Modelling – analysing factors and trends for business planning.
• Business and Dashboard reporting – consolidation, interpretation and presentation of data for professional output.
• Data distribution, data presentation and using summary statistics – handling a range of data for statistical analysis.
• Gaining an understanding of the overlap between business and research data and the selection of appropriate tools for management of both types of data.
Working with these analysis tools, you will learn to develop confidence in dealing with a wide range of data sets. You will become familiar with the role of modelling as an aid to problem solving and will build skills which enable you to interpret data and present your findings to a range of audiences. Very importantly, you will gain a good understanding of the crucial role that analysis of data and interpretation of results plays in the decision-making arena.
BR5006 -
The Global Environment (Core,15 Credits)
This module introduces you to the global forces shaping international business and takes into account the macro business environments of different countries and regions. Broad issues such as globalisation, political systems, major world economies, the formation of trade blocks and the regulation of international trade and finance are considered. Where appropriate, module explores macro-economic theory. This module introduces you to the world of economic analysis, providing basic theoretical frameworks for the analysis of individual economic decisions as well as aggregate fluctuations in output, prices and employment. It covers selected topics in both micro and macro-economics.
The module will also help you to develop an understanding of the external global business environment, in terms of institutions, markets, industries and organisations. During the course of the module, you will have an opportunity to research and analyse contemporary cases that illustrate theory and concepts.
BR5007 -
The Finance Environment (Core,15 Credits)
You will first learn develop the foundations of your financial understanding gained at level 4 by furthering your understanding of finance as a core function of business. You will then learn how different types of financial decisions are made in the business environment. You will also cover three main areas; how financial statements are used in financial decision making; how managers can use cost and revenue information to make short terms decisions; how to make strategic investment decisions based on investment appraisal techniques. Specific topic areas will include:
• Financial statements for decision making
• The reporting frameworks and ethical principles that underpin financial reporting and the importance of international reporting standards
• The informational content of financial statements using ratio analysis – an introduction to fundamental analysis.
• The nature of cost behaviour and an introduction to Cost, volume, profit analysis
• Relevant costs for decision making
• Budgeting and control (including the use of big data and AI)
• Dealing with risk and uncertainty
• Strategic decision making
Year four
BR6001 -
Innovation (Core,15 Credits)
Whatever sector you choose to work in, strategic success can only occur when there is a culture of continuous learning, creativity and innovation. This is the focus of this module.
Indeed, in this module you will learn to:-
• Recognise the foundations of innovation, service and organisational improvements
• Embrace the concept of Organisational Leanring and the Learning Organistyoin as a driver of innvation
• Discriminate between new product, new process, and new service design/development
• Understand the diffusion of innovation
• Identifying enablers and barriers to innovation
• The role of varied stakeholders in the innovation process (co-creation)
• Particular focus on understanding and delivering creative solutions to stakeholder and organisational needs (and potential/future needs)
• Consider the impact of ethical, cultural, and responsible innovation on organisation performance
BR6002 -
Entrepreneurship and Creativity (Core,15 Credits)
This module provides an overview of the mind-set, methods, and activities that support entrepreneurship and innovation. Entrepreneurial actors, whether occurring in an independent, corporate or social context, operate within a unique set of circumstances involving the entrepreneur / team, an opportunity, and the identification and marshalling of key resources needed to capture the opportunity. All of this must be done in the context surrounding the opportunity. As such the module takes an experimental and experiential approach where students develop an applied innovation project including new business ideas/business models whilst critically reflecting upon the relevance of entrepreneurship and innovation upon their career and where relevant to a chosen organisation.
More informationBR6003 -
Applied Strategy (Core,15 Credits)
As you progress through your careers, your role will become increasinly strategic.
The module will enable you to extend your knowledge of management practice, particularly in the area of strategic thinking, and to employ your intellectual and practical skills in an organisational context.
In doing so your learning will focus on themes addressing the following broad issues:
• The impact on organisations of the external environment: macro-environment, industry, markets.
• The strategic choices available to organisations to improve strategic position and promote commercial success.
• The alignment of strategic directions with the corporate social responsibility and ethics framework
As such this module is intended to develop your awareness and critical evaluation of strategic management by assessing the impact of the business environment on organisations. The nature of practising strategy will be evaluated by reviewing the tools and activities involved when formulating strategies. The concept of corporate social responsibility and sustainability will be central when discussing the above topics by assessing the role of stakeholders in organisations.
BR6004 -
Operating in A Global Context (Core,15 Credits)
Orgnisations increasinly operate in a global environent which requires us to develop business strategies accordingly.
As such this module will enhance your strategic understanding about the complexities involved in operating worldwide and you will learn to manage strategically in a global and local context.
Key themes include:
• International Cultures
• Global People Strategy
• Marketing Globally
• Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Alliances
• Developing an internatinal Strategy
At the end of the module, you will be able to critically assess the considerations needed to be taken by an organisation to operate globally and create an international plan.
BR6007 -
Individual Project (Core,60 Credits)
This final capstone project gives you the opportunity to apply a wide range of development skills (in specification, design and implementation) in the context of your programme of study which will culmimnate in the your development of a research informed business solution. The solution may be technical, entrepreneurial or may represent a policy or strategy or other organisational instrument appropriate to the business opportunity you have identified. If you prefer you can chose from a live brief provided by a client or agree an opportunity with your project supervisor from your own work or life.
You must demonstrate the ability to conduct research and organise the findings into a comprehensive and explicit structure that is critically assessed and is linked to the conclusions drawn. You will achieve this outcome by investigating an organisational or career related issue and making recommendations for change and improvement that has the potential for strategic improvement.
During the project you will be given exclusive access to the "Bridge Studio" - a specialised study space equipped with the resources required to wok effectively both independently and collaboratively.
Your learning will cover:
• Conducting research in organisations
• The identification of a researchable question.
• Primary research, data collection, questionnaire design, etc.
• Secondary research, literature review, further sources of information.
• The analysis of findings
• Writing recommendations and action plan
• Report writing
• Presentation technique
• Reflection on learning process
• Career Planning
You will also develop a career plan to prepare you for taking your learning from The Bridge and moving into higher level skilled employment.
To start your application, simply select the month you would like to start your course.
Business and Enterprise Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons)
FAQs
The Bridge is a new route into a Northumbria University degree for adults who don't have the traditional qualifications usually needed to start. You study at foundation level first, then progress onto a full degree - four years in total, with fixed study days each week and a mix of in-person and online learning.
No. The Bridge doesn't require A-levels or UCAS points.
Level 2 Maths and English may be required for entry
What matters is your motivation to commit to study and progress towards a full Northumbria degree.
It's for adults who are ready to study but haven't had a traditional route in, including people not currently in education, employment or training, those returning to study after time away, and people looking to change career. It's also designed for anyone balancing work or caring responsibilities who needs study that fits around their life.
The first subjects available from November 2026 are Business and Digital Technologies. Further subjects will follow, aligned to the skills the North East economy needs most.
You'll study on two fixed days each week, with a blend of in-person teaching and online learning, throughout your four-year programme. This structure is designed to fit around work and family commitments.
Teaching takes place at Northumbria's Coach Lane Campus in Benton, Newcastle upon Tyne.
The Bridge has three intake points each year - November, February and June, so you can start when you're ready rather than waiting for a single annual enrolment date.
Yes, you'll be a Northumbria student from day one, with teaching and support designed to build your confidence as well as your knowledge.
You'll receive enhanced levels of support and guidance throughout, recognising that many learners will have spent time away from formal education.
Yes. The Bridge starts at foundation level and provides a clear, supported route through to a full Northumbria University degree over four years.
Find details about course fees on dedicated webpages for Business and Enterprise Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons) and Digital and Technology Management (Extended Degree) BSc (Hons).
Applications will soon open for 2026 entry. You will apply direct on the University website from the relevant course page. Following the submission of your application, your application will be assessed by our Admissions Team and you will have a follow up call or interview before the outcome of your application is shared with you. If we are able to offer you a place, we will confirm your next steps to enrolment.
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Full time Courses are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but could include elements of online learning. Most courses run as planned and as promoted on our website and via our marketing materials, but if there are any substantial changes (as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority) to a course or there is the potential that course may be withdrawn, we will notify all affected applicants as soon as possible with advice and guidance regarding their options. It is also important to be aware that optional modules listed on course pages may be subject to change depending on uptake numbers each year.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.
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