Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Undergraduate BA (Hons)
Business and Management
Turn your ambition into action. You'll learn first-hand how successful businesses are built, led, and grown in a world that never stands still.
Course overview
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NND2 -
L27 -
City Campus -
Full-Time -
3 Years -
21 Sep 2026
Business isn't just about spreadsheets and board meetings. It's the ideas and decisions that define the brands, products, and services we interact with every day. On this BA Business & Management degree, you'll explore how organisations are built, grown, and navigate change in a fast-moving, unpredictable world.
As part of this course, you'll:
- Explore a broad sphere of business management topics, with modules covering strategy, leadership, finance, marketing, operations, and more
- Learn to make business decisions, respond to change, and create value as you begin to think like a business leader
- Analyse real-world data, markets, and trends to turn insight into smart solutions
- Tackle real business challenges through live projects, client briefs, and case studies that push you to think strategically
- Build transferable skills in areas like communication, teamwork, negotiation, project management, and problem-solving
- Get ready to launch your career, gaining experience from placements, internships, or international study, while discovering which areas of industry excite you most
Try before you apply
Get a taste of what studying business is really like with our Subject Spotlight video - in partnership with Springpod - for our BA (Hons) Business and Management course: Smart tech & business: how it’s changing your life. Guided by Dr Sukky Jassi, Dr Esther Pugh, and Alistair MacAuley, you'll explore how smart technology is transforming industries such as food, drink, and fashion.
Build a powerful business foundation - then make it your own
You'll start by developing a broad, future-focused understanding of the business world, covering everything from leadership to finance, marketing, and entrepreneurship. As your confidence grows, so does your freedom to specialise. You'll tailor your final year with optional modules to match your expertise to your career goals.
Learn by doing
Real business experience is woven throughout your degree, from working on live projects to applying your learning to scenarios that reflect today's dynamic industries.
If you have dreams of starting your own business, you can at The Hatchery - our innovation and entrepreneurship hub. You'll test your ideas, gain unique skills, and explore what it takes to turn ambition into action.
Test potential careers before you graduate
A placement year and internship opportunities enable you to gain hands-on experience, industry insight, and give you a competitive edge in the job market. Previous students have taken placement years at notable companies like Disney, Warner Brothers, L'Oreal, Unilever, Marks & Spencer, VW, and KPMG. These experiences will help you graduate with relevant experience, clarity, and momentum.
Study business where it's booming
Based at our City Campus, you'll study in the heart of Leeds - a thriving hub for business, finance, tech, and creative industries. You'll connect with employers, attend guest lectures, and build strong professional networks. Past guest speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank.
Professional pathways with a global edge
This course is built to take you further: BA Business & Management is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the global professional body for management accounting. This means you'll learn to professional standards and put yourself on a fast track towards globally recognised qualifications.
Why study the BA Business & Management course at Leeds Beckett University?
- 91% of students on BA (Hons) Business & Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*
- Gain real experience from day one - build your confidence through placements, internships, live briefs, and applied learning that mirrors real business scenarios
- Tailor your learning with optional final year modules, or transfer onto a specialist route in enterprise, finance, law, or marketing after your first year
- Learn from experts - your teaching team bring their own business expertise into the classroom, adding real-world context and insight to your degree
- Study in a city that means business - Leeds is a thriving hub for business and innovation, and you’ll tap into our strong industry links and extensive networks
*National Student Survey 2025
Explore videos and blogs
Make Every Moment Matter - BA (Hons) Business and Management Discover the kind of moments you could look forward to on BA (Hons) Business and Management. From connecting with employers to putting learning into action with placements, projects and business simulations.
Business & Management - choose your specialism Find out about how you can choose your specialism when studying Business and Management with us, giving you more flexibility.
Subject Spotlight – Smart Tech & Business: How it’s Changing Your Life with Dr Sukky Jassi, Dr Esther Pugh and Alistair MacAuley Experience the sorts of things you’ll be studying on this course through a series of engaging and interactive mini-lecture episodes with our expert staff. Subject Spotlights are available on the Springpod website, are completely free and ready for you to start and complete in your own time.
BA (Hons) Business & Management – Celeste’s experience Student Celeste D’Souza shares her experience of studying at Leeds Beckett University
How FOMO is fuelling ‘throw away fashion’ Alistair Macauley, senior lecturer within Leeds Business School, explains how our desire to wear the latest fashion trends is having a devastating effect on the planet and what we can do to bring positive change. Find out how Alistair is empowering students to become successful business leaders who understand the importance of addressing climate change alongside finding innovative solutions to meet customer demands.
BA (Hons) Business & Management | Sophie Robinson's experience Student Sophie talks about her experience at Leeds Beckett.
Sustainable Development Stephen Woods, Senior Lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, believes when it comes to the crisis around sustainability, the mainstream conversation is rooted in fear, denial and blame. With the help of a new Sustainable Development module he has created, he is inspiring business and economic students to find innovative solutions that make real change.
Why Leeds for business? Discover what the city of Leeds has to offer and why it’s a great choice for students studying business, finance or communications.
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
112
points required
If you’re unsure how to work out your UCAS points we have a UCAS Tariff Calculator which will do it for you. All you need to do is enter your qualifications and let the UCAS Tariff Calculator do the maths.
We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
Entry requirements
112
points required
UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required.
(Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies).
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
GCSEs
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs.Access to HE Diploma
Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points.T Levels
Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.Scottish Awards
112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.Irish Leaving Certificate
112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.International baccalaureate
112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Additional entry requirements:
Level 6 Entry:
Applicants should have a HND, Foundation degree or equivalent award in the cognate subjects of Business.Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
How we assess your application
At Leeds Beckett we look for students who demonstrate a good knowledge, curiosity and passion for your chosen course and would benefit from the University’s learning environment.We aim to give every student a fair chance to progress and succeed on their chosen course and we recognise that your grades may not always reflect your true potential. Therefore, when assessing your application, we will consider the following:
- Your completed qualifications (such as GCSEs, A Levels, and their equivalents).
- Your predicted grades in future examinations.
- Your personal statement.
Our offers
All our offers are made by trained professionals who are committed to making offers that are appropriate to each applicant, regardless of their background.* They have the discretion to vary the level of offer to ensure every student with the potential to succeed at Leeds Beckett receives an offer that is achievable for them. This could mean that you may receive an offer to study on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.  Your offer will be based on our belief that you are capable of benefiting from, and successfully completing, your course. We believe that it is people who think differently, independently, people with ‘unlike-minds' that make big things happen.*We operate a contextual admissions policy, which means we consider a range of additional factors when we assess a student’s application. Applicants who meet at least one of our contextual admissions criteria may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points than our published tariff.
Our contextual admissions criteria are:
- Home postcode is in an area where few people go to University (POLAR4 quintile 1 or 2 area. This can be checked on the Office for Students website).
- Declared disability on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
- Over the age of 21 on the 1st of September before the course starts.
- Declared as a care experienced on the UCAS application form (or direct application for part-time applicants).
Our place as an Anchor Institution
To further strengthen our position as a key provider of education and training for West Yorkshire we apply an Anchor Institution Policy in our admissions process. Students who apply to us from any of the five Local Authority areas in West Yorkshire (BD, HD, HX, LS, WF) may be offered a place on this course with lower (predicted or achieved) UCAS Tariff Points.Mature Applicants
Our university welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. All students will be considered through the contextual admissions policy described above. If you do not meet the requirements through the contextual admissions policy, we may still be able to make you an offer if you have recent relevant work experience through our 'Recognition of Prior Learning' policy. Please ensure that you list both your qualifications and any relevant work experience in your application so that we can consider you under both schemes where applicable. All applicants should meet our standard entry requirements of GCSE grade 4 in English language and, where specified, Maths. Alternative qualifications such as functional skills are accepted in lieu of GCSEs for most courses.We have welcomed students from over 140 countries to study at Leeds Beckett University. If you are interested in studying with us you can find all the information you need about entry requirements and how to apply on our country specific pages.
If you're applying via UCAS, find out more about how your qualifications fit into the UCAS tariff.
International baccalaureate
112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 3 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade H5 or above.IELTS
IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.
Additional entry requirements:
Level 6 Entry:
Applicants should have a HND, Foundation degree or equivalent award in the cognate subjects of Business.Selection Criteria
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements:
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 09.00 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 09.00 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses.More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Modules, teaching and learning
The tabs below detail what and how you will study in each year of your course. The balance of assessments and overall workload is indicative and may be subject to change.
What you'll learn
Gain an awareness of the economic environment that modern businesses operate in. This module will give you an understanding of the principle economic perspectives and theories relating to the operation of the global economy. You'll study important worldwide macro-economic issues as you investigate key global markets, economies, and challenges.
Become familiar with key marketing principles and appreciate how contemporary marketing concepts are used by organisations. You’ll gain an insight into modern marketing challenges and the consequences for organisations if they fail to become customer orientated. This module will help you develop your skills to analyse business environments and successfully apply appropriate marketing mixes and strategies to achieve organisational goals. You’ll learn how to set your organisation apart from others and build a loyal customer base.
Examine how managers can understand and use different financial information to make informed decisions. You'll consider how different shareholders can use financial statements as a means of assessing a firm's performance. To solidify your understanding, you'll gather and analyse information from published annual accounts of a Public Limited Company, identifying its financial position and main policies. By the end of the module, you'll be able to effectively use and recommend accounting techniques and tools to evaluate investment opportunities.
The bond and evolution of data, analytics, and commercial application has rapidly changed the way in which businesses operate. This includes the way they make money, sell services and products, measure success, invest in sustainable people and business practices and the ethical impact decisions have on society. This module will introduce you to the technical terminology needed to understand and confidently explore business data, analytics, and tools. You'll explore the wider context of business information, data types and characteristics, the role of the Internet of Things (IoT), big data and the impact on individuals and society. You'll also understand how to use digital tools practically to produce an accurate narrative of findings.
Get stuck into the people side of business. Studying four main themes, you'll cover: motivation, management, leadership and teams. You'll look at these within the context of culture, political environment, global working and intercultural competence. Not only will you gain a strong understanding of leadership and managing people, but you'll also become a critical thinker able to articulate the skills you can offer future employers.
What you'll learn
Understand the nature of managerial decision making and its complexities including the tensions between ethics and cost effectiveness. You'll explore the role of cognition, perception and motivation in decision making, as well as the negotiation skills essential in effective decision making. You'll engage with both theory and practice as you learn the foundations for making team decisions and reaching a collective agreement.
Explore the concepts, theories and models of management, foresights, future focus and sustainable development. You'll consider and develop your own understanding of management, conceptual models and behaviours. This module will challenge you to consider your responsibility to think about the future in the work you do and the decisions you make.
Understand the structure of business finance and its application to the decision-making processes in organisations. This module aims to give you a general grounding in the role of financial management within a business. We'll examine the theoretical concepts that underpin the modern approaches that businesses take towards finance and look at key financial management decisions. Studying both internal and external sources of business finance, you'll learn how to address financing decisions and raise capital. Throughout the module, you'll also develop your intellectual, academic, communication and problem-solving skills.
Explore the leadership skills and competencies required for managers in a global environment. This module focuses on managerial employability and how you can gain the expertise to get to where you need to be. We'll equip you with competences relating to job search, application and selection, as well as an understanding of your individual 'personal brand'. You'll also develop a strong self-awareness and the confidence to maximise your employability upon graduation.
Examine complex businesses and organisations to determine how its operations and supply chain produce competitive advantage and improve performance. You'll use a range of real-life scenarios along with qualitative and quantitative data to understand, apply and analyse concepts and principles from the field.
Build creative solutions to the sustainability challenges facing contemporary new business enterprises. You'll work collaboratively to develop a proposed ethical small business venture. This could be articulated through a number of contexts, for example, a product or service, process, paradigm, position or business. You'll then attempt to raise crowdfunding finance by presenting your proposal to an ethical investment bank.
What you'll learn
Apply your learning to a strategic organisational issue of your choice. You'll develop and manage a client-consultant relationship, and work in a group supported by a member of staff deliver outcomes for the client using the relevant academic knowledge, skills and critical thinking. This module will be delivered in collaboration with professional mentors, and investors and will add real-life value to your CV.
Gain a critical understanding of organisations as a whole. We'll consider topics such as the business environment, strategic capabilities and purpose of organisations, and the importance of culture as a driver of strategy. You'll learn to distinguish between business and corporate levels of strategy, and the dilemmas that come with innovation, mergers and internationalism. Throughout the module, you'll develop the skills, knowledge and understanding to critically analyse, benchmark and evaluate any organisation from a strategic perspective. Upon completion, you’ll be able to contribute to the strategies of any organisation by working with complex real-life business problems.
Leaders spend significant amounts of time managing the human resource needs of their staff and aligning this strategically with an organisation’s requirements. In this module, you'll learn how the approaches to leadership and behaviour of leaders are considered as they strive to support staff needs in fast-changing environments. Together, we'll evaluate the role of leadership practice in the implementation of strategic human resource management in organisations. We'll also consider the impact of this on those being managed and on organisational outcomes.
Explore the importance of ethical business decision-making. On this module, you'll take a case-based approach to enhance your existing knowledge of business operations, gaining a critical insight into building an ethical and sustainable business. You'll look at how the governance of firms should be organised and how to consider stakeholders when developing approaches to the social responsibility of businesses. After studying this module, you'll have the ability to critically identify, appraise and make recommendations around the ethical and responsibility impacts of business decisions in a range of settings.
Work placements give you exposure to the real industry environments you can expect to go into after you graduate. As part of this module, you'll apply for and undertake a paid placement - typically for a full academic year - between your second and third year. This gives you the chance to use the knowledge and skills you've developed during the first two years of your course while developing transferable employability competencies. You'll have the opportunity to build business contacts in your network and gain an understanding of the roles available to you within the careers market.
In an era of increasing competition and turbulent operating environments, innovation and change are often key to an organisation's survival. You'll study a range of notable contemporary issues related to the significance of innovation, the implications for organisational structure and processes, leadership, strategic management and change management. This module will build on and extend your understanding of strategic management issues and how to lead innovation and change effectively.
Option modules may include
Uncover the dirty secrets of tax havens and how they disrupt the global economy as you explore the secretive world of financial crimes. Corruption has disastrous effects on the economy and is often intertwined with war, conflict and instability. You'll gain an understanding of the dynamic and flexible nature of corruption, thinking about how it has evolved over time and on a global scale. You'll also discover the role accountants, auditors, technology, investigative journalism and social society hold in revealing financial crimes. Finally, you'll build your skills to review the current response to corruption and critically discuss the shortcomings of those approaches.
Innovation and entrepreneurship are key drivers in the global economy. In the ever-changing world of work, both have grown and will continue to grow. This module aims to develop your understanding of the challenges in setting up and developing entrepreneurial business opportunities in today's global economy. We'll increase your awareness of the ways globalisation impacts how entrepreneurs are able to develop business ideas, set-up a business and successfully operate it. You'll also explore contemporary issues in enterprise and entrepreneurship leadership.
Study the theoretical and practical underpinning for global issues management and crisis communication. This module will enable you to learn about issues communication as a leadership tool in mitigating threats to the organisations. You'll develop response strategies to different situations, crises, and stakeholders and you will have the opportunity to practice your skills in our simulation laboratory.
Study the concepts, theory and models relating to machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI). This module will also explore the relationship of machine learning and AI to the key professions such as accountancy, human resource management and public relations. You'll learn about key ideas and developments in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. You'll understand how you might influence the implementation and use of AI and machine learning in organisations.
Develop a detailed knowledge of the structural changes affecting fashion now and in the future, which will affect business strategy. Studying this module will enable you to gain the dynamic presentation skills to underpin the marketing and promotion of these solutions. To critically evaluate the innovations in digital technology which are transforming clothing to embrace smart benefits and new materials. You'll analyse how fashion brands can manage their marketing and retail experience to meet the changing demands of consumers. Your studies will enable you to identify fashion’s sustainability challenges and strategic management approaches to solving these. You'll create a digital event/exhibition/show to market the benefits of one aspect of future fashion to the industry.
Learn to apply and use professional project management tools and techniques as you develop your transferable skills. You'll study and use a range of principles, tools and techniques that assist project managers in ensuring that plans are delivered on time, to the right standard and to budget. Become adept in project management software as you plan and develop projects as part of your assessments using programs like Microsoft Project App. You'll also learn to appraise project proposals for a range of contexts and review ongoing or completed projects in terms of its feasibility, covering financial, sustainability and risk perspectives.
This course offers the opportunity to take a ‘placement’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience. This is usually taken between the second and third year of your degree and will extend the length of your course by an additional year.
Students who choose the placement route find it helps with both their studies and getting a job after graduation. It can build your confidence, contacts, and of course your CV. Leeds Beckett advertise lots of placement opportunities and provide support in helping you find the right placement for you.
Fees and funding
£9,790
UK
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.
£16,840
International 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Fees and funding
£9,790
For students entering in 2026
The annual tuition fee for students entering in the 2026/27 academic year is anticipated to be £9790 (the maximum annual tuition fee cap announced by the UK Government, which is subject to parliamentary approval).
For each subsequent year of study, the University may charge up to the maximum annual tuition fee cap set by the UK Government, which may increase in line with any uplift determined by the UK Government by law or government policy (such increases are expected to be linked to inflation).
Additional accreditation fees - If you would like to hold any additional accreditations you may need to pay an additional fee.
Professional body subscription fees - For courses with professional body subscriptions, you will need to pay any necessary fees directly to the professional body.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee, which is yet to be confirmed.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills.
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Optional Costs
- Scientific calculator (£10)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£16,840
For students entering in 2026
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2026/27 is £16840.
Additional accreditation fees - If you would like to hold any additional accreditations you may need to pay an additional fee.
Professional body subscription fees - For courses with professional body subscriptions, you will need to pay any necessary fees directly to the professional body.
Placement Year
You will normally spend a whole year in placement. For this year you will be charged a reduced fee of £2526.Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Simulation suite, an on-campus system that will help you to develop effective leadership and group participant skills.
Optional Costs
- Scientific calculator (£10)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Scholarships and bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that an education at Leeds Beckett University is open to all. If you're thinking of joining us for undergraduate study, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship or bursary to help with the cost of university. To find out if you are be eligible visit our scholarships and bursaries page.
We also offer a range of non-repayable scholarships for international students. To find out if you may be eligible visit our scholarships for international students page and select your home country from the drop-down list.
91%
of students on BA (Hons) Business & Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things
Career prospects
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a course. Take a look at the team you’ll be working with, employability statistics and career prospects to help make up your mind.
Career Prospects
Whether you aim to climb the corporate ladder, launch your own venture, or work as a freelancer, BA Business & Management gives you the tools to propel yourself into industry. You'll develop a strong global outlook and a versatile skill set, including problem-solving, critical thinking, leadership, and confident communication.
If you enhance your experience with internships and a placement year, you'll gain real clarity about where you'll succeed in the business world. Leeds Beckett graduates go on to make an impact in roles across a variety of industries, including food and drink, fashion, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. Specific roles could include:
- Business analyst
- Business development officer
- Marketing executive
- Management consultant
- Project manager
- Supply chain manager
- Account manager
You could work in areas such as:
- Business transformation manager
- Performance improvement specialist
- Innovation manager
- Supply chain manager
- Human resources officer
- Marketing manager
- Management consultant
- Business analyst
- Project manager
- Account manager
- Entrepreneur
93.2%
of BA (Hons) Business & Management graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*
I love to take my students out of the classroom and beyond the lecture theatre. We go out into the real world of fashion business and into fashion retail emporia, working with local and national organisations of all sizes on live projects. I see fashion becoming a positive force for good and am passionate about shaping curious and creative minds for the future. By studying business and fashion, you can play a part in the future of fashion.
Dr Esther Pugh
Senior Lecturer
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Leeds Business School hosts guest lectures open to students, businesses, professionals, alumni and staff. Gain insight from industry experts, leading business figures and entrepreneurs who are invited to speak across a range of subjects including business and management, leadership, marketing, PR, economics, finance, accounting, and HR.
Find out about any future events by visiting our university events pages.
Studying business management allows you to develop your professionalism and expertise in an ever-changing national and global business environment. You'll gain a critical awareness of the business world and will be able to apply theories and concepts to real-world issues. Many of our modules use live or real projects set by our industry partners. Whether you want to work for a large multinational organisation, the public sector or have ambitions to start up your own business, you'll be well prepared to achieve your goals by studying business management.
Alistair MacAuley
Course Director
Alistair MacAuley
Course Director / Leeds Business School
Alistair Macauley is a Senior Lecturer in retail and is currently the course leader for all of the undergraduate retail provision at Leeds Beckett University.
Our courses are all about developing responsible leadership for tomorrow’s global society. You’ll develop key business and management skills and enhance your employment opportunities by exploring pathways you’re passionate about.
Zoe McClelland
Head of Subject
Our Graduate Promise
We have a dedicated team of people who will support you with all aspects of your career planning, from day one until 18 months after you graduate.
Getting you career ready is an integral part of your university life and this is embedded throughout your lectures and seminars. Outside of your course there is a wide range of support available to help you achieve your career goals, including:
- Getting ready to apply for jobs
- Working on your CV
- Interview skills and assessment centres
- Connecting with employers and organisations
We are ranked 13th Best UK University for Careers Service
(Student Crowd Awards, 2024 – the only awards based entirely on student reviews).
Find out why...
Student life
At Leeds Beckett your experience is important to us, find out more about what to expect from your time on this course and life at uni.
i2i soccer academy
If you're a US student, our partnership with i2i Soccer Academy allows you the opportunity to study in the UK whilst developing your soccer skills.
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Why Leeds?
With great music venues, culture, shopping and parks – we’ve got it all. Voted no.1 student city in the UK* and the Best Place to Live in the North and Northeast**.
*StudentCrowd, Best Student Cities UK, 2024
**The Sunday Times Best Place to Live guide, 2024.
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