BA Business
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
BA (Hons) Business, a business and management degree addressing private, public and tertiary sector operations. The course includes a competitive study abroad scheme allowing students to study with an international partner institution in the third year.
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Entry requirements
Please visit our Undergraduate Entry Requirements page for information on our different entry requirements, including country-specific details for EU and non-EU qualifications. | Year 1 -- Scottish Highers: Standard entry requirements: BBBB (108UCAS Tariff points); Minimum entry requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points); Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) with successful completion of one of the following: - UWS Foundation Academy - Foundation Apprenticeship - UWS Next Steps to University module - Top-Up - LEAPS; A levels: Standard entry requirements: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H3H3; International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points; Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP): Access to Humanities (BBB); BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Level: Full T-Level with Grade P (A* - C); Access to HE Diploma: BB | Year 2 -- Scottish Advanced Highers: BCC (128 UCAS Tariff points); A Levels: BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points); T Level: Full T Level in relevant subject with Grade M (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM in relevant subject; HNC: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism; Fashion Business; Graded Unit C or above required | Year 3 -- HND: Business; Business Management; Administration & IT; Event Management; Events; Travel & Tourism
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What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 77%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 71%
- Gained a higher qualification: 11%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 530 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 97%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 32%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- A degree: 14%
- Other HE qualification: 37%
- Other qualifications: 6%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business at University of the West of Scotland?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Business at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Does BA Business at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business at University of the West of Scotland?
71% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.