Course Fees | Business Studies degree BA (Hons)
Course code: N103 Level: 6
Business studies is a popular, well-established subject that provides an excellent foundation for any aspiring business person. This online Business Studies degree is ideal if you are looking for promotion within your current organisation, are starting your own company, or wanting to move into a more business-orientated career. With our online Business Studies degree, you gain all the benefits of a UK degree, without relocating or having to put your career on hold.
Relevant topics
You’ll have the opportunity to examine interesting topics of real relevance to today’s business world, such as finance, strategy, entrepreneurship, innovation and globalisation.
Theory that directly relates to the workplace
Throughout the course, you will be encouraged to put to the test the theories and concepts you’ve learnt – to see how these work in real business situations. This means that you’ll be gaining a more practical, relevant qualification.
We are currently updating and revalidating the module content for this course. From September 2013 each module will be worth 20 credits instead of the current 15. This means you may be doing fewer modules but will be covering topics in more depth.
Full details to follow.
You will need A levels or equivalent qualifications such as a BTEC Certificate or Diploma, an International Baccalaureate, OU credits, an Access to HE diploma, Scottish Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate.
We’ll also consider all the information that you include in your application, including evidence of any relevant experience which demonstrates you have the potential to succeed on this online learning degree.
If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification.
For this course you will need at least one of the following:
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
- Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
- Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
- London Tests of English: we accept level 4 for undergraduate courses
- International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
- International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C
| Per module | Modules | Total | Start | |
| UK/EU | £595 | 18 | £10,710* | Sept/Jan/May |
| Overseas | £620 | 18 | £11,160* | Sept/Jan/May |
*Prices correct for 2013/2014. Subject to annual increase in September 2014.
Flexible payment plans available
Choose from three options:
- Pay only for the modules you are studying
- Pay your full course fees upfront, receive a 5% discount and avoid annual increases
- Pay for all modules studied in the year and receive a 5% discount (September enrolment only)
Funding options for undergraduate UK students
Depending on where you are from in the UK, you may be eligible for a part time student loan towards the cost of your undergraduate degree. Find out more about the options available to you.
A qualification that’s relevant to all careers
Our business graduates have gone on to work in many areas, including sales, operations, HR, marketing and accounts. These positions have been in companies of varying shapes and sizes, from large corporates such as Shell and IBM, through to small and family-run businesses.
You may wish to consider a postgraduate degree such as our MSc Strategic Management or further professional business and management vocational courses such as those run by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), Edexcel, CIPD or ILM.
With a minimum of 3 years management experience, you could then go on to apply for an MBA.
As a University of Derby graduate, you are eligible for a 10% discount on any of our postgraduate degrees (available up to three years after graduation).
