| UCAS code | N202 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Business and Management |
| Contact | Web: Enquire online |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB |
|---|---|
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A-Level: BBB |
| UCAS code | NN12 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Business and Management |
| Contact | Web: Enquire online |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB |
|---|---|
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A-Level: BBB |
| UCAS code | N204 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Business and Management |
| Contact | Web: Enquire online |
| Typical offer | A-Level: AAB |
|---|---|
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A-Level: BBB |
Overview
- A comprehensive and future-thinking business degree covering the fundamentals of business operations, including management practices, accounting, finance, marketing and human resources
- This degree utilises an international approach to business, developing your understanding of the purpose and functioning of organisations within the global business environment
- Optional modules allow you to either pursue a broad understanding of topics, or to specialise in your chosen field of business, ensuring you can tailor the programme to your career aspirations
- Suitable for students studying business subjects for the first time, as well as those building on existing knowledge
- Student Startup Incubator programme available to all students. Provided by SETsquared Exeter, part of the SETsquared partnership, the global #1 University Business Incubator - UBI Global 2019
Business School of the Year
Times Higher Education Awards 2022
Top 10 for Business and Management
9th in The Complete University Guide 2025
All Business School departments are top 10 for graduate prospects
The Complete University Guide 2025
Learn creative problem solving and entrepreneurial skills in our new CQ makerspace
Business School of the Year
Times Higher Education Awards 2022
Top 10 for Business and Management
9th in The Complete University Guide 2025
All Business School departments are top 10 for graduate prospects
The Complete University Guide 2025
Learn creative problem solving and entrepreneurial skills in our new CQ makerspace
Through my time at the University of Exeter, I have been pleasantly surprised by the breadth of support available through careers chats, CV guidance, society events, revision classes and office hours. My advice to upcoming and potential students would be to make use of the abundance of resources available as they can truly aid your academic and professional experience, as they have with me!
Joel
BSc Business and Management with Industrial Experience
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | AAB | N/A |
| IB | 34/665 | N/A |
| BTEC | DDD | N/A |
| GCSE | C or 4 B or 5 |
Grade C or 4 in GCSE English Language, and Grade B or 5 in GCSE Mathematics (or: GCE A-Level/AS Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Pure Mathematics or Core Mathematics) |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade | N/A |
| T-Level | Distinction | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: BBB |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B1. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Course content
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
You may take option modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Business School optional modules for stage 1-3 can be seen on this module list, modules that are marked 'DA' are for degree apprenticeships only.
This degree offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in a related industry or studying abroad.
If you choose one of these options your placement year will take place in your third year, before returning to complete your degree at Exeter in your fourth and final year of study.
You can apply directly to one of these options via UCAS, or you can apply to the standard 3-year course and transfer onto one of these options in the first term of your first year.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BEA3008 | Finance for Managers | 15 |
| BEM3065 | Strategy | 15 |
Optional modules
75 credits of optional modules
Elective Choice for 15 Credits of Management Modules in Stage 3 – Students must choose one of the following as an elective module.
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BSc BS and BSc B&M Management optional modules 24-25 | ||
| BEM3088 | Advanced Strategic Management | 15 |
| BEM3022 | Purchasing and Supply Management | 15 |
| BEM3046 | Managing Human Resources: Advanced Issues | 15 |
| BEM3052 | Managing Change and Crisis in Organisations | 15 |
| BEM3082 | Building Resilient Leaders | 15 |
Course variants
The Business and Management degree offers you the opportunity to spend a year working in a related industry or studying abroad.
If you choose one of these options your placement year will take place in your third year, before returning to complete your degree at Exeter in your fourth and final year of study.
You can apply directly to one of these options using the UCAS codes below, or you can apply to the standard Business and Management course and transfer onto one of these options in your first term at Exeter.
- BSc Business and Management (3 years)
- BSc Business and Management with Industrial Experience (4 years)
- BSc Business and Management with Year Abroad (4 years)
UCAS code: NN12
Why choose a year in industry?
- Gain a proven work history that is excellent to discuss at job interviews and gives you a head start in the working world
- Get paid! Typical salaries range from £19,000 to £23,000 but can extend from £15,000 to £52,000
- Over 50% of students are offered graduate jobs from their placement employer
- 97% of With Industrial Experience graduates were in graduate employment or postgraduate study within 6 months of graduating, compared to 93.5% of non-WIE graduates (DLHE 2017)
- Increase your confidence and resilience, and make friends for life
What does a year in industry mean for me?
The ‘With Industrial Experience’ (WIE) pathway is a four-year version of your degree, in which your third year is spent in a professional placement before returning to university for your fourth and final year. The Business School Careers Team supports you every step of the way, helping you identify placement providers, create a strong application, practice interview techniques, and support you while you are in placement. The placement year assessment currently comprises of:
- Progress reports provided by employers
- A reflective essay
- A business report
How do I secure a placement and where can I go?
You are responsible for sourcing and securing a work placement, but you will be supported throughout by the Business School Careers Team and assigned an academic tutor for the duration of your placement. Placements are available internationally. Previous placement providers include Adidas, Apple, ASOS, Bank of England, Deloitte, Disney, EY, GlaxoSmithKline, Goldman Sachs, PwC
Does it count towards my degree?
The placement year is assessed and contributes 1/7th of your final degree classification when you graduate.
Does it affect my tuition fee?
During your placement year you will pay a reduced tuition fee of approximately 20% of the maximum fee for that year. Find out more on our tuition fee webpages.
How do I apply?
‘With Industrial Experience’ is available on all our undergraduate programmes. You can apply through UCAS or ask to transfer onto WIE in the first term of your first year. Find out more on our Careers pages.
Other work experience options
If you choose not to undertake the four-year WIE pathway, there are other ways to gain work experience, from the Business Internships and Placements Module, to summer internships. Find out more on our careers pages.
UCAS code: N204
Why choose a year abroad?
- In a complex and hyper-connected world, it is more important than ever to demonstrate a global outlook to employers
- A report by Universities UK International shows that graduates who are mobile during their degree are more likely to earn more than non-mobile peers
- Broaden your perspective in a way that benefits you for life: accelerating your resilience and flexibility, developing your ability to communicate across cultures, and demonstrating that you take the initiative
- We find students return from their year abroad with heightened self-confidence and an impressive work ethic.
What does a year abroad mean for me?
The ‘With Year Abroad’ (WYA) pathway is a four-year version of your degree, in which your third year is spent studying at one of our 60 partner universities (spanning 26 countries), before returning to university for your fourth and final year. There is also the opportunity to combine study and work abroad, doing a semester of study at one of our partner universities followed by a semester of work in a placement that you secure anywhere in the world. The Business School Study Abroad Team supports you every step of the way, helping you to decide where to go, create a strong application, and supporting you while you are abroad.
Where can I go?
We have partners in: Canada, USA, Mexico, Peru, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Slovenia, Italy, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand
Does it count towards my degree?
The placement year is assessed and contributes 1/7th of your final degree classification when you graduate.
Does it affect my tuition fees?
If you spend a full academic year studying abroad you will pay a reduced fee of approximately 15% of the maximum fee for that year.
How do I apply?
Year abroad options are available on all our undergraduate programmes. You can apply for the four year ‘With Year Abroad’ variant of your degree through UCAS or ask to transfer onto the WYA programme in your first year. Acceptance is dependent on satisfactory academic performance and the level of research you have undertaken into your chosen institution. Find out more on our study abroad webpages.
Other study abroad options
If you choose not to undertake the full year studying abroad, there are other ways to gain a taste of the study abroad experience. You can spend two to six weeks at one of our international partner universities. Find out more on our study abroad webpages.
My favourite part of my course was my placement year. Because I has chosen the placement year pathway, in my first and second year, I had modules within my course dedicated to helping with CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile writing and designing, as well as mock interviews and assessment centres courtesy of the Career Zone.
There were many workshops available on applying for jobs and being a good candidate which I found very helpful. I also had many 1:1s with career advisors to discuss specific details about applying for jobs, my CV, cover letter and more. These services were very helpful.
Nana
BSc Business and Management with Industrial Experience
Fees
Tuition fees for 2025 entry
UK students: £9,535 per year
International students: £24,700 per year
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students, such as our Global Excellence Scholarships*. Financial support is also available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
You will learn through a mix of:
- Lectures of one or two hours once a week for each module. These give you the information central to the module and help you understand complex ideas.
- Seminars and tutorials every week or every other week for each module. They cover in-depth discussions of topics introduced in lectures.
- Total timetabled study hours (lectures, seminars, tutorials) for your whole degree are on average between 11 and 14 hours per week. In addition you are expected to complete an average of 20-25 hours of independent or group study per week.
How will I be assessed?
Modules are assessed through a mixture of:
- Group work
- Coursework
- Project work
- Examinations
The weighting of these components varies according the module. Coursework is typically between 2,500 and 6,000 words in length, and exams are usually held at the end of the module in January and May/June.
Where will I study?
You will be based at the purpose built University of Exeter Business School located on the Streatham Campus in Exeter, Devon.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Proficiency in a second subject
If you complete 60 credits of modules in one of the subjects below, you may have the words 'with proficiency in [e.g. Social Data Science]' added to your degree title when you graduate.
- A Foreign Language
- Data Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Law (Penryn Campus only)
- Leadership
- Management
- Social Data Science
Your future
The University of Exeter Business School provides a range of careers and employability support for Undergraduate students. Visit the Business School Career Zone web page for more information.
Global opportunities
The BSc Business and Management degree adopts an international outlook meaning you will develop an understanding of the global business environment. Combined with the opportunity to study abroad or work a year in industry, you will be well-placed to work for local or international companies.
Your degree demonstrates that you have the following professional skills
- Understand organisations and the markets they operate within
- Create, evaluate and assess business and management opportunities within a range of contexts
- Demonstrate excellent negotiation, influencing and persuasive skills
- Demonstrate effective communication, project management and leadership skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills such as awareness and sensitivity of the diversity of people, cultures, business and management issues
- Evidence of utilising an effective balance of creative and critical thinking to solve organisational challenges
Examples of BSc Business and Management graduate roles
- Project Manager
- General Management Trainee
- Investment Banking Analyst
- Business Development Consultant
- Brand Manager
- Events Manager
BSc Business and Management graduates have worked for
- CrowdCube
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Vodafone
- Thomson Reuters
- Rolls Roce PLC
- JP Morgan
