About this course
This programme offers modules which provide you with a sound framework in all aspects of business. The course is flexible and you can tailor the modules around your specific interests.
Business and Business Entrepreneurship is built around an entrepreneurial stream that runs through the three stages of the course. You will gain knowledge of business start-up, business growth and development, managing opportunities, starting an online business and developing strategy.
We will support you to achieve your career and study ambitions, which is why if you complete our Employability Plus Gold programme or Changemaker Gold certificate alongside your studies and if you haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating* we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you, or support you into postgraduate study.
*with a 2:2 degree classification or higher
Course Highlights
- Optional placement year.
- Access to the Enterprise Centre.
- Opportunity to develop your own business ideas and concepts.
- Flexible module choices to tailor your degree to your needs.
- Guaranteed paid internship with theNorthampton Employment Promise.
HP Laptop and software included with this course.
Course Details
The course provides you with the practical skills, knowledge, commercial awareness and opportunities to enhance your employability and give you the confidence to develop your own business. Business and Business Entrepreneurship is practical in focus and offers opportunities to work on your own business ideas and network with entrepreneurs. Success comes not only from business knowledge but also from personal attitude. You will be actively encouraged to develop an entrepreneurial spirit and attitude.
This course combines business and business entrepreneurship modules that will provide you with a key grounding in business. The course introduces all areas of business preparing you for a future of making sound operational and strategic decisions which are important as organisations are now demanding higher levels of business related skills. You will be able to utilise our very own Enterprise Club on campus.
Upon completion of the degree, you will be able to progress your career in business, HR or financial organisations stretching across any sector or industry.
Optional Work Placement Year
You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement in between Stages Two and Three of study. If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take up a placement year you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career. Whilst on your Optional Work Placement Year you will study a 40 credit module ‘The Placement Year Experience – Organisations in Context’. We offer a lot of support in helping you to find a placement, which can be in the UK or overseas.
Methods of Learning
For this course you can expect taught study to be a combination of lectures, seminars and workshops, usually for 12 hours per week. We recommend that you spend 24 hours per week in self-directed study time.
Schedule
Three years full-time or four years with an optional work placement year.
Assessments
Most assessment tends to be coursework based, which is likely to include business reports, group projects, essays, consultancy projects and presentations.
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
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University of Northampton Highlights
Institute Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Urban |
Number of Staff |
1,611 |
Number of Students |
11,984 |
Number of International Students |
1000 |
Graduation Employment Rate |
95% |
Student Satisfaction Rate |
89% |
Academic Programs Offered |
Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Mode of Programs Offered |
Full time, Part time and Distance |
Medium of Instruction |
English |
Average Tuition Fee for International Fee |
GBP 12,000 - GBP 15,000 |
Proficiency Test for English Language |
IELTS, TOEFL iBT or Pearson PTE |
Financial Aid |
Scholarships, Funds and Loans |
University of Northampton Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
For all the prospective candidates for the institute, an estimated cost of living in the UK is as cpmipield below.
Tuition Fee
The tuition fee varies from one course to another. Following are some of the popular courses along with the tuition cost:
Undergraduate Courses
Course |
Fee |
BA and BSc Degrees |
GBP 12,900 |
BSc Podiatry / BSc Occupational Therapy |
GBP 13,900 |
BSc Nursing |
GBP 15,750 |
Sandwich / placement Year |
GBP 1,000 |
Graduate Courses
Course |
Fee |
MA or MSc Degrees |
GBP 13,750 |
MBA |
GBP 14,750 |
Cost of Attendance
Basic list of expenses apart from tuition fee are as follows:
Type of Expenditure |
Cost (in GBP, per week) |
Accommodation (includes basic facilities) |
130 to 300 |
Food |
36 to 52 |
Mobile phone |
4 to 14 |
Travel |
Around 17 |
Books and supplies |
Around 11 |
Clothing and personal care |
16 to 26 |
Entertainment |
Around 29 |
University of Northampton Application Process
Basic Admission Requirements
- Certified transcripts of high school/college/university
- One reference required
- Statement of Purpose depicting the interest of the applicant in the chosen course
- MBA applicants must also have a proof of work experience
- Arts and design applicant must also submit their portfolio
The Result of Language Tests for English Proficiency from all the international applicants. The exams valid are IELTS, TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE. Following are the minimum scores required in IELTS to gain admission:
Academic Programs |
Minimum Score |
Undergraduate |
6.0 overall and not less than 5.5 in each section |
Postgraduate |
6.5 overall and not less than 5.5 in each section |
Research |
7.0 overall and not less than 6.5 in each section |
Additional Requirements
- When an international student is accepted they are required to pay the deposit fee of GBP 5,000 and will then receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) from the University.
- Other documents for the visa application process are:
- Passport
- UK visa history form
- Proof of financial support