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Bachelor's
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BA (Hons) Business & Management (Top-Up)

DGDavid Game Higher Education · London

The BA (Hons) Business Management Top-Up takes you from a Level 5 qualification to a fully validated honours degree in a single academic year — taught on campus in central London and validated by Buckinghamshire New Univ…

Tuition: £9,735/yr
Duration: 1 year
Intakes: Oct
English: IELTS 6.0

Information from ucdg.ac.uk, updated 3 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management Top-Up takes you from a Level 5 qualification to a fully validated honours degree in a single academic year — taught on campus in central London and validated by Buckinghamshire New University. The programme blends academic study with skills development to enhance employability. Through case studies, live projects and applied research you sharpen your ability to analyse complex, real-world business problems and design credible solutions. You will complete four Level 6 modules — Strategic Marketing, Managing Innovation in Business, Leading and Managing Change and a research-led capstone in Corporate Strategy and Governance — preparing you for graduate management roles, enterprise ventures, or postgraduate study including an MBA.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

At DGHE, we review applications individually, considering each applicant’s unique circumstances. Whether you hold a UK qualification, possess work experience or have obtained qualifications from overseas, we are open to discussing your application and exploring potential pathways for admission. Examples of accepted qualifications a pass in a BTEC HND in a relevant field or a Foundation Degree in a relevant field or other Level 5 UK or Overseas qualifications in a related field Non-standard qualifications & Mature applicants. We encourage mature students who are 21 years of age or older to apply. At DGHE, we value mature students’ diverse experiences and perspectives. While some entry requirements may still apply for this programme, we welcome applicants with relevant work experiences and carefully consider each one individually. English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all areas / 4/C in English GCSE / Functional Skills Level 2. Students who have studied in a country where English is not the primary language will be required to meet our English Language Requirements. However, if you have previously studied a BTEC HND in an English-speaking country, you will be exempt from taking the English test when applying for a Top-up course.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international): £24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer: £2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester): £12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Strategic Marketing30 Credits

Managing Innovation in Business30 Credits

Leading and Managing Change30 Credits

Corporate Strategy and Governance30 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo: £38k
Median starting salary: 120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated: 3 July 2026
Source: ucdg.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the David Game Higher Education website available at ucdg.ac.uk on 3 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with David Game Higher Education; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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