University of Bath School of Management

BSc in Business Administration
Entry requirements

Overview

We look for applications from students whose subjects demonstrate a breadth of conceptual, numerical, analytical and discursive abilities. This reflects our course content which ranges across ‘softer’ managerial subjects such as Human Resource Management, conceptual skills such as Economic Analysis and technical skills such as Finance. We have a strong emphasis on the balance between theory and application. You must be able to write an argument well and be able to interpret numerical information. We do not require previous study of a business-related subject and students taking a business-related subject will not be at an advantage.

A Levels

AAA in one sitting. In exceptional circumstances, AAB
Grade B in GCSE Maths and English also required.

International Baccalaureate

38 points (including bonus points)
No subject below 5 points including English and Maths. Subjects and grades may be specified in the offer.

Preferred subject combinations

We accept Business Studies A-level although it is not a pre-requisite. Many students make a great success of their time on the programme without ever having taken a business-related qualification before. We consider all subjects except General Studies and Critical Thinking but would be unlikely to make offers to applicants with narrow subject combinations that rely predominantly on the same mental capabilities. For example, the following types of narrow subject combinations would be less likely to receive an offer:

Additionally, applicants should offer no more than one of the following subjects within their three A-level (A2)/ IB Higher-Level combinations:

A2 Subjects		IB
Accounting Art and Design Applied Business Studies Applied Science Business Studies Commerce Communications Studies Dance Design and Technology Drama/Theatre Studies Film Studies	Food Science & Technology Home Economics ICT Leisure Studies Media Studies Music Technology Performance Studies Performing Arts Photography Physical Education	Business & Management Design & Technology Information Technology in a Global society Theatre Arts Visual Arts

European Baccalaureate

We require an average pass mark of 80%.

Other UK qualifications

Diplomas:

We consider applications from students studying for Diplomas in the following Lines of Learning: Creative and Media; Engineering; IT; Society, Health and Development; Business Administration and Finance; Land-based and Environmental Studies; Public Services. Applicants should take, for their Additional and Specialist Learning, an A Level which is not one of those on the above list. Ideally, the chosen A level would broaden the applicant’s study skills, e.g. by offering a humanities subject with Engineering or ICT or a quantitative subject with Creative and Media.

The extended project should be a piece of written work such as a piece of applied research. We would invite applicants to explain what they are learning from the extended project within their personal statements.

A typical offer would be: Grade A across the Principal Learning and Extended Project and Grade A in the A level taken for the Additional and Specialised Learning.

BTEC Nationals:

We consider applications from students with BTEC Nationals in E-Business, ICT, Business, Health and Care, Public Services, Engineering and Science. We prefer applicants to be taking a National Certificate plus an A level in an unrelated subject. A typical conditional offer would be: Distinction in the Certificate and A in the A-level. Applicants offering a National Diploma should have studied units which provide a preparation for both numerical and essay-based study.

Access and foundation courses:

Access to Higher Education courses: applicants should gain distinctions on level 2 English and Mathematics and distinctions in at least 30 level 3 credits. Level 3 subjects should include Higher Mathematics and not more than 30 credits of units from the Business Studies list of approved units.

We also consider applications from students studying from a wide range of foundation courses but require them to achieve strong distinction-level performance (i.e. at least 70%).

Non-UK qualifications

If you are an international student, the entry requirements you need may be listed in this PDF document . If they are not and you would like to discuss your qualifications, please contact us directly at BBA Admin.

English language

IELTS: Applicants whose first language is not English, will require a minimum of 7.0 overall in the IELTS-Academic test with no subject lower than 6.5.

Non-academic criteria

While academic achievement is an important part of considering your application, we place a strong emphasis on non-academic attributes. Not only do we look for high achievers academically, but also those who demonstrate a wide range of outside interests and a well developed, balanced personality. The significance of these interests can often be enhanced when the applicant plans a gap year to further develop them. The referee's report also plays a major role in evaluating the prospective student's application.

Frequently asked questions

We have answered some of the more common questions we get from prospective students in the PDF document .  If your query is not answered in this section, please contact us