Business and Finance BA (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Business and Finance BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23000 | £19500 | £23000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £26000 | £16500 - £23500 | £18500 - £28500 |
All Business and Management courses of University of the West of Scotland
Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25010 | £26844 | £34100 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21999 - £30181 | £20891 - £36088 | £24232 - £47892 |
All Business and Management courses in the UK
Course Description
OVERVIEW
Developed in partnership with industry experts, employers and professional associations, the BA (Hons) Business & Finance degree will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to make a positive impact in business and financial professions.
The BA Business & Finance provides a mix of specialist and generic transferable skills essential for your career, whether in business, management or finance.
This degree is part of a suite of degree pathways which centre around our BA (Hons) Business. Each pathway offers its own distinct core modules which differentiate them from each other. Other degree oathways are:
BA (Hons) Business (UCAS: N100)
BA (Hons) Business & Finance (UCAS: N1N3)
BA (Hons) Business & HRM (UCAS: N1N6)
BA (Hons) Business & Marketing (UCAS: N1N5)
This course will enable you to grow your business knowledge and expertise and provide a solid foundation to ensure your professional development as your career progresses.
You'll also benefit from guest speakers who will share with you real-world examples and experiences of business, finance and the tools needed to carve a successful career.
- ADVANCED ENTRY OPTIONS
Direct entry to Year 2 (with an appropriate HNC) and Year 3 (with an appropriate HND) may be possible.
- PRACTICAL FOCUS
Our highly qualified and experienced team of teaching staff, supported by industry guest speakers, will deepen your understanding of business and finance.
- CAREER PROSPECTS
Jobs
With the BA Business & Finance you can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations, such as enterprise and entrepreneurship, marketing or human resources. UWS graduates are well prepared for a successful career in business, management and finance.
Further Study
Some graduates choose further study, leading to a Master of Science (MSc), Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Research (MRes), Master of Philosophy (MPhil), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). Some continue with professional qualifications.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Business and Management courses of University of the West of Scotland
Current jobs
All courses of University of the West of Scotland
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Finance, Banking, Corporate Finance, Fintech courses of University of the West of Scotland
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Business and Finance BA (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland
| 28% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 19% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 7% | Customer service occupations |
| 4% | Other Health Professionals |
| 4% | Teaching Professionals |
| 3% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 3% | Media Professionals |
| 2% | Caring personal services |
| 2% | Natural and social science professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
A minimum of DDM with the main subjects being Science or Maths. Also required: GCSE at C or above in English or English Language, Mathematics and in either Chemistry, or Physics or Dual Award Science.
Entry to Year 1 with SWAP (BBB) Access to Humanities.
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 60 with 5.5 minimum in each skill / component. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
|
| Cambridge English Proficiency | 176 overall with no sub-test less than 169 |
|
| Trinity ISE | ISEII with the minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests |
|
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with no element below 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | no sub-test less than: Reading: 17; Listening: 17; Speaking: 17; Writing: 17 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Business and Finance BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | year 1 |
| International | £16000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - SCOTTISH STUDENTS:
Eligible Scottish domiciled students can usually apply to have their tuition fees paid for them each year of their studies by the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). If you're not sure about your eligibility, you should contact SAAS. You need to apply to SAAS each year of study to have your tuition fees paid directly to UWS.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - UK, IRISH & GIBRALTARIAN STUDENTS:
Eligible students who are domiciled in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland as well as from the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland will qualify for tuition fees of £9,250 per academic session of study to a maximum of three years if you are studying on a four year bachelor degree course (eg. BAcc (Hons) / BA (Hons) / BEng (Hons) / BSc (Hons)). So, if your degree is four years' duration, you will only be charged tuition fees for three years. Similarly, if you are studying a five year integrated master's degree course (eg. MEng (Hons)) the you will only be charged tuition fees for four years.
- TUITION FEE INFORMATION - INTERNATIONAL (NON-EU) & EU STUDENTS:
These tuition fees apply to all non-EU, EEA, and all other EU students (excluding those from Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar, whose fee level is as per UK (non-Scottish) students - see section above for more details).
- ADDITIONAL COSTS:
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs such as consumable study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms. You may also want to purchase some core texts and technology such as a new laptop etc. Some of these additional costs are optional, some, such as uniforms or safety equipment may be mandatory.
Check the course entry on our website for more more information
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
- year 4
University Rankings
Positions of University of the West of Scotland in top UK and global rankings.
See all 20 university rankings of University of the West of Scotland
About University of the West of Scotland
Located in the Scottish town of Paisley, we find the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). This institution also owns and operates three other secondary campuses in Ayr, Blantyre and Dumfries. Paisley campus is attended by a medium-sized student population of roughly 10,000 and provides the opportunity to study a selection of programmes related to Nursing, Engineering, Social Sciences, Business, and Computing.
List of 62 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of the West of Scotland - Course Catalogue
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Accounting & Finance BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 91% | 5% | 8% | £9250 | £19600 | 203 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
|
Accounting and Finance and Computing BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 86% | 0% | 8% | £9000 | £16520 | 112 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Accounting & Finance and Musical Theatre (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time |
|
Finance and Management (Including Year Abroad) BSc (Hons) | University of Essex | 72% | 5% | 9% | £9250 | £20500 | 116 | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
|
Finance (FinTech) with Placement Year BSc (Hons) | University of Reading | 90% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | £27650 | 137 | Reading | On campus Full-time |
|
Accounting and Finance with Law BA (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | - | - | - | £9250 | £15000 | - | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
|
Business with Finance and Economics BA (Hons) | Robert Gordon University | 86% | 2% | 11% | £6600 | £16990 | 165 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Business Finance (with integrated foundation year) BSc (Hons) | Aberystwyth University | 90% | 5% | 10% | £9000 | £16520 | 102 | Aberystwyth | On campus Full-time |
|
Finance, Accounting and Management with a Placement Year BSc (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | 75% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £20500 | 154 | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Business Enterprise & Finance BA (Hons) | University of Strathclyde | 90% | 1% | 5% | £9250 | £19600 | 193 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
