Available in Clearing
Launching and running a business requires specialist skills, expert knowledge and smart methods. We can help you develop them.
With this hands-on degree, you’ll gain the knowledge of all aspects of business so that you’re ready to tackle the dynamic business world with confidence as an entrepreneur or as part of an organisation.
Joint 9th in the UK
for Student Experience
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026
2nd in the North of England
for 'How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them'
National Student Survey (NSS) 2026, HEIs only
4th in the North of England
for 'How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future'
National Student Survey (NSS) 2026, HEIs only
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Set up your own business
with support from our lecturers
Study abroad
to gain international experience
AMBA & AACSB
accredited Business School
Participate in live projects
with real businesses
Boost your CV
with a placement year
Specialise
or keep your options open
About this course
Unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Learn how to start your own business or energise an organisation from the inside.
You’ll learn how businesses function as a whole, studying the areas that an entrepreneur needs to understand. So you’ll cover topics like accounting, marketing, HR, supply chain, business ethics, e-commerce and organisational management.
You’ll also discover what factors can make or break entrepreneurs and get hands on with a local SME. This pathway is an opportunity to unlock your entrepreneurial potential and pitch real business ideas to investors.
You could also find yourself on a placement with the likes of BMW, Disney, Sony or Jaguar Land Rover; or even spending a year or a semester studying abroad at one of our partner institutions around the world.
What will businesses look like in 2030? It's up to you
Foundation year
A foundation year at the University of Hull gives you a solid grounding of knowledge and boosts your academic skills, so you can progress on to your chosen programme with confidence.
The foundation course you enrol on may not be an exact match to your chosen degree, but don’t worry. Our foundation courses combine content from multiple related courses in the same subject area, giving you more flexibility and choice about the degree path you take.
For example, if you apply for a Music Foundation Year, you’ll join our Media Foundation course. So, if you decide to switch - say, from Music to Graphic Design - you can do so without restarting your foundation year.
Module options
Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules, such as a dissertation, are worth more. In these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.
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Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
This module is designed to give you the best possible start to your university studies, making sure you have all the essential skills you need to succeed. Through lectures and workshops we will teach you how to write in an academic style, how to find quality sources, and how to reference work, culminating in writing up a mini-research project.
core
20 credits
Global Issues for Business
This module examines how business management activity should be set in the context of the important global issues facing the world today. Recognising that contemporary organisations are typically international in their nature, it often follows that managers within such organisations may face ethical dilemmas related to global issues. Accordingly, students who are about to enter the current fast-changing business arena must be aware of these challenges.
core
20 credits
Foundation Year Research Project
This module will equip you with the necessary skills to conduct research on a specific interest. With support from a supervisor in your subject area, you will navigate through the research process, from identifying an area of interest to presenting a proposal and writing up your findings.
core
20 credits
Group Challenge (Humanities)
Formulate and execute a group led enquiry into texts, cultural artefacts, film, music or dance. You'll explore their topics in groups at supervised workshops and develop questions on the cultural object relates to the living world of human experience, as well as developing your own methods to answer these questions.
compulsory
20 credits
Foundation in Data Analysis
Develop a strong foundation in data collection and analysis. This module will introduce you to qualitative and quantitative data and how to analyse it; the collection of primary and secondary data; the production of high-quality graphics; and report writing.
compulsory
20 credits
Academic Writing Skills
Developing confidence in expression, oral as well as written, is a key feature of this module, which aims to familiarise you with university submission and assessment procedures. This is a clear building block towards your degree programme and places you at a distinct advantage when you move into the following year.
compulsory
20 credits
Accounting and Finance
Delve into topics such as financing decisions, cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption costing, variance analysis and budgeting.
compulsory
20 credits
Developing Self and Others
Assessing your human skills and developing good habits is central to your professional development. This module allows you to gain a better understanding of what is needed from the wider business perspective and apply theories of positive habit development in practice.
compulsory
20 credits
Business Ecosystems and Environmental Analysis
Advance your analytical skills and understanding of macro- and micro-influencing shapers of business environments and ecosystems, and apply them to real-world business challenges.
compulsory
20 credits
Who do you work for? Yourself.
Featured module- compulsory
- 20 credits
Ready to turn your business idea into a real venture? This module is your launchpad to creating, testing and pitching your own start-up.
You’ll transform promising ideas into tangible prototypes, test them with real customers, and run a live trial of your business – gaining hands-on entrepreneurial experience at every stage.
You’ll refine your value proposition, build confidence in decision-making, and develop the resilience and agility every founder needs. With support from an experienced entrepreneurial mentor, you won’t just learn about start-ups – you’ll build one.
Prepare to step into the world of innovation, investment, and opportunity. Don’t just imagine being an entrepreneur – become one.
Join us and pitch your venture to a panel of entrepreneurs for the chance to win funding and take your idea to the next level.
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Emily Brown: Placement
Student Story
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Featured academics
You’ll be taught by experts in the likes of leadership, finance, human resources management and economics as part of a vibrant community within our Business School.
We’re also a member of the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). So you’ll become a successful and sustainable leader.
Dr Ryan Handley
Lecturer
Ryan is an experienced manager and lecturer. Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, his teaching focuses on Personal Development, Organisational Behaviour and Cross-Cultural Management.
Dr Igor Menezes
Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in OBHRM and People Analytics
Igor Menezes is a psychometrician, RSS Graduate Statistician, Chartered Psychologist and Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society, and Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in People Analytics at Hull University Business School.
Entry Requirements
What do I need?
At Hull, you're a name, not a number. It's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application.
If you're not eligible for direct entry to this course, we may recommend a foundation year as an alternative route to studying for a degree.
To discuss your options, send us an enquiry or call us from 8am on Results Day on 01482 466100.
Every year, hundreds of students join the University of Hull through Clearing for all sorts of reasons and go on to achieve great things. Learn more about Clearing.
Qualification types
We accept a wide range of qualifications and combinations of qualifications, including A levels, BTECs and other accepted qualifications.
We don’t just see what you’re like on paper, we see you. All of you. Your achievements, work experience, music and sport qualifications and the projects you’ve been involved in. We want to hear it all.
Fees & Funding
How much is it?
Tuition fees for 2027 entry have not been confirmed. Please use 2026-27 information as a guide.
For UK students, our standard course fee is £9,790 per year. Keep in mind that some courses are longer - for example, spending your third year abroad will make your degree four years in total.
If you choose to study a foundation year as part of your course, the fee is £5,760.
Planning a year abroad? This costs £1,465 for UK students.
Thinking about a year in industry? This is £1,955 for UK students.
How do I pay for it?
You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. Once you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us.
You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,544 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income.
Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left university and earn more than £25,000 per year.
See our full fees and funding information for more details and to find out what support we can offer.
Foundation Year Fee
£5,760
Standard Tuition Fee
£9,790 / year
The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index.
Future prospects
Whether you’re building on your existing knowledge of business and management or adding to your knowledge from another subject area, the successful completion of a BA Hons in Business Management equips you to pursue a wide range of career paths.
You’ll graduate with a comprehensive skill set and in-depth knowledge that is transferable into any professional industry, with the confidence to become a successful leader of the future.
Become part of the next generation of futuremakers
Like what you've seen? Then it's time to apply.
The standard way is to apply through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skills qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing us with your academic qualifications.
Not ready to apply yet?
Visit our next Open Day, and see all that the University of Hull has to offer. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.
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