Business Management with Placement Year

Business management is the practice and study of how organisations are led, structured, and operated effectively, encompassing strategy, finance, marketing, operations, human resources, and the broader commercial and social environments in which businesses operate. A business management degree develops the analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and practical understanding of organisational life that are valuable across virtually every sector of the economy. This four-year full-time degree at the University of Law includes a placement year, giving you professional work experience alongside your academic studies.

You will develop knowledge across the core functions of business, learning to understand how organisations create value, how they compete in markets, how they are governed and managed, and how strategic decisions are made in conditions of uncertainty and change. The programme develops communication skills, including the ability to work effectively in different professional contexts and to reflect on your own development, alongside the business knowledge and analytical skills that employers seek. The placement year is a significant feature, placing you in a working organisation for an extended period and allowing you to apply what you have learned and to build professional experience and networks.

A typical entry tariff of 72 UCAS points reflects an inclusive admissions approach, making the programme accessible to students from a wide range of educational backgrounds. Graduates from business management programmes move into roles across management, marketing, finance, operations, human resources, and consultancy in virtually every sector of the economy. Many continue to further professional qualifications or postgraduate study in business, management, or a related specialism.