
Business Administration (Top up)
University of BedfordshireCourse Overview
Offered by University of Bedfordshire, the BA (Hons) Business Administration (Top up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in business and management. Based in Luton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. This one-year top-up course is for those who already have qualifications (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) or experience in this field and wish to gain a full degree in Business Administration with a specific focus. The course delivers an industry-relevant degree that provides a broad understanding of core business administration across a variety of organisations, situations and operating conditions. It also allows you to specialise in a specific field by choosing one of our Business Administration pathway options: Entrepreneurship & Enterprise; Events Management; Finance & Audit; Human Resour... International tuition fees are £16,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,900
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Bedfordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,500 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £16,500 | £22,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £26,500 | £34,500 |
UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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Student Satisfaction
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