Key information
- Duration:
- 3 years full time
- Typical A-level offer:
- AAB-ABB
- UCAS code:
- NN12
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Top 20 in the UK for Business and Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2019)
- Top 60 in the world for Business and Economics (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2019)
- 95% of students from the Department of Business and Management were in work or further study six months after graduating (Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education survey 2017)
Join a Business School with innovative approaches to management, and advance your career with this CMI-accredited degree. You will develop the skills and confidence to succeed in business and become a leader of tomorrow.
This course will fully prepare you for the workplace while offering a wide range of options so you can tailor your degree to your career path. You will develop a good understanding of business and organisations within a broader societal context, providing you with the foundation for success in a global environment.
Whether you want to work in management, marketing, social enterprise, human resources or start your own business, our flexible approach will boost your employability prospects. On this degree you can also spend time enriching your experience by exploring different disciplines from across the university, along with the opportunity to spend time in the workplace or studying abroad.
Accreditation
Our accreditation and partnership with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) means you’ll be eligible for a CMI Level 5 qualification in Management and Leadership (subject to CMI moderation and successful completion of all mapped modules) on graduation.
The management skills I gained equipped me for a whole variety of careers, teaching me to think outside the box, organise my time and delegate to others.”Anna Cornish
Business and Management Studies BSc
Entry requirements
A-level
| Typical offer | AAB-ABB |
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| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
| Extended Project Qualification | We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please contact us |
Other UK qualifications
Access to HE Diploma
| Typical offer | Pass with 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above of which 24 credits must be at Distinction. |
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| Subjects | Business Studies or include a Business pathway or module. |
| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C).
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Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects (including A-level mixes)
| Typical offer | D3, M1 and M2 in the Pre-U If you have one A-level and two Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subjects, we would expect you to have a grade A in the A-level and D3 and M2 in the two Pre-Us. If you have two A-levels and a Cambridge Pre-U Principle Subject, we would expect you to have grades AB in the two A-levels and D3 in the Pre-U. |
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| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 32-34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level
| Typical offer | You either need to have:
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| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-5 (A*-B), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels
| Typical offer | Grades AB in A-levels plus Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate. |
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| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-5 (A*-B), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma)
| Typical offer | DDD |
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| Subjects | Business. |
| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade 4 (or grade C). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-5 (A*-B), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
Scottish Highers
| Typical offer | AAABB-AABBB |
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| GCSEs | You will also need Scottish National 5 in Mathematics at grade C. |
| Additional requirements | If you are taking Advanced Highers we would normally expect you to have at least BBB. |
Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced
| Typical offer | Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate and two A-level grades AAB – ABB |
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| GCSEs | You must have GCSE (or equivalent) Mathematics, with at least grade C (or grade 4 in the new grading scale). You should also have a broad range of GCSEs (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects. |
International Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | 32-34 points overall from the full IB Diploma. |
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European Baccalaureate
| Typical offer | Overall result of at least 77%- 80% |
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Other international qualifications
Australia
| Typical offer | Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and between 92% to 88% in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER, or a Queensland OP of 3 to 4 or better. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Austria
| Typical offer | Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of between 1.8 to 2.0 or better for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Belgium
| Typical offer | Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Bulgaria
| Typical offer | Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects). |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Canada
| Typical offer | Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 75% from 6 grade 12 U, U/C or M courses. British Columbia Certificate of Graduation AAABB-AABBB from 5 grade 12 courses. We also recognise the High School Diploma from other provinces -including Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick- where we look for strong performance in grade 12 subjects, and the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (DEC) from Quebec. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
China
| Typical offer | We usually do not accept Senior High School Graduation for direct entry to our undergraduate courses. However, we may consider you if you have studied one year or more of Higher Education in China at a recognised degree awarding institution, or if you are following a recognised International Foundation Year. If you have the Senior High School Graduation, you may be eligible to apply for our International Foundation Year. If you successfully complete an International Foundation Year, you can progress on to a relevant undergraduate course at Sussex. |
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Croatia
| Typical offer | Maturatna Svjedodžba with an overall score of between 4.5 and 4.2 |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Cyprus
| Typical offer | Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of between 19 /20 and 18.5 /20 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Czech Republic
| Typical offer | Maturita with a good overall average. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Denmark
| Typical offer | Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or Studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Finland
| Typical offer | Pass Ylioppilastutkinto with overall final result of at least EEEM |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
France
| Typical offer | French Baccalauréat with overall final result of at least 13/20 to 14/20. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Germany
| Typical offer | German Abitur with an overall result of 1.8 to 2.0 or better. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Greece
| Typical offer | Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18.5 will be considered for first-year entry. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hong Kong
| Typical offer | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 to 5, 4, 4 from three subjects including two electives |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics; you will need a score of 3 in Core Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Hungary
| Typical offer | Erettsegi/Matura with a good average of at least 55544. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
India
| Typical offer | Standard XII results
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Iran
| Typical offer | High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Ireland
| Typical offer | Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level) at H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 to H1,H2,H2,H3,H3. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have at least grade O4 in Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Israel
| Typical offer | Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects, including one five-unit subject. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Italy
| Typical offer | Italian Diploma Di Maturità or Diploma Pass Di Esame Di Stato with a final Diploma mark of between 81/100 and 85/100. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Japan
| Typical offer | Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our Foundation Years. Find out more about Foundation Years. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Latvia
| Typical offer | Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Lithuania
| Typical offer | Brandos Atestatas including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English). |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Luxembourg
| Typical offer | Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Malaysia
| Typical offer | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) with grades of AAB-ABB, Matriculation with a least a grade of 3.5 or UEC with an overall average grade B3 (75%). |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Netherlands
| Typical offer | Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Nigeria
| Typical offer | You are expected to have one of the following:
You must also have a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Norway
| Typical offer | Norwegian Vitnemal Fra Den Videregaende Opplaering - Pass with an overall average of between 4 to 4.5 |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Pakistan
| Typical offer | Bachelor (Pass) degree in arts, commerce or science. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Poland
| Typical offer | Pass Matura with least 3 Extended level subjects in the 75th percentile.
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Portugal
| Typical offer | Diploma de Ensino Secundario normally with an overall mark of between 17/20 and 18/20. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Romania
| Typical offer | Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.5 |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Singapore
| Typical offer | A-levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovakia
| Typical offer | Maturitna Skuska or Maturita with honours, normally including scores of 1 in at least three subjects. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Slovenia
| Typical offer | Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
South Africa
| Typical offer | National Senior Certificate with very good grades. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Spain
| Typical offer | Spanish Título de Bachillerato (LOGSE) with an overall average result of at least 8.0. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sri Lanka
| Typical offer | Sri Lankan A-levels. |
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| Please note | Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Sweden
| Typical offer | Fullstandigt Slutbetyg/Högskoleförberedande Examen with a total of 2,500 credits to include B grades in the majority of subjects. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
Switzerland
| Typical offer | Federal Maturity Certificate. Please note: Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. |
Turkey
| Typical offer | We'll consider students who have taken the Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme, with a score of at least 4/5 or 80/100 in their final year, on a case by case basis for direct entry to year 1. Where direct entry is unsuitable, we'll automatically consider you for one of our Foundation Years. Or you might want to apply to one of our International Foundation Years at the international Study Centre on Campus. Visit isc.sussex.ac.uk/our-courses/international-foundation-year or www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/foundation-years |
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. |
USA
| Typical offer | We look at your full profile taking into account everything you are studying, including the high school graduation diploma, Grade 12 GPA, SAT tests and subject tests and/or ACT grades We are particularly interested in AP tests and would ideally like to see 3 good AP scores. Advanced Placement Tests with scores of between 5,5,4 to 5,4,4 in three subjects. If you have taken the SAT reasoning tests we'd normally expect a combined score of at least 1300 and will look for around 600 in relevant subject tests. If you've taken the ACT we'd expect to see a composite score of at least 26.
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| Additional requirements | You must have a good level of Mathematics. Our entry requirements are guidelines and we assess all applications on a case-by-case basis. |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic)
6.5 overall, including at least 6.0 in each component
IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test.
If you are applying for degree-level study we can consider your IELTS test from any test centre, but if you require a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) for an English language or pre-sessional English course (not combined with a degree) the test must be taken at a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI)-approved IELTS test centre.
Other English language requirements
Proficiency tests
Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English (CAE)
176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CAE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Advanced.
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
176 overall, including at least 169 in each skill
We would normally expect the CPE test to have been taken within two years before the start of your course.
You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Cambridge English: Proficiency.
Pearson (PTE Academic)
62 overall, including at least 56 in all four skills.
PTE (Academic) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about Pearson (PTE Academic).
TOEFL (iBT)
88 overall, including at least 20 in Listening, 19 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 23 in Writing.
TOEFL (iBT) scores are valid for two years from the test date. Your score must be valid when you begin your Sussex course. You cannot combine scores from more than one sitting of the test. Find out more about TOEFL (iBT).
The TOEFL Institution Code for the University of Sussex is 9166.
English language qualifications
AS/A-level (GCE)
Grade C or above in English Language.
Hong Kong Advanced Level Examination (HKALE)/ AS or A Level: grade C or above in Use of English
GCE O-level
Grade C or above in English.
Brunei/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
Singapore/Cambridge GCE O-level in English: grades 1-6.
GCSE or IGCSE
Grade C or above in English as a First Language (grade 4 or above in GCSE from 2017).
Grade B or above in English as a Second Language
German Abitur
A score of 12 or above in English.
Ghana Senior Secondary School Certificate
If awarded before 1993: grades 1-6 in English language.
If awarded between 1993 and 2005: grades A-D in English language.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Level 4, including at least 3 in each component in English Language.
Indian School Certificate (Standard XII)
The Indian School Certificate is accepted at the grades below when awarded by the following examination boards:
Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) – English Core only: 70%
Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) - English: 70%
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB)
English A or English B at grade 5 or above.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
Grades A – C in English
Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) 119/GCE O-level
If taken before the end of 2008: grades 1-5 in English Language.
If taken from 2009 onwards: grade C or above in English Language.
The qualification must be jointly awarded by the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES).
West African Senior School Certificate
Grades 1-6 in English language when awarded by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the National Examinations Council (NECO).
Country exceptions
Select to see the list of exempt English-speaking countries
If you are a national of one of the countries below, or if you have recently completed a qualification equivalent to a UK Bachelors degree or higher in one of these countries, you will normally meet our English requirements. Note that qualifications obtained by distance learning or awarded by studying outside these countries cannot be accepted for English language purposes.
You will normally be expected to have completed the qualification within two years before starting your course at Sussex. If the qualification was obtained earlier than this we would expect you to be able to demonstrate that you have maintained a good level of English, for example by living in an English-speaking country or working in an occupation that required you to use English regularly and to a high level.
Please note that this list is determined by the UK’s Home Office, not by the University of Sussex.
List of exempt countries
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Canada**
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Guyana
- Ireland
- Jamaica
- New Zealand
- St Kitts and Nevis
- St Lucia
- St Vincent and the Grenadines
- Trinidad and Tobago
- United Kingdom
- USA
** Canada: you must be a national of Canada; other nationals not on this list who have a degree from a Canadian institution will not normally be exempt from needing to provide evidence of English.
Admissions information for applicants
| Transfers into Year 2 | No |
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If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, contact us
Don’t meet our entry requirements?
If you don't meet our entry requirements, we recommend our in-house Foundation Year course to prepare you for Year 1 of your chosen degree:
If you don't have the required language skills for this course you could consider the International Study Centre. The ISC offers a range of foundation courses in combination with English language teaching.
Modules
Find out about our types of undergraduate degrees, their structure, modules and credits
These modules are running in the academic year 2019/20. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
- Introduction to Accounting
- Introduction to Marketing
- Principles of Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management
Options from other courses
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
As part of this degree, you can explore subjects that are different to your course through electives and pathways that complement your main subject. You will either have the option to choose an elective as part of this course, or it may be necessary to choose an elective or pathway to meet the credit requirements.
These modules are running in the academic year 2019/20. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Autumn teaching
Options
Autumn teaching
- Business Processes and the Role of IT (OIS)
- Emerging Issues in Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations (HRM)
- Information Systems
- International Business Environment
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship (ENT)
- Leadership Foundations (LEAD)
- Statistics and Introductory Econometrics
Spring teaching
- Entrepreneurship Finance and Accounting (ENT)
- Leading Groups and Teams (LEAD)
- Leveraging Human Capital and Performance (HRM)
- Management of Innovation
- Managing Digital Work
- Managing Global Supply Chains (OPS&IS)
- Public Management
Options from other courses
At Sussex, you can choose to customise your course to build the sort of degree that will give you the knowledge, skills and experience that could take you in any direction you choose.
As part of this degree, you can explore subjects that are different to your course through electives and pathways that complement your main subject. You will either have the option to choose an elective as part of this course, or it may be necessary to choose an elective or pathway to meet the credit requirements.
Study abroad (optional)
Apply to study abroad – you’ll develop an international perspective and gain an edge when it comes to your career. Find out where your course could take you
Professional placement (optional)
You can apply to take a paid professional placement in the third year of your degree. Recent students have gone on placements at:
- IBM
- GSK (GlaxoSmithKline)
- Hewlett Packard.
All students receive dedicated support throughout their placement – from finding an employer to preparing for an interview.
For more details, visit Business and Management: Placements.
Employers, BMEc staff and students discuss the benefits of placements
Having first-hand experience of work provides tremendous knowledge, which greatly compliments my course.”William Ho
Business and Management Studies BSC
Project Executive, Pico
Please note: If you’re receiving – or applying for – USA federal Direct Loan funds, you can’t transfer to the version of this program with an optional study abroad period in any country or optional placement in the USA. Find out more about American Student Loans and Federal Student Aid
These modules are running in the academic year 2019/20. We also plan to offer them in future academic years. They may become unavailable due to staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let our applicants know of such changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.
Core modules
Autumn teaching
Spring teaching
Options
Autumn teaching
- Business Management Case Study
- Critical Perspectives (with a Study Visit)
- Developing Leadership (LEAD)
- Entrepreneurship and Small Firms (ENT)
- International Negotiations Management
- Managing Change (HRM)
- Non-Profit Management and Social Entrepreneurship
Autumn and spring teaching
Spring teaching
Life as an undergraduate student
Find out what it’s like to study business and management at Sussex, including finance, accounting and marketing
By experiencing a purposive balance of theory and practice, our students prepare to succeed in their professional careers, especially as future leaders, entrepreneurs, and business managers.”Dr Mo Moeini
Course Director, Business and Management Studies BSc
Our staff
Dr Petros Chamakiotis
Lecturer in Information Systems
Research interests
Connectivity, Digital Health, Digital Work, New Ways of Working, Online Communities, Qualitative Methods, Virtual Teams
Dr Benjamin Everly
Senior Lecturer in Organisational Behaviour
Research interests
Diversity management, gender and management, Intergroup relations, Race and gender equality
Prof Jacqueline O'Reilly
Professor of Comparative Human ResourceManagement
Research interests
Europe, gender and employment, Gender and ethnicity, Youth
Dr Dimitra Petrakaki
Reader in Information Systems
Research interests
Information Systems, Information technology and organisational change, Organisational theory, Science And Technology Studies, Sociology, sociology of health, sociology of technology
Dr Nachiappan Subramanian
Professor of Operations & Logistics Management and Supply Chains
Research interests
ambi-supply network, Manufacturing Logistics, natural disasters, social preferences, Supply Chain Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Supply chain risk and resilience, Sustainable development
Fees
Fees are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2020. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Additional costs
The Additional Fees below are for the academic year 2019/20, to give you an idea of the additional costs you may have to pay on this course. All costs are best estimates based on market values at the time they are published. We review estimates every year and they may vary with inflation. Find out tips for budgeting as a student.
Study visit abroad
This course has an optional study visit abroad for Year 3 students. The approximate contribution towards costs is £200 per student. If the study visit is undersubscribed we may also offer the study visit to Year 1 postgraduate students.
Critical Perspectives (with a study visit) module
This course has a mandatory study abroad visit in September for final-year undergraduate students. The contribution towards costs is £200 per student.
Chartered Management Institute
Students may opt for membership of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). The University pays for membership while students are taking the course and there are no other exam or book fees for the student.
Find out about typical living costs for studying at Sussex
Find out about our terms and conditions
Scholarships
Our goal is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to regardless of financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique people.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2020.
Careers
Graduate destinations
Recent Business and Management graduates have gone on to jobs such as:
- project manager, Legal and General
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digital marketing officer, CDO Partners
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business development executive, Inside Marketing.
(Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education 2017)
Your future career
Join the University of Sussex Business School and benefit from extensive career support and business connections, including mentoring by employers, networking, guest lecturers and development of your workplace skills.
You’ll develop the business skills for a range of careers, including marketing and retail management, social enterprise, and human resources – and be ready to join the next generation of business leaders.
Outside the classroom you can join our StartUp Sussex programme where you benefit from workshops from consultants in the Sussex Innovation Centre, guidance on developing business ideas, and the chance to win StartUp funding. You can also join the Business Society and join like-minded students who have an interest in business.
Working while you study
Our Careers and Employability Centre can help you find part-time work while you study. Find out more about career development and part-time work
Sussex provided me with so much support and guidance – from career sessions to learning from experienced lecturers on a daily basis. This gave me a firm foundation when I was starting to apply for jobs.”Rebecca Haig
Business and Management BSc
