BBA Bachelor of Business Administration
About this course
BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration, a business administration degree centred on core management, finance, and economic principles. The course includes an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Critical Academic Skills, Management in a Global Context, Introduction to Marketing, The Economy, Technology for Business, Introductory Finance, Sustainable Business, and Becoming a Professional.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 points Highers: AABB (over two sittings) BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM HNC: B in graded unit HND: BB
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What students say
Based on about 38 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started
- Continued on course: 36%
- Left higher education: 50%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 14%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 11%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 66%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Modules
- Critical Academic Skills
- Management in a Global Context
- Introduction to Marketing
- The Economy
- Technology for Business
- Introductory Finance
- Sustainable Business
- Becoming a Professional
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BBA Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,000 and £45,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Management studies.
What do graduates of BBA Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BBA Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BBA Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Does BBA Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BBA Bachelor of Business Administration at Heriot-Watt University?
36% of students continued into their second year, and 50% left higher education.