BSc Management
About this course
BSc (Honours) in Management, a business management and geography degree focused on organizational analysis and commercial operations. Core topics include Research Methods, Accounting, Entrepreneurship. The four-year programme provides a comprehensive grounding in business environments and corporate practices. The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Organisations and Analysis and Organisations and Society. The second year builds on this knowledge with compulsory modules such as Management and Analysis and Management and Society. Later stages offer option choices spanning international business, marketing, and leadership development. Students also engage with advanced subjects like Strategic Management, Human Resource Management, and Contemporary Issues in Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 38 (HL 6,6,6)
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 40%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 25%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 8%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Modules
- Organisation Studies : examines major organisational theories, surveys key topics in this area, and explores organisational forms that have emerged in recent times
- Contemporary Issues in Management : provides a learning experience in which you can understand and respond to current and likely future challenges that you will face in the near and intermediate future as a manager and citizen
- Research Methods 1 : develops your skills and knowledge involved in understanding, evaluating and conducting research in the management field
- Research Methods 2 : applies your learning and builds key competencies in library search, problem definition, literature review and research design
- Strategic Management
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development
- Human Resource Management
- International Business
- Marketing
- Management Accounting and Control
- Public Sector Management
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Behavioural Decision Making
- Management of Change
- Corporate Social Responsibility, Accountability and Reporting
- Creativity in Context
- Leadership Development
- Equality and Diversity in Organisations
- Financial Markets and Investments
- International Marketing
- Organisations and Analysis
- Organisations and Society
- Management and Analysis
- Management and Society
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Management at University of St Andrews earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £50,000.
What do graduates of BSc Management at University of St Andrews do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Management at University of St Andrews?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Management at University of St Andrews?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 203 UCAS points.
Does BSc Management at University of St Andrews include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Management at University of St Andrews?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.