BA Business
About this course
BA in Business. The programme includes a Management Development Programme and offers flexibility in subject choice across the degree. Strathclyde Business School is the only business school to hold the Small Business Charter Gold Award and was named Times Higher Education UK Business School of the Year in 2016.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B, (an essay-based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English) GCSE Maths 6/B) or AAA for Accounting (GCSE English Language or Literature 6/B, (an essay-based A Level may be considered in lieu of English) A Level Maths A) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics) or 36 for Accounting (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies HL5)
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What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 207 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 180 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 77%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 16%
- Other qualifications: 3%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £50,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £7,500 more than the UK median for Business studies.
What do graduates of BA Business at University of Strathclyde do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business at University of Strathclyde?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 210 UCAS points.
Is BA Business at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BA Business at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business at University of Strathclyde?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.