Undergraduate · Business Management

BA (Hons) Business Management

CMI-accredited with specialisation options at Level 6. Graduate with a Chartered Management Institute qualification alongside your degree — and a title that reflects exactly where you want your career to go.

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in London for wellbeing support communication · NSS 2026
CMI
accredited — graduate with CMI Level 5
£9,790
per year — student finance available
October
next intake — places available now
OVERVIEW

A business degree designed around you

Our BA Business Management is CMI-accredited — meaning you graduate with both a degree and a CMI Level 5 qualification. After graduation, you can apply for Chartered Manager status, the highest status achievable in the management and leadership profession.

You'll specialise at Level 6 in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Human Resource Management — graduating with a named degree title that signals exactly where your career is heading. An optional internship module lets you apply theory in a real London workplace.

Validated by Birkbeck, University of London — with flexible timetables designed for students who want to work alongside their studies.

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Ranked 1st in London for wellbeing support — NSS 2026
Ranked 1st in London for how we communicate wellbeing support, 2nd in London for student representation via the Students' Guild, and 4th in London overall for course quality (NSS 2026).

"I knew I could grow my skillset in this institute. Through my years of study here, I have learned a lot of things about Business Management, they are really rich modules. Bloomsbury changed my mindset massively, and helped me understand exactly what I wanted to do with my future."

Sayefaldeen Suleiman · BA Business Management student
Course Options

Choose your study route

All three routes lead to the same BA (Hons) Business Management degree, validated by Birkbeck, University of London and accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

BA (Hons) Business Management

3-Year Degree

Duration
3 years full-time
Entry
112 UCAS tariff points or equivalent Level 3 qualification such as Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, Foundation year completed with 120 Credits or T Level

A full three-year undergraduate programme covering all core areas of business management. The CMI accreditation means you graduate with a professional management qualification alongside your degree.

UK Students
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

UK Entry Requirements

Standard Entry

UCAS Tariff112 points
BTECExtended Diploma or equivalent
Access to HEDiploma in relevant subject
OtherFoundation year (120 credits) or T Level
GCSEsEnglish Language grade 4/C

Non-Standard Entry

We welcome applications from mature students, career changers, and those without traditional qualifications:

  • 5+ years relevant professional experience
  • Access to HE Diploma (Business or related)
  • Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Foundation year programmes (120 credits)
  • T Level in relevant subject
  • International Baccalaureate (28+ points)
UK Students

Tuition fees & student support

3-Year Degree
£9,790
per year
✓ Tuition Fee Loan
Covers full fees — nothing upfront
✓ Maintenance Loan
Up to £13,022/yr (London rate)
✓ Repayment threshold
Only after earning £25,000+/yr
✓ Free Laptop
Included for all home students
UK Students
HOW TO APPLY

UK Application Process

01

Submit your interest

Complete this form to let us know which course you would like to study and your existing qualifications. Our admissions team will review your details.

02

Apply for Student Finance

Apply for Student Finance as soon as you have submitted your application to avoid delays. Our team can guide you through the process.

03

Receive your offer

You will be offered a place if you meet the entry requirements, or invited to an Admissions Assessment where we can learn more about you.

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Welcome to BIL

Welcome to Bloomsbury Institute! Enrolment and Induction take place the week before your studies begin. Your journey starts here.

The Bloomsbury Institute Difference

Why study here?

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Based in Central London

In the heart of London's education quarter, with access to Birkbeck's vast library and resources.

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Support to find work

As soon as International students are enrolled on the pre-sessional programme or their degree course, they will have access to Student Circus, providing a wealth of vacancies, support, employability courses and resources.

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International Student visa

The Student visa entitles students to work 20 hours per week, full-time during vacation, and on successful course completion they receive a further two-year Graduate visa.

Careers

Where our graduates go

A BIL Business Management degree with CMI accreditation opens pathways into management, marketing, HR, and entrepreneurship. Graduates can apply for Chartered Manager status — the highest professional recognition in management and leadership — giving them a competitive edge in the job market.

Marketing ManagerHR ManagerOperations ManagerBusiness AnalystProject ManagerEntrepreneurManagement ConsultantDigital Marketing SpecialistSupply Chain Manager
£35k
average starting salary for business management graduates
CMI L5
professional qualification included with your degree
3
specialisation pathways — Marketing, HRM, or Entrepreneurship

Salary data: HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023; CMI data: Chartered Management Institute accreditation records.

Career professionals
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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October 2026 Intake · Places Available

Ready to start your business career?

Apply for the BA Business Management — October 2026 intake is now open.