Complete your BA (Hons) in one year
The one-year Top-Up route for students who already hold a Pearson or SQA HND in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent Level 5 qualification. Study Level 6 modules only — choose four from ten options — and graduate with a full BA (Hons) Business Management.
You'll specialise in Marketing, Entrepreneurship, or Human Resource Management at Level 6, graduating with a named degree title and CMI Level 5 qualification. An optional internship module is available for UK students.
Validated by Birkbeck, University of London and accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.
"Having done my HND elsewhere, I was worried about fitting in — but the small class sizes meant I was part of the group from day one. Graduating with a full degree in just one year felt incredible."
Business Management Top-Up graduateChoose 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.
UK Entry Requirements
UK Application Process
Why study here?
Based in Central London
In the heart of London's education quarter, with access to Birkbeck's vast library and resources.
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.
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.
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.
Salary data: HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023; CMI data: Chartered Management Institute accreditation records.
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