Course overview
Complete the final honours stage through a focused Level 6 Top-up year.
Convert an eligible Level 5 business qualification into a full honours degree while developing strategic, analytical and professional capability.
Course overview
This one-year Top-up programme is designed for applicants who have already completed an appropriate Level 5 qualification. It develops strategic understanding of the business environment and supports career progression through advanced study of management, specialist options and either a business project or dissertation route.
Study locations
Full-time campus delivery is published in London at Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley. Locations and start dates are subject to availability.
Programme structure
Complete the final honours stage through a focused Level 6 Top-up year.
Curriculum
Explore the published modules by academic level.
01Top-up Year
Level 6
Top-up Year
Level 6
- Strategic Management (BMP6033)
- Business Project (BMP6032) (optional)
- Dissertation (BMP6001) (optional)
- International HRM (BMP6034) (optional)
- Learning and Development (BMP6035) (optional)
- Work and the Employment Relationship (BMP6005) (optional)
- E Commerce and Contemporary Marketing Practice (BMP6036) (optional)
- Global Consumer Behaviour (BMP6037) (optional)
- Integrated Digital Marketing Strategy (BMP6038) (optional)
- Retail Management (BMP6009) (optional)
- Advanced Data Analytics (BAM6010) (optional)
- Information Security and Risk Management (BAM6012) (optional)
Module availability and content may change as part of the provider’s ongoing academic review.
Assessment
Practical ways to show what you know.
Assessment may include strategic reports, projects, presentations and either the selected business-project or dissertation route.
Optional modules are subject to availability.
Entry requirements
Your route onto the course.
Academic and admissions requirements
- Successful completion of a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a Foundation Degree, HND or an equivalent professional qualification.
- An admissions interview and/or portfolio may be requested.
English language requirements
- IELTS 6.0 or an accepted Secure English Language Test equivalent is required where English is not the applicant's first language.
Application documents
- Completed application form.
- Qualification certificates and transcripts.
- Evidence of English-language ability where applicable.
- Personal statement and any additional evidence requested during admissions.
Fees & funding
Understand the full cost.
The individual course page describes the amount as the price per academic year.
Locations, start dates and optional modules are subject to availability.
Funding your study
Eligible home students may apply to Student Finance England for tuition-fee and maintenance support, subject to personal eligibility.
Additional bursary and hardship support may be available subject to published criteria.
What you’ll achieve
Skills for ideas that move forward.
Extend prior Level 5 learning into honours-level business study.
Apply strategic thinking to contemporary organisational challenges.
Develop advanced research, communication, analysis and problem-solving skills.
Career opportunities
Where this course can take you.
Career outcomes depend on your experience, further training and the requirements of each role.
Potential career directions
- General management
- Business accounting and finance
- Enterprise
- Human resource management
- Business law
- Marketing
- Retail
- Supply chain management
Frequently asked questions
Course questions.
Who awards the qualification?
The published awarding university is University of Greater Manchester.
Where can I study?
The course is published at five London campuses: Fitzrovia, Holborn, Kingsbury, Southall, Wembley.
When can I start?
The currently published starts are September 2026, January 2027, May 2027.
How long is the course?
The published duration is 1 year full-time.