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BA (Hons) Business Management One Year Top-up - International
BA (Hons)
Business
Management
One Year
Top-up
International
BA (Hons) Business Management One Year Top-up - International
Welcome to
        Bloomsbury
        Institute
        We are a higher education                         As a pioneering and progressive
        institute offering top-up degrees                 organisation that celebrates difference,
        in Business Management.                           our commitment to diversity and
                                                          inclusion applies equally to colleagues
        Join us and you’ll become part of                 and students. An individual’s potential,
        a diverse yet close-knit academic                 not their past, is what secures a
        community of students working hard to             place here.
        improve their lives through education.

        Our academics and practitioners
        genuinely care about their subject
        and the students they teach. And we
        specifically prioritise face-to-face contact
        with lecturers and other students
        alongside online tools to support
        your learning.

        Located in the heart of Bloomsbury,
        central London’s academic and
        intellectual hub, we’re surrounded by
        the best our great city has to offer. Our
        neighbours include the University of
        London’s UCL, the Institute of Advanced
        Legal Studies and SOAS, so our students
        rub shoulders with others from across
        the world studying diverse subjects.

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BA (Hons) Business Management One Year Top-up - International
BA (Hons) Business Management
(One Year Top-up)

Duration: One year full-time

Awarding Body: University of Northampton

Average Contact Hours: 12 per week

Fees: UK: £9,000 | International: £12,000

If you hold a HND (Higher National
Diploma) in Business or a related
                                            ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
subject and you’d like to achieve a
full honours degree in just one year,       Pearson or SQA HND in Business.
we’ve designed our Top-up BA (Hons)         An equivalent Level 5 qualification
Business Management for you.                awarded by bodies such as ABE,
                                            CIM, NCC, ATHE may also
Not only will you learn the theory
                                            be accepted.
and practice behind successful
global business management,                 We also accept comparable
you’ll also gain the skills necessary       overseas qualifications, such as the
to start or accelerate your own             Chinese Dazhuan Diploma.
entrepreneurial adventure…
                                            Applicants who have successfully
Our graduates have the knowledge            completed the first two years of a
and know-how to progress in a range         three-year degree, or three years of
of industries and roles – from human        a four-year degree may be eligible.
resource managers to operations
managers and brand managers.                If your first language is not English,
                                            you will require Academic IELTS at
Many also successfully create their         6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each category).
own businesses, from retail through
to technology startups.

We’ll help you achieve your objectives
by teaching real-life business
situations, case study analysis,
and free access to discussions and
workshops with guest speakers.

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Modules

          Level /
                          Semester 1                                 Semester 2
          Year
          Level 6         Strategy,               Critical Issues    Business           Option
          ­– Year 1       Enterprise and          in Business        Research           (30 credits)
                          Innovation              Management         Project
                          (30 credits)            (30 credits)       (30 credits)

        Level 6 Options                                         How you’ll be taught
        All students will choose one 30-credit                  Throughout your studies you’ll be taught
        module from:                                            via three methods: lectures, workshops
                                                                and seminars.
               Corporate Risk Management
                                                                You can look forward to hearing
               Small Business Management                        interesting and challenging talks from
                                                                subject experts, participating in debates
               Cross Cultural Management
                                                                and conversations with your peers
               (subject to demand)
                                                                and applying your knowledge in
               Consumer Behaviour                               practical ways.

                                                                Assessments come in a mix of formats
                                                                and will vary depending on your
                                                                chosen options. These include essays,
                                                                portfolios, exams, reports, group
                                                                presentations and case studies.

                                                                We aim to provide all the support you
                                                                need to make sure you have the skills
                                                                and understanding you need to engage
                                                                with your assessments.

                                                                Our tutors and staff are specialists in
                                                                providing support for students who
                                                                may lack experience or confidence in an
                                                                academic environment.

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BA (Hons) Business Management One Year Top-up - International
Working in the UK
        Whilst studying with us, international            Those on the Graduate route will be
        students can work part-time up to 20              able to work or look for work after their
        hours per week during term-time and               studies for a maximum period of 2 years.
        full-time during vacations.
                                                          We assist all our graduates who wish
        And if you’re planning on working in the          to apply for the Graduate Route and
        UK after you’ve completed your course,            our Student Engagement, Wellbeing and
        then we have good news…                           Success (SEWS) team can also support
                                                          you with job applications, CVs and
        From 1 July 2021, all international               cover letters.
        students who have successfully achieved
        a degree with us can apply for the new            For more information, head to
        Graduate Route.                                   our website.

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Why study
with us?
Studying for a degree is a serious          You'll be taught in our new, central
investment of your time, energy and         London building, Cambridge House.
money. This is a major life decision.
We understand and respect this.             Cambridge House has recently
                                            undergone a multi-million pound
So here are a few reasons why               refurbishment and all students will
Bloomsbury Institute might be the           have access to state of the art teaching
right place for you:                        rooms, and plenty of space to study
                                            when you don’t have classes.
Our courses will equip you with the
skills, knowledge and capabilities          We’re committed to understanding and
necessary to flourish in your business      supporting every individual who chooses
career – and throughout life.               to study with us.

Our student-focused Student                 Our Student Guild, societies and access
Recruitment and Admissions teams            to the University of London’s Student
are dedicated to guiding you through the    Central facilities ensures numerous
admissions process.                         opportunities to meet and socialise
                                            with other students.
Bloomsbury is a wonderful place to
be. It’s in the heart of Central London,
steeped in history and culture, a short
walk to Covent Garden, Soho, the West
End and Kings Cross, and connected
to every part of the city by tube and
bus. This means you’re connected to
everything London has to offer, from free
events and meet-ups to entertainment,
culture, shopping and food.

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BA (Hons) Business Management One Year Top-up - International
Your classes will
    take place in our
    brand new, central
    London building

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More than
just your student
number
At Bloomsbury Institute, you’re never just a number.
We care about your success and do everything we can
to help you achieve your objectives.

We have 1,000 students (compared to the average UK university which
has 13,000) and treat everyone as an individual.

Wherever you are from, whatever you need, we never let you get lost
in the system.

That means tailored support covering everything from academic skills
through to employability, disability and help with visa applications.

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Support
         Studying for a higher education                    External Speakers Programme
         degree can be a daunting experience
         – but students should never feel                   Our External Speakers Programme
         overwhelmed. We have people here                   includes our Lunchtime Dialogues Series
         to help and advise and they are always             and our School of Business, Law and
         available to speak.                                Accounting guest speaker events, where
                                                            we welcome high profile speakers to
         Let’s Grow –                                       share their experiences and insights with
                                                            our students.
         employability support

         Let’s Grow is embedded within our                  Wellbeing
         courses and offers extracurricular
                                                            Our wellbeing programme offers
         activities to help you prepare for life after
                                                            students the opportunity to take time
         graduation, including job applications
                                                            out and find that sense of calm and
         and CVs.
                                                            centredness which lies at the heart
                                                            of a balanced, fulfilling life.
         Learning Enhancement
         – academic skills and                              Disability Service
         language support
                                                            Disabilities, long-term medical
         Learning Enhancement offers academic               conditions, and specific learning
         support to students when you need                  difficulties should never barriers to
         it, including one-to-ones, assessment              success. Specially trained staff advise,
         feedback and workshops.                            support and make any adjustments
                                                            that might be required (including exam
                                                            arrangements) to make sure your
                                                            individual needs are met.

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The next step
is yours
We offer September and January intakes for all our courses.

There are two different ways of applying to us – through UCAS
or directly via our website.

When applying via UCAS, the code for Bloomsbury Institute is L73,
which you will need to complete your application.

If you are applying directly through our website, please follow the link:
bil.ac.uk/how-to-apply

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What sort of visa                                     English language
         do I need?                                            requirements
         If you’re an international student looking            As part of the application process, you’ll
         to study a course that is longer than                 need to prove your knowledge of the
         six months, you will have to obtain a                 English language. You can find more
         Student Visa and gain entry clearance                 information about this on our website,
         to study and travel to the UK.                        including what test you’ll need to take
                                                               and the score you’ll need to achieve:
                                                               bil.ac.uk/how-to-apply/
         What supporting                                       international-students/
         documents do I need?
         You will need the following documents:

         •       Current & valid passport/
                 travel document
         •       Previous UK Visas
         •       Your original transcripts and
                 certificates Evidence of maintenance
                 (e.g. recent bank statement)
         •       Proof of English language
         •       Tuberculosis certificate (for countries
                 listed on the UKVI website)

         For information about applying for
         a visa, please visit the UKVI website:
         gov.uk/student-visa or contact us at
         visa.compliance@bil.ac.uk.

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International
qualifications
When making an application, we
recommend that you upload a copy of your
certificates and transcripts, along with any
supporting translation documents. If no
qualifications are uploaded, it may cause
a delay in your application and affect your
visa processing time.

Because there are so many
different international qualifications,
it’s difficult to put together a list of all
the equivalent qualifications we accept.
We encourage you to contact us about
your qualifications, so we can discuss
your options and what course is best for
you. Email us on
international@bil.ac.uk

You can apply for the Student Visa on the
UKVI website:
gov.uk/student-visa/apply

For more information please visit
our website:
bil.ac.uk/how-to-apply/
international-students/

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Speak to us
If you’d like any more information about studying
with us, or you’re interested in applying to one of our
courses, we’d love to hear from you.

Call our Student Recruitment team on 020 7078 8844.

Or email them on hello@bil.ac.uk
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