Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) - BBA (Hons)
Course Overview - Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration (with Honours) - BBA (Hons)
The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree aims to develop students’ understanding of the area of Business Administration and Management and develop practical skills appropriate for careers in this area. Theory and practice are given equal emphasis to give a holistic understanding of the role of Business Administration as well as knowledge of and skills associated with business start-up, growth and innovation.
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The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree aims to develop students’ understanding of the area of Business Administration and Management and develop practical skills appropriate for careers in this area. Theory and practice are given equal emphasis to give a holistic understanding of the role of Business Administration as well as knowledge of and skills associated with business start-up, growth and innovation.
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A05-J56
Institution Code
H24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
For entry to Year 2: BBB including one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
HNC (Business preferred) with B in a graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HNC in Business with A in graded unit.
Scottish HND
HND in Business with BB in a graded unit for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: HND in Business with BB in graded units. For Year 3 entry: HND in Business with AA in graded units.
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) is required.
Scottish Advanced Higher
including one of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths plus AABB at Higher for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
For entry to Year 2: A total of 34 points with Higher Level Business at 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject (Business preferred) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDM in relevant subject (Business related subjects preferred).
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
A level
Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject (Business preferred) for entry to Year 1.
Scottish Higher
Not accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent) is required.
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
HNC (Business preferred) with B in a graded unit for entry to Year 1.
Scottish HND
Standard Entry Requirement: HND in Business with BB in a graded unit for entry to Year 1. Minimum Entry Requirement: HND with BC/CB in the graded unit for entry to Year 1
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
A level
Including one of the following: Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
In relevant subject (Business related subjects preferred).
Scottish Advanced Higher
Including one of the following: Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths plus AABB at Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Including Higher Level Business at 5.
Scottish HNC
HNC in Business with A in graded unit
Scottish HND
HND in Business with BB in graded units.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £20,080 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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