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BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management September 2027/28 Full-time | University of Sunderland

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BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management Full-time

Build a strong understanding of business and develop key financial management skills. Learn about the challenges and opportunities businesses face, including cash accounting, long-term success, and how good financial management supports business growth.

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Key course information

Start date/study mode:Stage 1 - January 2027Stage 2 - January 2027Stage 3 - January 2027September 2027September 2027 Integrated Foundation Year

UCAS codeNN1H

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

If you want a career in business or finance, the BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management degree will give you the knowledge and experience to succeed. You'll learn how financial management supports long-term business success, focusing on key areas such as accounting, cash flow management, sustainability, and informed decision-making.

From the start, you will apply your learning to real business situations through case studies, simulations, and industry-linked modules. You will build critical thinking skills and get hands-on experience with digital tools, including optional specialist courses with Sage Group PLC.

The course is shaped with advice from employers such as Nissan, the NHS, Network Rail, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, so what you study is practical and boosts your employability. Modules cover topics like sustainability, leadership, and digital technology in business.

You can join the Business Society to attend events, company visits, and guest lectures from leaders like the CEOs of Castrol, Global Blackswan, and ONYX. These experiences give you insight into real careers and help you start building your professional network.

You can also take an optional paid placement year between your second and final year. Most students earn around £14,000–£18,000 and many secure graduate jobs with their placement employer.

Whether you want to start your own business, work in finance, or move into leadership, this course will give you the skills, confidence, and experience employers are looking for.

This course is also available to study through our Global Partnerships.Why Sunderland for Accounting and Finance

Accreditations and approvals

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EFMD(opens in new tab)

Chartered Association of Business Schools(opens in new tab)

AACSB(opens in new tab)

8thOur Accounting and Finance courses are 8th in the UK for teaching qualityThe Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026

Thanks to the University, I was able to secure a Knowledge Transfer Partnership as a graduate that lit up my entire career. I've spent the past 12 years in education, making a difference to the nation.

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What you'll study

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Business Organisations and Society Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll explore how digital technology is changing the way we work. You’ll look at how this affects people and places at a global, national, and local level. What’s happening around the world – and how does it impact everyday working life? You’ll also explore the bigger picture, including historical, ethical, cultural, and social trends. This will help you understand not just how technology is used, but what it means for people, workplaces, and society.

Fundamentals of Financial Decision Making Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll learn how businesses make financial decisions. You’ll explore how companies decide where to invest and how they manage their money. You’ll build skills in reading and understanding financial information. What do the numbers really mean – and how can they help you make better decisions? You’ll also learn how to use key financial tools that support decision-making in real business situations.

Business Management and Entrepreneurial Skills Development Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll build valuable skills that you can use in future projects and throughout your career. These are the kinds of skills employers and professional bodies are looking for. You’ll learn how to reflect on your strengths, review your progress, and identify areas to develop. Why does this matter? Understanding how to evaluate and improve your own work is an important part of professional growth. By focusing on your personal development, you’ll build the confidence and self-awareness you need to keep learning and growing.

Understanding Markets and Marketing Core30 credits+

What is marketing, and why does it matter worldwide? In this module, you’ll learn the basics of marketing and how it helps businesses succeed. You'll explore case studies from different countries. This helps you understand how marketing works in global markets. By the end, you'll understand the purpose of marketing. You'll also know how it helps organisations grow, connect with customers, and stay competitive.

Finance and Financial Decision-Making for Managers Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll learn about the role finance plays in modern organisations and why it matters for decision-making. You’ll explore how financial issues influence the choices managers make every day. Why do these decisions matter – and what impact do they have on the business? You’ll also work with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). This will help you build skills and knowledge that can be used in organisations around the world.

Delivering Projects for Organisational Success Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll learn how to plan and manage successful projects from start to finish. You’ll explore how projects work in real organisations, including operations, logistics, and supply chains. How do all the moving parts come together – and what can go wrong? You’ll build the skills to plan, organise, and deliver projects effectively. This includes both the practical side of managing tasks and the people skills needed to keep teams on track. By the end of the module, you’ll feel confident managing projects and helping organisations achieve their goals.

Managing Self and Others Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll explore how organisations manage risk and deal with crises, with a focus on industries like aviation. What happens when things go wrong? You’ll look at real situations where economic change, political tension, environmental issues, and social pressures all come together. You’ll learn how to spot risks early, plan how to respond, and communicate clearly with the people involved. Through case studies and simulations, you’ll practise handling challenging situations.

Corporate Finance and Portfolio Valuation Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll build a strong understanding of how financial decisions affect the success of organisations. This will apply to both in the UK and around the world. You’ll develop your analytical skills by looking at investment portfolios and learning how to interpret financial information. What do the numbers tell you and how can they guide better decisions? You’ll also explore key areas of corporate finance. These include dividend policy, financial statements, sources of business funding, mergers and acquisitions, and portfolio analysis. By the end, you’ll have a solid grasp of how financial decisions are made and how they shape business performance.

Applied Professional Practice Optional120 credits+

Ready to discover how businesses run and make a real difference? Get hands-on experience by working with a real company. You’ll identify and examine a problem or project they’re working on and look at ways to improve it. You'll develop practical knowledge and skills under the guidance and supervision of an academic mentor and a host business.

Financial Governance Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll learn the key skills involved in financial governance. You’ll explore important topics that help you understand how organisations manage and control their finances. What does good financial governance look like in practice? You’ll also build knowledge of the main theories, methods, and techniques used in this area. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply what you’ve learned to real-world situations. This will help you see how financial governance works in practice.

Business Consultancy Project Core30 credits+

Managing Business Continuity and Resilience Core30 credits+

In this module, you’ll learn how to manage a modern international business. You’ll explore how organisations handle challenges like crisis management and contingency planning when market conditions change. What happens when things don’t go as expected – and how do businesses respond? You’ll also look at what helps businesses stay strong and keep growing, even in uncertain times.

Strategic Leadership and Collaboration Core30 credits+

What does it take to lead in today’s fast-changing world? In this module, you’ll build the skills to become a confident, strategic leader who brings people together and drives success. You’ll explore real leadership challenges and reflect on your own experiences along the way. You’ll also look at key ideas that shape leadership in modern organisations. How can different leadership styles affect a company’s growth and ability to handle change? You’ll find out how these approaches influence long-term success and resilience. You’ll also explore how strong relationships with colleagues, teams, and stakeholders help create a more positive, collaborative, and high-performing working environment.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

This course combines hands-on learning with knowledge about the role and impact of managers and leaders in today’s changing business world. You'll develop creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial skills through real work experiences.

Experiential learning includes live projects, placements, workplace shadowing, and panel presentations. You'll also learn by doing and reflecting, including problem-based learning where small teams explore issues and decide how to handle situations. This helps you analyse, question, and debate business challenges.

Other learning methods include company visits, guest speakers, and modern e-learning tools, alongside lectures, seminars, debates, tutorials, and workshops.

Assessments are varied and practical. You'll complete narrative reports, e-portfolios, consultancy projects, case studies, reflective statements, audio journals, posters, digital storyboards, blogs, podcasts, and even YouTube videos.

2ndOur Business and Management courses are 2nd in the UK for student satisfactionComplete University Guide 2026

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Entry requirements

OverviewInternational Requirements

Our typical offer is 96-112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of six points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

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Entry requirements for Hong Kong

140 – 240 points from HKALE

200 – 300 points from A Level

International Baccalaureate (IB)

27-30 points

Minimum level 3 in 5 HKDSE subjects

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Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2027/28 will be £10,050. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We want everyone to be able to access Higher Education, no matter your background or circumstances. Scholarships and bursaries are free financial awards that you don't need to pay back.

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UndergraduateAlumni Funded

University of Sunderland Bursary+

What is it?

Our bursary is designed to support students who are underrepresented in higher education and who may face additional financial challenges. The bursary supports eligible students with essential costs, enabling them to focus on their studies and university experience.

Who is this for?

To be eligible for the bursary, you must be a ‘home’ or ‘overseas island’ student on an eligible full-time course and meet the criteria for one of the following priority groups:

Tier one:

Students with an annual household income of £30,000 or less who live in a low participation neighbourhood (POLAR4 quantile 1 – check your eligibility by postcode(opens in new tab))

From a UK island (Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Channel Islands, and Islands of Scotland).

Tier two:

Students with caring responsibilities

Members of the Gypsy, Traveller, Roma, Showmen or Boater (GTRSB) community

Refugees

Students eligible for free school meals in secondary school (Years 7–11).

Tier three:

Care-experienced students

Students estranged from both parents or carers and aged under 25 at the start of the course.

How much will I get?

Tier one students – £500 each year

Tier two students – £750 each year

Tier three students – £2,000 each year.

You'll receive payment in the following instalments:

Tier 1: £250 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 2: £375 in November 2027 and April 2028

Tier 3: £500 in November 2027, January 2028, April 2028, and July 2028.

Students enrolled on MBChB Medicine and eligible for the University of Sunderland Bursary will also receive both:

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year one

An additional cash award of £1,000 in year five.

How do I apply?

The bursary is automatically awarded to students who meet the eligibility criteria following a checking and verification process after enrolment.

See the University of Sunderland Bursary guidance notes and the University of Sunderland Bursary Medicine guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Impact Scholarship+

Through our Impact Scholarship, we want to recognise students who embody our core values:

Innovative

Excellent

Collaborative

Inclusive

Inspiring.

This award celebrates those who stand out and strive to make a positive impact, both in their studies and the wider University community.

Our Impact Scholarship is for anyone who demonstrates our core values within their UCAS personal statement.

To be considered for the scholarship, you must also:

Apply to the University by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown on your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

Enrol on your course by 6 October 2027.

The scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study. You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in November 2027

£500 in February 2028.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. The scholarship is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Personal statements will be reviewed to see how well they reflect our values.

See the Impact Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Tees Valley Travel Award+

We understand that travel costs can be an additional expense when starting university. The Tees Valley Travel Award has been established to support eligible students with the cost of travel to and from university.

Our Tees Valley Travel Award is for students progressing directly from one of the following colleges in the Tees Valley area:

Hartlepool College of Further Education

Hartlepool Sixth Form College

Middlesbrough College

Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College.

You must have successfully completed one of the following qualifications at one of those colleges in 2026/27:

A Level 3 qualification

An eligible Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma (HND).

To be considered for the travel award, you must also:

Apply to the University of Sunderland by 13 January 2027

Make the University of Sunderland your firm choice by the reply deadline shown your UCAS application (5 May 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 31 March 2027 or 2 June 2027 if you receive all your university decisions by 12 May 2027)

This award provides £1,500 in each year of study to help with your travel costs while studying at the University.

You’ll receive the full £1,500 in November each year.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our Tees Valley Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the Tees Valley Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Scholarship+

Designed to reward dedication and support progression into higher education, our First Choice Scholarship recognises those who fully engage with the First Choice Progression scheme. The scholarship is designed to support dedicated students to take the next step in their academic journey.

Our First Choice Scholarship is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

There are ten scholarships available. Each scholarship awards £1,000 in the first year of study.

You'll receive payment in two instalments:

£500 in February 2028

No application is required, the scholarship will be automatically awarded. Please note that meeting the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award. Due to the limited number of scholarships available, recipients will be chosen using a computerised generator. This process will select ten students at random to be provisionally awarded the scholarship.

See the First Choice Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

First Choice Travel Award+

Our First Choice Travel Award is designed to help with travel costs and associated expenses, ensuring you can focus on making the most of your university experience in your first year of study.

Our First Choice Travel Award is for students who successfully complete our First Choice Progression Scheme and progress onto an eligible full-time course starting in autumn 2027.

This award provides £500 cash in your first year of study to assist with transport expenses, helping you access higher education with greater ease.

No application is required, eligibility is assessed automatically. Our First Choice Travel Award is awarded to eligible students following a checking and verification process after enrolment. Please note that the eligibility criteria doesn't guarantee an award.

See the First Choice Travel Award guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

Sir Tom Cowie Sunderland Award+

A scholarship of £12,500. This scholarship is funded by philanthropic donors.

Who can apply?

Full-time undergraduate students studying a discipline related to business or education, and who are at the end of their penultimate year (second year for a standard course or third year for a four-year course), and on track for a First or 2:1. You must be from the immediate Sunderland area and demonstrate financial need.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account. For more information and scholarship criteria, visit the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

When can I apply?

Applications normally close at the end of May prior to the academic year you wish to receive the scholarship.

How will I be paid?

Funding is paid via the University’s Development Trust, and payment will be agreed at the point of award.

For further information, please contact: philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Chancellor's Scholarship+

One award is available annually with a total value of £8,000, which includes a £5,000 cash bursary, paid summer internship, work shadowing expenses, a dedicated mentor, and an additional opportunity pot (up to £500).

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU, or overseas students studying at Level 2 at our Sunderland or London Campus. Some courses are ineligible. Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria(opens in new tab) before applying.

Applications close on 17 April 2026.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account(opens in new tab).

For further information, contact philanthropy@sunderland.ac.uk.

Futures Fund+

A selection of scholarships to support students in developing their careers and aspirations. The Futures Fund supports activities across three key areas: excellence, experience, and employability.

There is at least one type of award available for each group below:

Undergraduate home students

Sunderland Campus

London Campus

Recent alumni (up to three years from graduating)

University of Sunderland staff

Postgraduate home students

We also have specific pots of funding for students studying the following courses and levels:

Undergraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Postgraduates studying courses in the arts and creative industries

Undergraduate Engineering students

Pharmacy students experiencing financial hardship

Postgraduate ceramics students

The amount rewarded will depend on the scholarship.

Current Students can apply for this scholarship using their University e:Vision account. Alumni and staff can complete the application form on the Philanthropy team website(opens in new tab).

Applications are open from 1 October to 31 May.

When will I receive my award?

Receipt of your award will depend on the award you apply for.

The Mary and Brian Archer Experience Scholarships+

Four annual scholarships of up to £750 each are available thanks to a generous donation in memory of Mary and Brian Archer, who both taught at the University.

Applications are welcome from full-time, part-time, home, EU or overseas students studying at our Sunderland or London Campus. This award does not support PhD study or IT equipment.

Up to £750.

You can apply for this scholarship using your University e:Vision account.

Scholarships are normally awarded within four weeks of the application deadline.

Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship+

The Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, generously funded through a philanthropic donation, supports an eligible undergraduate student to fulfil their athletic potential while studying at university.

Who is it for?

To be considered for the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship, you must:

Participate in a sport recognised by BUCS (British Universities and Colleges Sport)

Have been selected within the last 18 months to compete at regional, national, or international level

Be recognised as an Elite Athlete by the University of Sunderland.

There is one scholarship available.

The scholarship will award the following in each year of study (based on academic progression):

£2,000 cash payment

A tuition fee discount of 20%

A 20% discount on university-managed accommodation

Specialist support, including mentoring, sports massage and physiotherapy, gym access, strength and conditioning, nutritional advice, and lifestyle management.

You can apply via the e:Vision portal(opens in new tab). Your username is your student number, which can be found on all correspondence you have received from the University. If you're unsure of your student number, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Once logged in, click on the e:Vision homepage and select ‘Search the scholarships and funding catalogue’.

The deadline for applications is Sunday 25 October 2026. Once the deadline has passed, we are not permitted to accept any further applications. Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee an award.

See the Douglas Clasper Elite Sports Scholarship guidance notes for full terms and conditions.

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