Everything you need to know...
International/EU: £16,655 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
Employability
96% of our graduates are in work or further study fifteen months after graduating (2020/21 Graduate Outcomes Survey).
Student satisfaction
This course scored 90% for teaching satisfaction in the 2023 National Student Survey.
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Course summary
- Gain knowledge of core business areas, such as strategy, leadership, management and financial performance.
- Develop the skills you need for the business career you want.
- Learn how to lead change and innovation ethically and responsibly.
- Gain real-world experience in a diverse and exciting range of roles and sectors.
- Join a global community where business leaders, researchers and students network and collaborate.
Our course produces talented business leaders, influencers and organisational change agents who can make a real difference in organisations. You will study at one of the few UK Universities with direct links to the Institute of Leadership and Management. Not only can you access a vast range of learning resources, but you will also gain Professional Membership status on top of your degree.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
Student View
Watch student Hannah Wilkins talk about the BA Business Studies course at Sheffield Hallam University.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course is delivered by a combination of experienced and active professionals and researchers. They create a rich, supportive and inclusive learning environment.
You can access placements, volunteering opportunities, training schemes, internships and work experience through our network of industry professionals and business leaders, such as IBM.
You learn through:
- On campus lectures and interactive seminars
- One-to-one tutor support
- Experiential learning in industry
- Real-world business change and consultancy projects
- Reflective practice and career planning
- Digital platforms and resources
- Opportunities for work-based placements and projects
Key Themes
Learn how to adapt quickly to dynamic, versatile, and fast-paced working environments. Find out what it means to instil a culture of innovation and creativity within teams. And understand what it means to launch and maintain a successful enterprise.
We will explore the significance of ethical, sustainable and responsible management practices to help us respond to contemporary business challenges. You will be encouraged to develop your network in our global community – where business leaders, researchers and students come together to solve problems.
As the course progresses, you will have the opportunity to choose your own learning pathway, picking from a range of modules to shape your future. These will help you develop the skills you’re interested in and prepare for a career that’s right for you.
Course Support
Throughout your learning journey, you will experience a range of dedicated support, such as:
- Access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development.
- Access to our Skills Centre with one-to-ones, webinars and online resources.
- Industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities.
- Our thriving student society and extra-curricular activities.
Course leaders and tutors
Applied learning
We think the best way to learn something is to do it in the real world. That means putting learning into practice through placements, internships and consultancy projects through our global network of leading businesses.
Placements
You can undertake a year-long placement nationally or internationally – preparing you for your future career while gaining industry contacts and an applied professional diploma to add to your CV. Previous placement years have taken place at organisations such as Microsoft, Enterprise Cars, Bosch, 3M and E-on.
You can also study a language and potentially study at a European University for one semester in your second year – through the Turing Scheme.
Live Projects
A range of projects, business simulations and client-led tasks mean you can apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios, improving your analytical mindset, learning agility and critical thinking.
You’ll also experience what it’s really like to collaborate with others and solve complex challenges with our workplace simulation activities. Here you’ll learn how to lead, manage resources and develop project plans.
Networking Opportunities
You’ll engage and interact with business leaders and professionals.
Working with others, you’ll improve your interpersonal skills and learn to build relationships. You’ll collaborate on projects with other students and academic staff – presenting, publishing and championing your work.
Field Trips
You’ll have the opportunity to visit leading local businesses and global brands, with industry field trips throughout your course. You can also hear exclusive talks from global brands and local businesses – first-hand insights on how to create, lead and manage an effective business.
Entrepreneurial Support
We offer award-winning support for entrepreneurs – from free offices and studio space to expert workshops, freelance opportunities, and a vast business network ready for you to tap into.
With the support of the Hallam i-Lab business hub, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with creatives, entrepreneurs and investors across Sheffield. Here, you can form lucrative business networks, brainstorm entrepreneurial ideas and even launch your own venture.
Competitions
Previous students’ work has been shared on local, national and international news. Others have won national or been runners-up in a national sustainable business essay competition.
Future careers
In private, public and third-sector organisations, this course prepares you for a career in:
- Business management
- Business consultancy
- Change and project leadership
- Supply chain and operations direction
Previous graduates have gone on to work for:
- Aston Martin
- Honda
- Gripple (UK)
- GlaxoSmithKline
- IBM UK
- Local councils
- Microsoft
- Mina
- NHS
- Tesco
- Vodafone
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
City Campus map | City Campus tour
Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
You’ll study in world-class learning facilities, such as specialist labs, design studios, practice facilities, simulation environments, our iLab enterprise hub and a 24/7 library.
You’ll have access to specialist equipment and resources, such as:
- Video-making hardware and software via the library and AppsAnywhere
- Business gamification simulation equipment
- Networks to develop a business idea or start your own business
As part of our campus masterplan, we’re developing a brand new, net-zero-ready building right at the heart of the city centre.
You’ll benefit from dedicated business facilities such as a business lounge, trading floor and languages hub, plus plenty of room to study in social learning spaces, seminar rooms and PC labs – all set in 400 square metres of stunning green space, where you can socialise, eat, relax and study.
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112-120
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BBC-BBB at A Level
- DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma
- Merit overall from a T level qualification
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
• entry with prior credit - we consider applications for direct entry to the final year from those holding Higher National Diplomas or equivalent qualifications
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
We welcome applications from people of any age. We may be flexible in our normal offer if you can show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience. This must show that you will benefit from and finish the course successfully.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Innovation And Creativity | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary Business | Credits: 40 |
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| Module: Foundations Of Business | Credits: 40 |
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| Module: Understanding People And Cultures | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Developing Your Impact As A Business Leader | Credits: 40 |
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| Module: Leading And Managing Organisational Change | Credits: 40 |
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| Module: Managing Business And Financial Performance | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business In Emerging Markets | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Developing Your Business Idea | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Experiential Marketing Events | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Managing And Developing People In Diverse Contexts | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Managing Operations And The Supply Chain | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Responsible Human Resource Management | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: The Corporate Customer | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: The Digital Customer Experience | Credits: 20 |
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Consultancy Project In Business Studies | Credits: 40 |
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| Module: Responsible And Ethical Business Practice | Credits: 40 |
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| Module: Strategy In The Global And Digital Environment | Credits: 20 |
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Consumer Psychology | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Contemporary Leadership In Context | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Dynamic Issues In International Business | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Employment Relations And Law | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Global, Ethical And Responsible Management Approaches | Credits: 20 |
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| Module: Marketing In A Global Context | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2024/2025 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2023/2024 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2024/25 is £16,655 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 188.2KB)Legal information
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