Business with Finance
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BA (Hons)
Duration & study mode
4 years full-time, typically 6 years part-time
Location
Paisley
Ucas code
N1N8
Course starting dates
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Paisley: September, January
Last updated: 15/12/2025
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Overview
Prepare to excel as a business and finance professional.
Our BA Business programmes are designed with your career aspirations in mind, offering flexibility and a broad range of opportunities to tailor your studies.
Build a strong foundation in your first two years (Levels 7 & 8) with our newly introduced common modules where you'll focus on the essentials in business and finance studies. For your third year (Level 9) onwards, you'll have the freedom to choose your area of specialism.
Discover your passion and focus on the areas that excite you the most. Whether you stick with your initial plan or explore new pathways within the Business School, the choice is yours.
The BA (Hons) Business with Finance has been refreshed to equip you with the skills and knowledge to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving global economy. Alongside core business and principles, you will specialise in finance while mastering AI-driven decision-making, developing entrepreneurial strategies, and gaining practical insights that are directly relevant to real-world business challenges.
Course highlights
- Learn to harness AI-driven decision-making and entrepreneurial strategies to succeed in a rapidly evolving global economy.
- Develop effective communication skills and in-depth knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of business and finance roles.
- Gain specialist finance skills that will help you stand out in today’s competitive job market.
- Focus on real industry issues, providing you with the practical experience to solve the business and finance challenges faced by modern businesses.
- Engage in hands-on projects with real companies, applying your knowledge to solve real-world business and marketing challenges.
- Explore contemporary topics such as sustainability, business ethics, etc., aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Study in a programme with strong links to local and national organisations, ensuring teaching and assessments are aligned with current industry demands.
Career prospects
Jobs
With the BA Business & Finance at UWS you can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations, such as enterprise and entrepreneurship, marketing or human resources. UWS graduates are well prepared for a successful career in business, management and finance.
Further Study
You can advance your education with a MBA or an MSc Accounting and Finance with CIMA at UWS.
Clearing entry requirements
This programme is in Clearing for students resident in Scotland, Rest of the UK, Republic of Ireland, and EU. During Clearing our entry requirements remain flexible, and we are committed to providing opportunities to study with us based on a range of qualifications. Please get in touch, and we can discuss your specific circumstances. You can apply now through UCAS or find out more information about the Clearing process on our dedicated Clearing hub
More on Clearing Entry Requirements
We understand that results don’t always go to plan, so our entry requirements during Clearing are flexible. We accept a wide range of qualifications and typically use the UCAS Tariff and the SCQF tariff as a guide, while also taking a holistic approach to each application. This means we’ll consider your overall academic profile and individual circumstances when making decisions.
If you’re close to meeting the entry requirements for your offer or planning to apply through Clearing and looking to top up your qualifications, our Summer School could help you secure your place this September.
If you’re interested, we encourage you to get in touch with our team to discuss your options—we’re here to help.
Visit our dedicated Clearing hub to find out more about the process and next steps.
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Highers
- Standard entry requirements: BBBB (108 UCAS Tariff points), plus National 5 Maths at Grade C or above
- Minimum entry requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) plus National 5 Maths at Grade C or above
- Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) and National 5 Maths at Grade C or above, PLUS successful completion of one of the following:
- UWS Foundation Academy
- Foundation Apprenticeship
- UWS Next Steps to University module
- Top-Up
- LEAPS
A levels
- BCC (102 UCAS Tariff points) plus GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/5 or above
Irish Leaving Certificate
- H2H2H3H3, plus Maths at Ordinary Level
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- 24 points with 4 subjects at Higher Level, and Maths at Standard Level
Scottish Wider Access Programme (SWAP)
- Access to Humanities (BBB)
BTEC Extended Diploma
- DMM
SQA National Qualifications/Edexcel Foundation
- An appropriate HNC/D award in a suitable subject area, commensurate with the programme being followed, with the level of entry and/or credit being awarded being subject to the content of the HN programme
Year 2
SQA Advanced Highers
- CCC (120 UCAS Tariff points)
A-Levels
- BBB (120 UCAS Tariff points)
T Level
- Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
- 28 points
BTEC Extended Diploma
- DDM in relevant subject
HNC
- Accounting; Financial Services
HND
- Business
Learn a Language
Why not add language modules in BSL, French or Spanish to your studies which can count towards your degree or as extra modules? Go on! Broaden your horizons, extend your international perspective and enhance your CV.
Study languagesCourse details
The BA (Hons) Business with Finance programme allows you to tailor your studies to suit your career goals.
In Levels 7 and 8, you'll build a strong foundation in core business subjects, shared across four pathways: Business, Finance, Human Resources, and Marketing. As you progress to Levels 9 and 10, you'll focus on specialised finance modules, alongside a common Research Design & Methods module at level 9 and a Dissertation/Project module at level 10.
A Digital/AI theme is embedded throughout the programme, ensuring you stay up to date with advancements in transformational technologies that are revolutionising how we work, learn and live.
Core modules include Risk in Financial Services, Global Financial Compliance, Investment Analysis, Strategic Financial Management, Statistics for Business with Finance, and more.
Year 1
In the first year, students will build a foundation in business and finance principles.
Core modules include:
- Entrepreneurial Thought and Action
- Understanding Organisations in Business and Society
- Fundamentals of Finance
- Introducing People Management
- Introduction to Marketing
- Foundations of AI in Business
Students can also choose from a selection of options, including:
- Introducing People Management*
- Introduction to Marketing*
- Foundations of AI in Business*
- Professional Development Experience Level 7
*These modules are the recommended optional modules for BA (Hons) Business with Finance students.
Year 2
The second year focuses on developing practical business skills. Core modules include:
- AI Innovation and Business Analytics
- Creating Sustainable Business
- Operations Management
Together with other options from a suite of subjects such as:
- Organisational Behaviour*
- Digital Workplaces*
- Social Media Marketing*
- Professional Development Experience Level 8.
(Those modules marked as * are the recommended optional modules for BA (Hons) Business with Finance students).
Year 3
In the third year, students engage in specialised marketing study with a focus on contemporary topics and practical application.
Core modules include:
- Risk in Financial Services
- Global Financial Compliance
- Investment Analysis
- Strategic Financial Management
- Statistics for Business and Finance
- Research Design and Methods which prepares students for their final-year dissertation/project.
Year 4
The Honours year focuses on advanced marketing strategies and research. Students will complete an Honours Dissertation/project module worth 40 credit points, alongside the following core modules:
- Financial Markets and Banking
- Financial Technology in Investment Management
- Combating Financial Crime
- Critical Issues in International HRM
Teaching & Assessment
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and workshops, providing both theoretical knowledge and practical insights.
There will also be group work and independent study, allowing you to develop essential transferable skills such as research, presentation, communication, and teamwork.
The BA (Hons) Business with Finance programme employs a diverse range of assessment methods to reflect real-world business and marketing practices. These include:
- Presentations
- Reports
- Essays
- Practical assessments
- Portfolios
Undergraduate Tuition Fees
Tuition fees for this course 2025/26
Scottish
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
All other UK & Republic of Ireland
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
Channel Islands & Isle of Man
£9,535 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
International (all other EU plus Non-EU)
£15,500 per year of study
Modular Tuition Fees (20-credit points) 2025-26
Scottish
£305 per module (20 credits)
All other UK & Republic of Ireland
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
Channel Islands & Isle of Man
£1,590 per module (20 credits)
International (all other EU plus Non-EU)
£2,580 per module (20 credits)
Tuition fees for this course 2026/27
Scottish
£1,820 cost per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*)
All other UK & Republic of Ireland
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
Channel Islands & Isle of Man
£9,790 per year of study (4 years of study for the price of 3 years)
International (all other EU plus Non-EU)
£16,275 per year of study
Modular Tuition Fees (20-credit points) 2026/27
Scottish
£305 per module (20 credits)
All other UK & Republic of Ireland
£1,630 per module (20 credits)
Channel Islands & Isle of Man
£1,630 per module (20 credits)
International (all other EU plus Non-EU)
£2,710 per module (20 credits)
Additional course costs
Estimated costs per year of study.
- Textbooks (also available in the library) (Optional, Years 1-4): £50-£300
- Mid-high end scientific calculator (Mandatory, Years 1-4): £15-30
- Stationary – notepads/pens/highlighters (Optional, Years 1-4): £20
- Printing & photocopying (Optional, Years 1-4): £20
Apply via UCAS
Ready to apply? All UK & EU Undergraduate applications should be made through UCAS. Further information for international, part-time and exchange applications can be found below.
Apply on UCASFurther information
Full-time (domestic & EU/EEA)
All UK and EU applicants for undergraduate study, not applying through an agent or partner, should apply through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
Please refer to our Undergraduate Application Guide for domestic & EU/EEA to find more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS. You can find out more about applying for this undergraduate course on UCAS.
Full-time (non-EU/non-EEA), Part-time & Online (all students), Erasmus & International Exchange
Students from non-EU/non-EEA countries can apply directly to UWS via our dedicated online application system. The latest we can process your application is 6 weeks before the course start date to allow for visa processing times. For more information on when and how to apply to study at UWS please refer to our International Undergraduate Application Guide.
For part-time & online study, you should apply directly to the University through our online application system, not through UCAS. Please select the part-time mode of study when submitting your application. Before you begin your application, it is important to read the part-time application step-by-step guide for a smooth process.
To come to UWS as a visiting student on a study abroad or exchange programme, you must apply entirely through our online system.
An ATAS certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.
Get in touch
UK students
Our enquiry team is here to help: clearing@uws.ac.uk
International students
Contact our dedicated international team: international@uws.ac.uk
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