Professional Studies BA (Hons) Professional Studies


Business School


Institution Code H36

UCAS Code


Course Code IDPS

Start date

January

September

Contact us

01707 284800

About the course

  • Part-time
  • One calendar year
  • Generic content
  • Saturdays and Wednesday evenings
  • Strong tutorial support
  • Blend of face-to-face and online teaching and learning

Entry requirements

For entry to this programme applicants should normally have successfully completed a Foundation Degree, HND, DipHE or equivalent study at Higher Education level to 240 credits (with a minimum of 120 credits at level 2).

Students are also expected to have previous work experience - for applicants with no or very little work experience to date they would normally need to be in full-time or part-time work from the start of the programme consisting of at least 10 hours per week.

This could be in the private, public, voluntary or not-for-profit sectors. A guidance interview is available for any student who would appreciate further support in deciding to apply for the programme.

Applicants with professional work experience and/or with relevant academic qualifications returning to study after a break will be particularly welcome to apply.

There is a supported application process to assess whether your professional work experience is equivalent to the academic entry requirements - this is known as an APEL application.

If your academic qualifications and/or work experience are equivalent to 240 credits (with a minimum of 120 credits at level 2) you would be welcome to apply for the programme.

Overseas and European students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English language competence. Applicants for this programme must reach a minimum of IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 213 or equivalent.

We are pleased to accept all qualifications included in the UCAS tariff points system (e.g. International Baccalaureate, key skills). More information about our entry requirements.

English language requirements

All students from non-majority English speaking countries require proof of English language proficiency. The following qualifications and grades will be considered

- GCSE English language grade A-C
- IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)

Other English language tests are accepted. Please contact the International Office for details.

Study routes

  • Part-time 1 Year

Location(s)

Professional accreditation

None