BA (Hons) Business Studies

Mode of Study

Full time / Part time / Flexible mode

Medium of Instruction

English

Duration

Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 5 years
Top-up: 1 year

Delivery Campus

Main Campus : SSP Campus
Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus

Programme Leader

Ms. Nicola Chow

Qualifications Framework

Level 5

Enquiries

Programme Commencement Date

September / February

Programme Features

BA (Hons) Business Studies (BABS) offers wide and in-depth knowledge, understanding and skills of effectively running for profit and not for profit organisation in fast changing global business world. BA (Hons) Business Studies is designed to enable the student to develop a critical understanding of ethical principles and practice, and an awareness of effective management principles set in the many contexts in which businesses operate and also captures the essence of entrepreneurship.

The course encourages students to develop the skills and competencies of future managers. To do this, students should be capable of making management decisions at both a strategic and at a tactical level, emphasising the complexity and dynamics of business and management and taking cognisance of the integrative nature of the various factors which impinge upon management decisions.

UWL being a career university, the BABS course is designed for future employability or entrepreneurship. The qualified students will be able to enter the world of business with a breadth of knowledge that should provide them with greater confidence and understanding aptitude for business world.

About the University of West London

Number 1 London university for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2025**
Ranked 41st university in the UK in The Guardian University Guide 2026
Best modern* university in London in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Ranked 5th university in the UK for student experience in the Daily Mail University Guide 2026
Top university in London in the People and Planet University League 2024/25
80% of our research is rated as world-leading (4*) or internationally excellent (3*) in the latest Government Research Excellence Framework (REF) assessment
Ranked 12th in the UK for first generation students – Daily Mail University Guide 2026
In top 60% in Europe in the QS World University Rankings 2026

For more information about the University of West London, please visit www.uwl.ac.uk.

*Modern universities are defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992.

**The National Student Survey 2025 result is based on the average of answers to all questions by the registered student populations.

All course/prospectus information is available online from
https://www.uwl.ac.uk/course/undergraduate/business-studies

Programme Structure

Core courses
University of West London (Year 1)
Analysis of Real World Issues Employability Skills Introduction to Business Finance Management in Practice Principles of Management Professional Skills
University of West London (Year 2)
Advanced Presentation and Communication Skills Business Negotiation in Practices Group Business Development Applied Project Leadership and Teams Marketing Theory Practice Organisational Behaviour
University of West London (Year 3)
Strategic management Business Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Practice Business Innovation in Practice Career Strategy and Planning Creative Problem Solving in Business Theory of Innovation

Delivery Campus

Main Campus : SSP Campus

Other Learning Centre: CSW Campus

Graduation Requirements

Students are required to normally enrol and follow the modules in the programme until the completion of the award.

The following information also includes details of government tuition fee subsidy applications:

Year 1

Tuition fee： $62,270

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $27,150

Year 2

Tuition fee： $79,800

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $44,680

Year 3

Tuition fee： $79,800

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $44,680

Top Up Student

Duration of study： 1 - 1.5 years

Tuition fee： $79,800

Eligible for HK$35,120 NMTSS* subsidy.
The tuition fee after deduction of NMTSS* subsidy: $44,680

Bridging Course Tuition Fee

Applicant holding a relevant Associate Degree or Higher Diploma qualification: $0.

Applicant holding a relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification: $5,000.

Applicant holding a non-relevant advanced diploma or Higher Diploma qualification: $39,000.

#The tuition fee will be subject to adjustment by annual review.

*For NMTSS subsidy, please refer to "Financial Assistance and Scholarship" section.

Year 1 (Level 4) Entry

Minimum Admission Requirements	Students meeting the minimum requirement can submit an application for admission. The University of West London will make the final decision on the admissibility of the applicant. UWL will consider, as a minimum entry requirement for both the home course and the Hong Kong course, total score of 15 in five HKDSE subjects, normally with English at Level 3 and Mathematics at Level 3, with none of the five subjects at Level 1. Each case will also be assessed individually. English Proficiency Requirement: HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language. Applicants aged 21 or above prior to the commencement of the programme, subject to the prior learning and experience requirements by UWL.
Special Entry	Other applicants not meeting the above requirements or with no formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account their professional / work / life experiences and their ability to engage with and benefit from the course.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Students meeting the minimum requirement can submit an application for admission. The University of West London will make the final decision on the admissibility of the applicant.

UWL will consider, as a minimum entry requirement for both the home course and the Hong Kong course, total score of 15 in five HKDSE subjects, normally with English at Level 3 and Mathematics at Level 3, with none of the five subjects at Level 1.

Each case will also be assessed individually.

English Proficiency Requirement:
HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language.
Applicants aged 21 or above prior to the commencement of the programme, subject to the prior learning and experience requirements by UWL.

Special Entry

Other applicants not meeting the above requirements or with no formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis taking into account their professional / work / life experiences and their ability to engage with and benefit from the course.

Year 3 (Level 6) Entry

Minimum Admission Requirements	Students meeting the minimum requirement can submit an application for admission. The University of West London will make the final decision on the admissibility of the applicant. Recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma from local education institutions; or Equivalent qualifications English Proficiency Requirement HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language; or Previous programmes had English as the medium of instruction.

Minimum Admission Requirements

Students meeting the minimum requirement can submit an application for admission. The University of West London will make the final decision on the admissibility of the applicant.

Recognised Associate Degree / Higher Diploma from local education institutions; or
Equivalent qualifications

English Proficiency Requirement

HKDSE Level 3 or above in English Language; or
Previous programmes had English as the medium of instruction.

Application Period

Starting from 2 months before commencement of semester September, February

Application Procedure

Complete the Online Application form

Applicants will be required to submit/upload the following documents:

Photocopy of your Hong Kong Identity Card
Photocopy of all supporting documents for your application

Remarks:

Successful applicants should present originals of the above documents for verification during the admission interview/registration.

Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong NMTSS

Students who are eligible for the Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong (NMTSS) will be provided with an annual subsidy up to HK35,120 in the 2026/27 academic year. Eligible students enrolling in the relevant programmes only need to pay the tuition fee net of subsidy. For details, please visit www.cspe.edu.hk/nmtss.

Eligibility for NMTSS:

From the 2026/27 academic year onwards, the annual subsidy for studies is applicable to all Hong Kong students who are enrolled in full-time locally accredited local and non-local self-financing undergraduate (including top-up degree) programmes offered by eligible institutions.

The following students are not eligible for the subsidy :

Non-local students.
Students who already possessed a degree at the Bachelor’s level or above.
Students who are enrolling in any subsidised undergraduate or sub-degree programmes (such as University Grants Committee-funded programmes, subvented programmes of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and subsidised places of the designated programmes under SSSDP).

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP)

FASP provides means-tested financial assistance to needy full-time students pursuing locally-accredited, self-financing post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to needy students so that no eligible students will be denied access to post-secondary education because of lack of means.

For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/fasp/overview.htm

The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)

The NLSPS is used to complement the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) to provide loan(s) to eligible students to settle tuition fees of locally-accredited, self-financing full-time post-secondary education programmes at the level of associate degree, higher diploma or degree.

For details of the schemes, please visit SFO website at: https://www.wfsfaa.gov.hk/sfo/en/postsecondary/nlsps/overview.htm

Self-financing post-secondary scholarship scheme (SPSS)

To promote the development of the self-financing post-secondary sector, the Self-financing Post-secondary Scholarship Scheme (SPSS) is set up under the Self-financing Post-secondary Education Fund to offer scholarships and awards to students pursuing full-time locally-accredited self-financing sub-degree or bachelor's degree (including top-up degree) programmes at non-profit-making education institutions.

For details of the schemes, please visit SPSS website at: https://www.cspe.edu.hk/en/Overview-Measures-Fund-SPSS.html

Tax Deduction for Self-Education Expenses

Students of this programme are eligible to apply for tax deductions in relation to the course fees. For details or enquiries please contact 187 8088 or visit the Government website at www.info.gov.hk/ird.

For details, please call 2782 2433.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for the University of West London / HKIT courses are: BA (Hons) Business Studies 252931; BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 252933; BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation 252930; BSc (Hons) Computer Science 253363; BSc (Hons) Public Health 253362; MSc Cyber Security 253334. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

For the purpose of Cap. 493B, the Non-local Course Registration Numbers for Wrexham University / HKIT courses are: Bsc (Hons) Computer Science 253179; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management 253020; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management 253019; Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management 252974. It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格.

Course 課程	Registration Number 教育局註冊編號	QR Registration No. 資歷名冊登記編號	QF Level 資歷級別	Registration Validity Period 登記有效期
MSc Cyber Security 網絡安全理學碩士	253334	TBC	TBC	TBC
BSc (Hons) Public Health 公共衛生(榮譽)理學士	253362	26/000626/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
BSc (Hons) Computer Science	253363	26/000625/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Bsc (Hons) Computer Science Bsc (Hons) Computer Science	253179	26/000629/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance Management 會計及財務管理（榮譽）文學士學位	253020	23/000468/L5	5	01/09/2024 - 31/12/2028
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management 國際旅遊及款待管理（榮譽）文學士學位	253019	23/000467/L5	5	01/09/2024 - 31/12/2028
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business and Management 商業及管理（榮譽）文學士	252974	23/000530/L5	5	01/09/2024 - 31/12/2027
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Investigation 犯罪學及鑑證調查(榮譽)理學士	252930	26/000627/L5	5	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security 網絡保安（榮譽）理學士	252933	19/000631/L5	5	01/09/2019 - 31/08/2027
BA (Hons) Business Studies 商業學（榮譽）文學士	252931	19/000634/L5	5	01/09/2019 - 31/08/2027
Higher Diploma in Crime and Investigation 犯罪與調查高級文憑	--	26/000575/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Electrical Engineering 電機工程高級文憑	--	26/000576/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Business Administration 工商管理高級文憑	--	26/000619/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Information Technology (Computing) 資訊科技(電腦學)高級文憑	--	26/000620/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
Higher Diploma in Health Care 健康護理高級文憑	--	26/000639/L4	4	01/09/2026 - 31/08/2029
殘疾人士院舍保健員證書(銜接課程甲) Certificate for Health Worker of Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Bridging Course A)	--	25/001180/L3	3	01/09/2025 - 31/08/2027
殘疾人士院舍保健員證書(銜接課程乙) Certificate for Health Worker of Residential Care Homes for Persons with Disabilities (Bridging Course B)	--	25/001179/L3	3	01/09/2025 - 31/08/2027

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