Study Business Administration - BBA (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Business Management

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Our BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration degree has been designed to offer you a broad coherent programme of study in the area of Business Studies, including Business Management, Accounting, Finance, and Economics. During this degree, you’ll develop your understanding of the area of business administration and management. You’ll gain practical skills that will prepare you for a successful career in any aspect of business. You’ll develop knowledge, understanding, and subject skills related to the principles and practice of modern business administration. You’ll be prepared for employment in a variety of business-related careers and will have opportunities to gather experience and develop links with industry. You’ll gain a firm foundation in key areas of accountancy and finance, economics and business management to suit your interests and career aspirations. Each course included in the programme will equip you with highly employable expertise and skills in Business, from fundamentals of marketing, human resource management, organisational behaviour and business analysis and consultancy. This programme is informed by recent developments in research and will enhance your professional and transferrable skills that will support your transition into employment upon graduation. Our BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration programme is taught with a clear industry focus by experienced professionals and respected academics.

Which department am I in?

Business Management

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,080.00 (US$ 25,932) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,080.00 (US$ 25,932) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Year 1 Standard entry requirements - Highers AABB (over two sittings), A-Levels BBC – ABB, Int. Baccalaureate 29 points, BTEC DDM (Business preferred), HNC B in graded unit (Business preferred), HND BB. Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements. Minimum entry requirements Highers BBBC A-Levels BBC – ABB. Year 2 - Advanced Highers BB including one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AAAB at Higher, A-Levels ABB including one of Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths, Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (with Higher Level Business at 5), HNC A in graded unit (Business), HND BB in graded units (Business), BTEC DDD (Business-related subjects preferred), Global College Successful completion of our Business with Accelerator Programme. Year 3 - HND AA in graded units (Business).

Minimum entry requirements

Highers BBBC (over two sittings)
A-Levels BCC
International Baccalaureate 29 points
BTEC Extended Diploma MMM
HNC B in graded unit
HND BC / CB

Year 2

Advanced Highers BB. Must include one of Accounting, Business, Economics or Maths, plus AABB at Higher.
A-Levels ABB. Must include one of Accountancy, Business, Economics or Maths.
International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Higher Level 5 in Business Management.
BTEC Extended Diploma DDM in Business relevant subject.
HNC Business or Supply Chain Management A (standard entry) or B (minimum offer eligible only) in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points.
HND Business or Supply Chain Management BB in graded units.

Year 3