This top-up degree is designed specifically to develop you as a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business management and entrepreneurship. If you have a HND/DipHE qualification, this programme allows you top up your qualifications to a full degree, giving you access to more graduate career opportunities.
UCAS Code
NN15
Duration
1 year (full-time)
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
BSc (single honours)
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
Why this course
Explore approaches to creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial thinking that will help you understand what’s involved in setting up and running a successful new business venture.
Look at innovation, and gain an understanding of the approaches used to encourage it within an organisation.
If you have a HND/DipHE qualification, this programme allows you top up your qualifications to a full degree.
Skills

This one-year top up programme is designed to provide a firm understanding of business management and entrepreneurship. It will equip you with the skills you need for a successful career in business.
You will develop as a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of business management and entrepreneurship, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.
In readiness for your future career, you will acquire key attributes employers value, such as commercial acumen, self-reflection and emotional intelligence, alongside skills in research, analysis, numeracy and project management.
You will finish the course with a deep appreciation of the entrepreneurial process, and the skills to drive innovation and adapt to change.
How you'll learn
You will be exploring key concepts such as managing people, operations, logistics, marketing and finance.
You will learn about corporate strategy, business ethics and how small businesses and start-ups need to operate in a competitive business environment.

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Career options
You will be in a strong position to start your own business.
You could also work in business development or a graduate traineeship, or in any sector that seeks dynamic, creative individuals with proven business knowledge.

How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
- September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including BTECs, A-levels and T Levels.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity of gaining a place with us, regardless of their background. Find out more about contextual offers.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Specific Entry Requirements
- 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), a foundation degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.
- 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.
General entry requirements
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
Contextual offers
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.
Find out more