About this course
Ulster University offers BSc (Hons) Business Studies as a 3-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons) programme in Business. Based in Belfast, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,320 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A level BBC Applied General Qualifications RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/ OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma Award profile of DMM We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. International Baccalaureate Overall profile is minimum 25 points (12 points at higher level). Access to Higher Education (HE) Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma Overall profile of 63% (to include subject requirements) (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 at merit (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course) GCSE For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE Maths. IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
