gec.limited@outlook.com +44 7771 240002
Menu
Call us Email us
UK STUDY UPDATES
INTAKESJanuary, May & September 2027 UK coursesSUBJECTData Science & Artificial IntelligenceFUNDINGSearch scholarships & tuition discountsSUBJECTBusiness, Management & MBA pathwaysSRI LANKACheck A/L, diploma & degree entry routesSUBJECTCyber Security & Computing coursesBUDGETPlan tuition, visa, IHS & living costsSUBJECTNursing, Public Health & Biomedical ScienceENGLISHExplore IELTS alternativesSUBJECTProject Management & Supply Chain
University of Lancashire · Preston

BA (Hons) Business Administration (Top-up)

Top-upBusiness & Management

A one-year CMI-accredited final year that builds business, leadership and digital skills on top of a Level 5 qualification. Ideal for HND or foundation degree holders wanting a full honours degree.

Check your fitMatch your level, budget, intake and preferences.

Use course matcher →

Plan the full costTuition pre-filled, with GBP and indicative LKR totals.

Open budget planner →

Funding informationThis university has scholarship information recorded.

Explore funding →

Sri Lankan student planning

Four checks before you shortlist this course.

Use these as an early planning guide. We will confirm the exact university rules for your qualification and intake before you apply.

03Funding

Scholarship possibilities

Scholarship or tuition-discount information is recorded for this university; eligibility may depend on course and intake.

Check funding →
04Full financial plan

Beyond the tuition fee

Plan for tuition, visa fee, Immigration Health Surcharge, required maintenance funds, travel and your first accommodation costs.

Calculate my UK budget →

Want a human check? Tell us your qualification, English result, budget and preferred intake.

Ask GEC on WhatsApp

Free preliminary check

Could this course fit your profile?

Answer four quick questions. Nothing is submitted or stored until you choose to contact GEC.

This tool is an early planning guide, not an offer, admissions decision or visa assessment. The university decides admission after reviewing your complete application.

Scholarship information

Potential funding at University of Lancashire

International scholarships include an Excellence Scholarship based on prior grades, a Country Scholarship (Group C) listed for Sri Lanka, and a £2,000-per-year Articulation Scholarship for students from partner institutions; the university advertises scholarships and bursaries of up to £5,500 per year.

Eligibility, value, availability and deadlines are decided by the university. Confirm the award for this exact course and intake before relying on it.

Programme overview

A clearer look at BA (Hons) Business Administration (Top-up)

A one-year CMI-accredited final year that builds business, leadership and digital skills on top of a Level 5 qualification. Ideal for HND or foundation degree holders wanting a full honours degree.

This 12-month top-up route concentrates on understand how organisations operate and compete, use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions, develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.

Course focus

What you can expect to explore

  • Understand how organisations operate and compete.
  • Use evidence to make strategic and operational decisions.
  • Develop leadership, teamwork and professional communication.

Skills development

Capabilities you can build

  • Strategic analysis
  • Professional communication
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Evidence-based decision-making

The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.

Learning experience

How you may learn

  • Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
  • Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
  • Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?

A strong fit for students with relevant Level 5 or equivalent prior study who want to complete an honours-level qualification. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.

Career direction

Where it may lead

Relevant career directions may include:

  • Business analyst
  • Operations manager
  • Management consultant
  • Business development professional

These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.

Course contents

Published course content for this programme.

7 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.

  1. 01
    Leading the Dynamic BusinessPublished course content
  2. 02
    Managing ChangePublished course content
  3. 03
    Innovations and Insights: Your Business ResearchPublished course content
  4. 04
    Pioneers and Entrepreneurs: Your Business EnterprisePublished course content
  5. 05
    Preparing for LeadershipPublished course content
  6. 06
    Preparing for the Future of BusinessPublished course content
  7. 07
    Preparing for Venture CreationPublished course content

Source checked 19 October 2026. Titles are shown as concise factual course information; the university remains the authoritative source.

View official course contents

Entry requirements

Can I apply?

Academic
HND or Foundation Degree in a related subject
Sri Lankan qualifications
58% in a bachelor's degree from a recognised institution
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, no component below 5.5

Not sure you qualify? Send us your results — we’ll tell you honestly, free.

How we help

Support, clearly agreed.

  1. We check your eligibility and documents.
  2. We prepare and submit your application to University of Lancashire.
  3. We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
  4. We guide your Student visa application.

Your initial consultation is free. Any paid professional support begins only after you receive and accept a written service summary explaining the work, fee and terms.

More Business & Management courses at University of Lancashire

Similar courses at other universities

See all Business & Management courses →

Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on lancashire.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with University of Lancashire before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.