Our Business and Management Bachelors degree online enables students to develop their knowledge, skills and understanding of the strategic and international dimensions of business and management. The course will provide you with the necessary expertise to critically evaluate business models and concepts and apply them to real-world situations.

Studying BA (Hons) Business and Management will prepare you for a wide range of careers as you develop knowledge of markets, customer behaviour, corporate strategy and project management. Opportunities exist with employers in the private, public and voluntary sectors, not to mention the possibility of running your own business. If you are already working in your chosen field and looking to develop your career, the course includes flexible options that allow you to specialise in an area of business studies, for example marketing communications or business finance.

Entry Requirements

We have flexible entry requirements that look at both candidate's academic and work-based experience. In order to start a degree candidate will need to have GCSE grade C or above, or its equivalent, in English and Mathematics. If English is not candidate's first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Academic

In addition to the above candidate must have, as a minimum, one of the following:
one full A-Level
an Advanced GNVQ, NVQ or other similar vocational qualification
an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship that includes vocational qualifications similar to the above
Experience

If candidate do not meet the minimum academic standards, candidate will need to demonstrate that candidate are currently working and have a minimum of three years of employment in an environment where a significant element of the work is in areas identified in the modules in the BA (Hons) degree.
Candidate will also need to demonstrate that lack of prior qualifications is not a fair reflection of aptitude for higher education. We assess this by talking to candidate and reviewing candidate's employment history and the quality of candidate's application form. We may require candidate to complete additional basic literacy and numeracy tests prior to acceptance onto the programme.

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If you have previously completed a business related foundation level degree (or equivalent), this course provides a progression route on to a Bachelors degree in business and management.

Our Business and Management progression route degrees enable you to develop your knowledge, skills and understanding of the strategic and international dimensions of business and management. It will provide you with the necessary expertise to critically evaluate business models and concepts and apply them to real-world situations.

Entry Requirements

We have flexible entry requirements that look at both candidate's academic and work-based experience. In order to start a degree candidate will need to have GCSE grade C or above, or its equivalent, in English and Mathematics. If English is not candidate's first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Academic

In order to start the Bachelors degree in business and management progression route course, candidate must have completed one of the following:
A relevant University of Essex Online Foundation degree or another recognised institution
Two years of a relevant BA (Hons) Degree from a recognised institution
A relevant Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution

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Our BA (Hons) Business and Marketing degree online equips students with a broad-based and thorough understanding of the rapidly changing environment and operations of modern business and market promotion.

The business modules will introduce you to increasingly complex problems and encourage you to apply your knowledge and understanding to develop innovative solutions. The marketing modules will not only further your understanding of the role of the marketing function in organisations but can also allow you to study specialist topics such as e-business marketing and business-to-business marketing.

Marketing is one of the fastest-growing creative industries and at the centre of what many businesses do. Studying BA (Hons) Business and Marketing will contribute to your career development as you explore concepts such as consumer analysis and the planning and implementation of marketing programmes. The wider skills and knowledge gained from the business modules will also equip you to follow a number of different career paths, providing you with a solid grounding in research, reporting, analysis and presentation.

Entry Requirements

We have flexible entry requirements that look at both candidate's academic and work-based experience. In order to start a degree candidate will need to have GCSE grade C or above, or its equivalent, in English and Mathematics. If English is not candidate's first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Academic

In addition to the above candidate must have, as a minimum, one of the following:
one full A-Level
an Advanced GNVQ, NVQ or other similar vocational qualification
an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship that includes vocational qualifications similar to the above
Experience

If candidate do not meet the minimum academic standards, candidate will need to demonstrate that candidate are currently working and have a minimum of three years of employment in an environment where a significant element of the work is in areas identified in the modules in the BA (Hons) degree.
Candidate will also need to demonstrate that lack of prior qualifications is not a fair reflection of aptitude for higher education. We assess this by talking to candidate and reviewing candidate's employment history and the quality of candidate's application form. We may require candidate to complete additional basic literacy and numeracy tests prior to acceptance onto the programme.

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Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice degree is a broad-based programme of study that explores both the social and personal aspects of crime. It examines some of the most serious concerns we face as a society, such as: What causes crime and criminal behaviour? Can crime be prevented? How and why should we punish offenders? How does criminal justice link to social justice? The course requires a critical engagement with criminology theory, research methods and the history of crime and punishment.

Studying BA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice will provide you with a range of skills and knowledge useful for a career within the criminal justice system or in other areas such as public policy, social work or local government. You will gain an understanding of the social and personal aspects of crime, develop critical thinking skills, and become confident in your ability to analyse and reflect upon different sociological, legal and economic theories. You will also gain transferable skills in research, time management and written communication.

Entry Requirements

We have flexible entry requirements that look at both candidate's academic and work-based experience. In order to start a degree candidate will need to have GCSE grade C or above, or its equivalent, in English and Mathematics. If English is not candidate's first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Academic

In addition to the above candidate must have, as a minimum, one of the following:
one full A-Level
an Advanced GNVQ, NVQ or other similar vocational qualification
an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship that includes vocational qualifications similar to the above
Experience

If candidate do not meet the minimum academic standards, candidate will need to demonstrate that candidate are currently working and have a minimum of three years of employment in an environment where a significant element of the work is in areas identified in the modules in the BA (Hons) degree.
candidate will also need to demonstrate that lack of prior qualifications is not a fair reflection of aptitude for higher education. We assess this by talking to candidate and reviewing candidate's employment history and the quality of candidate's application form. We may require candidate to complete additional basic literacy and numeracy tests prior to acceptance onto the programme..

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If you have previously completed a criminal justice related foundation level degree (or equivalent), this course provides a progression route on to a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice.

Our Criminal Justice progression route degree is designed to equip you with a broad based and thorough understanding of the rapidly changing environment and operations of the current criminal justice system.

Entry Requirements

We have flexible entry requirements that look at both candidate's academic and work-based experience. In order to start a degree candidate will need to have GCSE grade C or above, or its equivalent, in English and Mathematics. If English is not candidate's first language, IELTS (Academic) 6.0 or equivalent is required.
Academic

In order to start the Bachelors degree in criminal justice progression route course, candidate must have completed one of the following:
A relevant University of Essex Online Foundation degree or another recognised institution
Two years of a relevant BA (Hons) Degree from a recognised institution
A relevant Higher National Diploma (HND) from a recognised institution

Other Fees

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