Business and Management with Placement Year BSc
A*AA at A level; graduates earn a median £40,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
A*AA
61% of entrants came with A levels · 99% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
A*AAtypical A level offer; a*aa a level additional information you will need a grade 7/a in gcse mathematics and grade 6/b in gcse english language, or we may be able to consider grade 6/b in gcse english literature alongside g
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: AAB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
Who actually got in: 61% with A levels, 39% with the IB. 44% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 60 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 38 points38. There are no further Higher Level requirements for this course. IB additional information You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A | — |
| BTEC | —We welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside one or two A levels. You will need a grade 7/A in GCSE Mathematics and grade 6/B in GCSE English Language, or we may be able to consider gr | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers and AAA in three further Highers subjects. You will also need grade A in Mathematics and grade B in English at National 5. | — |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
Years 1–4
What do you study?
8compulsory modules in year 1
Compulsory modules this year: green & sustainability 86% · business & administration 14%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 8 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Economics for Business
What you learn (7)
- explain core economic concepts such as income determination and opportunity cost
- describe macroeconomic trends and their impact on business adaptation
- apply economic concepts to analyse industry-related problems
- formulate models to analyse and solve economic problems
- evaluate competing economic models and hypotheses critically
- select appropriate economic models for business and policy problems
- produce analytical reports addressing economic issues
Year 2 · 4 core, 13 optional · 60 credits ≈ 600 hours
13 optional modules
- Management Accounting for Decision Making and Control
What you learn (20)
- explain technical and conceptual issues in costing systems
- analyse how control systems influence employee behaviour
- discuss how cost management should be tailored to organisational context
- apply performance control techniques to specific organisational contexts
- interpret short-term decision making techniques for varied contexts
- evaluate alternative investment appraisal approaches
- assess the practical application of investment appraisal methods
- apply financial measures of divisional performance
- discuss the impact of performance measures on managerial decisions
- explain the theoretical basis of optimal transfer pricing
- apply alternative transfer pricing methods to business scenarios
- discuss the suitability of different transfer pricing approaches
- analyse behavioural effects of transfer pricing choices across contexts
- evaluate balanced performance measurement systems linked to strategy
- evaluate the case for an external focus in management accounting
- apply analytical and problem-solving skills to accounting issues
- relate management accounting theory to professional practice
- evaluate management accounting information for decision relevance
- interpret accounting data to support management decisions
- describe how organisational culture shapes management accounting practice
- Financial Reporting 1
What you learn (14)
- explain the structure of the international financial reporting regulatory framework
- evaluate the conceptual framework underpinning financial reporting standards
- identify the information needs of different stakeholder groups
- discuss corporate governance and ethical issues affecting financial reporting
- prepare a statement of financial position complying with IFRS requirements
- prepare a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income under IFRS
- apply accounting concepts and IFRS requirements to practical scenarios
- justify the accounting treatment selected for a given scenario
- assess the nature and limitations of accounting information
- describe the relationships between different financial statements and accounting figures
- explain the global regulatory framework for accounting practice
- analyse how global regulation shapes accounting practices
- critically evaluate the choice and application of accounting policies
- apply analytical and problem-solving skills to accounting scenarios
- Foundations of Human Sociality and Cooperation
What you learn (11)
- explain the cooperative structure underlying human societies
- describe the evolutionary puzzle of altruism and cooperation
- outline major theories accounting for human cooperation
- describe psychological capacities needed for social coordination and communication
- evaluate experimental evidence on the development of cooperative skills
- evaluate evidence of comparable cooperative psychology in primates
- propose alternative explanations for empirical research findings
- design novel experiments to distinguish between competing explanations
- analyse the influence of culture and social norms on human societies
- apply knowledge of human cooperation to improve public policy decisions
- apply knowledge of human cooperation to improve business decisions
- Fundamentals of Finance
What you learn (16)
- describe the functioning of equity and bond markets
- explain the importance of equity and bond markets to investors and institutions
- explain how markets determine prices of stocks and bonds
- explain how portfolio diversification reduces risk
- construct an optimum investment portfolio
- evaluate theoretical models linking risk and return
- differentiate between spot and forward interest rates
- list the forms of market efficiency
- describe how derivatives markets operate
- explain how derivatives markets determine security prices
- explain key theoretical finance models
- critique the assumptions and limitations of financial models
- interpret empirical findings in finance research
- solve structured numerical finance problems
- analyse case-study information in finance contexts
- communicate complex financial ideas clearly in speech and writing
- Consumer Behaviour
What you learn (6)
- define core consumer behaviour concepts
- describe models and theories of consumer behaviour
- explain marketing concepts relevant to consumer behaviour
- explain economic concepts relevant to consumer behaviour
- explain psychological concepts relevant to consumer behaviour
- apply consumer behaviour knowledge to marketing practice
- Data Science & Generative AI
What you learn (9)
- apply current methods for preparing and transforming data features
- describe core algorithms used in classical machine learning
- describe architectures and principles underlying deep learning models
- apply generative AI models to practical tasks
- evaluate environmental, social and governance implications of AI systems
- critique the use of machine learning and AI solutions across different industries
- apply systematic strategies to resolve technical problems
- construct reasoned arguments using logical analysis
- analyse diverse problems using a structured analytical approach
- Marketing Research
What you learn (10)
- critique key marketing research concepts and frameworks
- reference established marketing research tools and methods
- apply marketing research frameworks to real-world problems
- design a marketing research project plan
- outline a marketing research project to address information needs
- collect marketing research data using appropriate methods
- verify the quality and reliability of collected data
- analyse marketing research data using suitable frameworks
- recommend managerial actions based on research findings
- justify proposed responses to marketing research problems
- Corporate Entrepreneurship
What you learn (10)
- describe how entrepreneurial activity unfolds within an established company
- explain how corporate entrepreneurship builds and maintains competitive advantage
- propose creative solutions to barriers facing entrepreneurship in large organisations
- analyse strategies that foster entrepreneurial behaviour within a company
- analyse organisational structures that promote entrepreneurial activity
- frame a new business venture to appeal to corporate stakeholders
- present a new business venture persuasively to corporate audiences
- critique entrepreneurial processes used within established organisations
- apply problem-solving techniques to corporate entrepreneurship challenges
- construct a coherent argument supported by reasoning and evidence
- Business Operations Consulting
What you learn (6)
- identify the roles of business operations consultants across organisations
- explain how consultants contribute to different organisational contexts
- evaluate the applicability of business operations processes in practice
- assess the limitations of business operations theories
- apply critical thinking to analyse business operations problems
- communicate findings clearly to a range of audiences
- Managing Human Resources
What you learn (9)
- explain key debates in human resource management practice areas
- critique different human resource management models and approaches
- analyse material to build a reasoned argument rather than describe it
- evaluate evidence to support a well-structured case
- collaborate effectively with peers during class discussions
- communicate ideas clearly in verbal class contributions
- analyse a human resource management case study
- apply critical thinking to evaluate hr-related arguments
- develop solutions to practical human resource management problems
- Programming for Business Application
What you learn (12)
- explain how programming supports business operations and decision-making
- identify different programming languages and tools used in business
- compare the strengths and limitations of different programming tools
- describe typical application areas for different programming solutions
- describe core principles of software engineering
- apply control structures and data types when writing code
- manipulate and wrangle data using programming techniques
- import and export data between programs and files
- analyse a business problem to identify its programming requirements
- design program logic to address a business problem
- create and refine a coded solution to solve a given problem
- evaluate different programming approaches for solving problems
- Behavioural Economics
What you learn (7)
- explain key behavioural economics concepts such as risk and loss aversion
- apply behavioural economics theories to analyse social dilemmas
- compare standard rationality assumptions with experimental decision-making findings
- justify behavioural science claims using experimental evidence
- identify overarching themes before analysing finer details in a dataset
- formulate constructive and well-justified critiques of arguments
- generate innovative approaches to investigate novel research questions
- Integrated Marketing Communications
What you learn (4)
- define core concepts and models of integrated marketing communication
- evaluate strengths and limitations of marketing communication tools
- design an evaluation approach for a marketing campaign
- select appropriate communication tools to address a marketing challenge
Year 3 · 1 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Year Away in Context
What you learn (3)
- demonstrate compliance with year away placement requirements
- relate business degree experience to workplace skills and issues
- evaluate personal placement experiences critically
Year 4 · 1 core, 20 optional · 15 credits ≈ 150 hours
20 optional modules
- Business Taxation
What you learn (8)
- identify different types of business taxation applicable in the UK
- explain how various taxes affect unincorporated businesses
- explain how various taxes affect incorporated businesses
- calculate a basic UK income tax liability
- calculate a basic UK corporation tax liability
- calculate a basic UK VAT liability
- relate UK business tax rules to broader social and economic factors
- assess the impact of UK business taxation against recognised best practice
- Investment Management
What you learn (9)
- explain core models of portfolio construction and asset pricing
- apply asset pricing theory to evaluate investment choices
- explain the relationship between investment decisions and market efficiency
- apply behavioural finance theories to explain market anomalies
- analyse how limits to arbitrage affect investment strategies
- analyse bond pricing and valuation
- apply hedging techniques to manage interest rate risk
- describe common trading strategies using options
- evaluate investment decisions using financial reasoning and risk considerations
- Project Management
What you learn (11)
- identify and classify different types of project stakeholders
- devise strategies for engaging with project stakeholders
- define the goals and objectives of a project
- describe methods for evaluating achievement of project objectives
- review the human factors affecting a project in a systematic way
- identify and characterise sources of project uncertainty
- develop strategies to manage project uncertainties
- apply project management methods to implement a project within an organisation
- explain approaches to planning resources needed for project execution
- explain how to construct a project budget
- evaluate different project management techniques and principles critically
- Supply Chain Management
What you learn (11)
- describe core concepts underlying supply chain dynamics
- explain strategies for managing strategic supplier relationships
- describe core operational and supply chain processes within an organisation
- evaluate why supply chain management functions as a strategic activity
- explain sustainability challenges arising in complex supply chains
- identify drivers of supply chain risk
- propose strategies to mitigate supply chain risks
- evaluate trade-offs involved in outsourcing, re-shoring and offshoring decisions
- apply operational models to explain an organisation's supply chain processes
- analyse stakeholder relationships and associated supply chain risks
- explain supply chains as dynamic, complex adaptive networks
- International Financial Management
What you learn (7)
- explain how foreign exchange markets operate
- describe methods used to manage foreign exchange risk
- apply financial concepts to international valuation problems
- apply financial concepts to international investment decisions
- use analytical models to examine foreign exchange market behaviour
- use spreadsheets to analyse foreign exchange data
- evaluate limitations of standard econometric models in forecasting exchange rates
- AI in Business Practices
What you learn (3)
- explain fundamental concepts and principles of artificial intelligence
- describe how businesses apply ai to improve efficiency and innovation
- apply critical thinking to solve ai-related business problems
- Brand Management
What you learn (6)
- critically appraise key theoretical constructs in brand management
- evaluate the variety of contexts in which branding is applied
- combine information drawn from multiple sources into a coherent argument
- analyse a brand scenario to determine relevant influencing conditions
- recommend the most suitable strategic response to a brand scenario
- evaluate criteria defining a sustainable or ethical brand
- Forensic Accounting using Data Analytics
What you learn (11)
- critically evaluate academic literature on fraud
- build statistical models to predict fraud and misreporting
- construct forecasting models for financial misreporting
- compare strengths and weaknesses of different fraud detection models
- determine the most appropriate model for a given analytical context
- describe key models used to detect and predict financial misreporting
- critique the limitations and assumptions underlying detection models
- interpret empirical data to assess financial reporting quality
- assess the likelihood of future financial misreporting from evidence
- present complex analytical findings clearly in written form
- visualise data to communicate analytical insights
- Strategic Games: Thinking rationally about business, policy and real life
What you learn (8)
- apply core game theory concepts to strategic situations
- explain concepts of signalling and matching in strategic contexts
- identify counter-intuitive consequences of strategic choices
- recognise common strategic structures across different contexts
- differentiate rational analysis from psychological interpretation of strategic behaviour
- evaluate strategic reasoning behind everyday and professional decisions
- analyse strategic situations to determine optimal courses of action
- apply strategic reasoning to negotiation scenarios
- The Economics of Well-Being
What you learn (9)
- explain core concepts used in well-being economics
- apply well-being economics concepts to practical situations
- describe why well-being matters as a policy objective
- identify methods used to measure well-being
- describe standard techniques for measuring well-being
- explain how happiness depends on relative comparison and adaptation
- explain why individuals mispredict their future emotional responses
- evaluate business and government practices against well-being outcomes
- design innovative policies or strategies centred on well-being
- Customer Experience
What you learn (9)
- explain core arguments underpinning service science and customer experience
- evaluate the relevance of customer experience concepts to marketing practice
- discuss emerging theoretical perspectives relevant to customer experience
- identify practical applications of new theoretical approaches in business
- evaluate how customer experience influences marketing strategy outcomes
- describe how digital technology can create value within customer experience
- critique theoretical principles underlying service marketing and customer experience
- apply analytical frameworks to assess services and customer experience
- evaluate the usefulness of concepts and tools for analysing customer experience
- Global Issues in Marketing
What you learn (7)
- explain critical concepts in international marketing
- communicate international marketing concepts clearly to others
- evaluate firm internationalisation strategies from a marketing viewpoint
- distinguish international marketing from domestic marketing practices
- analyse marketing cases and examples to identify key issues
- conduct research relevant to a business marketing decision
- summarise key research insights to support decision-making
- Fintech
What you learn (6)
- explain how financial technology changes delivery of financial services
- distinguish conventional financial assets from crypto-assets
- plan innovation initiatives for consumer and business financial markets
- describe how fintech operates within consumer and business markets
- apply fintech concepts to design a new start-up venture
- combine conventional financial services with fintech solutions
- Advanced Analysis for Marketing Decisions
What you learn (10)
- use software tools to analyse marketing data
- design a data analysis project for a marketing problem
- perform data analysis to derive marketing insights
- describe key data-driven marketing strategies
- explain how data informs marketing decision-making
- apply segmentation, targeting and positioning models to marketing problems
- apply customer satisfaction and lifetime value models to marketing problems
- apply pricing and product decision models to marketing problems
- interpret data analysis outputs to inform marketing decisions
- justify marketing managerial recommendations using data findings
- Accounting for Sustainability, People, Planet
What you learn (7)
- describe the historical development of social and environmental accounting
- explain the motivations driving organisations to adopt social and environmental accounting
- identify current practices used in social and environmental accounting
- discuss contemporary issues in social and environmental reporting
- explain the empowering potential of accounting practices focused on stakeholder needs
- formulate a personal argument on a key issue in social and environmental accounting
- construct a personal opinion on ecological and postcolonial accountability debates
- Digital Marketing and Applied AI
What you learn (8)
- identify the range of digital tools used in modern marketing
- describe the strengths and applications of different digital marketing tools
- explain the value of specific digital tools in a marketing context
- identify suitable methods for evaluating the success of digital marketing techniques
- analyse a marketing scenario to determine key strategic priorities
- evaluate a range of digital marketing tools against given objectives
- select the most appropriate digital tools to meet marketing objectives
- critique the factors behind the success or failure of a marketing campaign
- Managing People in a Complex World
What you learn (9)
- critically analyse contemporary issues and research in a field
- explain key theories of leadership
- examine interpersonal skills relevant to managing people
- debate current management issues with peers
- apply critical thinking to evaluate management situations
- present differing viewpoints in an original and creative manner
- cope with ambiguous and incomplete information when managing people
- generate original and creative ideas in management contexts
- solve complex management problems using structured approaches
- Negotiation
What you learn (13)
- explain key negotiation concepts such as bargaining types, BATNA, ZOPA and anchoring
- apply negotiation concepts to analyse a bargaining situation
- identify different negotiation styles used in practice
- select an appropriate negotiation style for a given situation
- recognise situations where ethical concerns conflict with winning a negotiation
- respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas arising during negotiation
- identify key information that influences the outcome of a negotiation
- devise realistic alternative plans for a negotiation
- analyse negotiation situations using bargaining theory models
- describe methods for dividing resources fairly in negotiation
- evaluate bargaining and negotiation practice from a critical standpoint
- reflect on personal negotiation performance to identify areas for improvement
- provide feedback to help others improve their negotiation skills
- Applications of Behavioural Economics
What you learn (8)
- describe existing applications of behavioural economics in policy design
- describe existing applications of behavioural economics in firm decision-making
- translate behavioural economics insights into testable policy applications
- translate behavioural economics insights into testable firm-level applications
- apply relevant methodological techniques to evaluate behavioural applications
- analyse complex and ambiguous situations to inform decision-making
- evaluate options using judgement in uncertain contexts
- explain the importance of ethical and sustainable decision-making
- Managing Risks and Building Resilience
What you learn (3)
- define core terminology used in risk management and resilience
- apply risk management and resilience tools to analyse high-risk cases
- evaluate the effectiveness of risk and resilience techniques in reducing harm
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£40,500median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£33k
Median£41k
Upper quarter£55k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 75 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 13, 14, 23
Half of graduates earned between £33,000 and £55,000. Five years on, the median is £59,000. 90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 90% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 11% left | 99% | 85 |
| In work or study, 15 months on5% studying | 90% | 45 |
| Professional or managerial job | 90% | 40 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £37,000 | 25 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £40,500 | 75 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £59,000 | 70 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £40,200 in fees over 4 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
89%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 78% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 40 students answered
Highest: 97% agreed on question 19; lowest: 53% on question 14.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 95% |
| Question 2 | 89% |
| Question 3 | 84% |
| Question 4 | 82% |
| Question 5 | 84% |
| Question 6 | 92% |
| Question 7 | 76% |
| Question 8 | 84% |
| Question 9 | 89% |
| Question 10 | 71% |
| Question 11 | 74% |
| Question 12 | 79% |
| Question 13 | 66% |
| Question 14 | 53% |
| Question 15 | 95% |
| Question 16 | 92% |
| Question 17 | 89% |
| Question 18 | 94% |
| Question 19 | 97% |
| Question 20 | 95% |
| Question 21 | 97% |
| Question 22 | 97% |
| Question 23 | 92% |
| Question 24 | 71% |
| Question 25 | 71% |
| Question 26 | 89% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.