Undergraduate School of Business and Creative Industries ⭐ Professional Accreditation

University of the West of Scotland

BA (Hons) Business and Sustainability

An innovative top-up honours degree built in partnership with New College Lanarkshire, concentrating on strategic business modules aligned with circular economy principles and United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Lanarkshire New College Lanarkshire September

Duration

2 years full-time (Top-up structure for entry at Year 3) or 4 years part-time

IELTS (min)

6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)

Course overview

About the Course

The BA (Hons) Business and Sustainability serves as a unique academic pathway, transforming HND college graduates into critically informed professionals capable of driving ethical corporate development.

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This undergraduate programme addresses critical ecological and planetary survival issues, providing students with advanced insights into sustainable organizational architectures and stakeholder responsibility.

Programme structure

Course Modules

This programme is structured to build strong subject knowledge, academic readiness and applied professional capability through each stage of study.

  • Sustainability Principles (MECH11010) - 20 Credits
  • Sustainable Business Development (BUSN09033) - 20 Credits
  • Operations Management for Sustainability (COMP11036) - 20 Credits
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (BUSN09015) - 20 Credits
  • Research Methods for Business (BUSN09019) - 20 Credits
  • Elective Module (Approved SCQF Level 9 Framework) - 20 Credits
  • Honours Dissertation (BUSN10014) - 40 Credits
  • Sustainable Leadership (MGT10XXXX) - 20 Credits
  • Circular Economy (MGT10XXXY) - 20 Credits
  • Brands and Branding (MARK10003) - 20 Credits
  • Global Environmental Issues & Policy (SOCS10048) - 20 Credits

Placement Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Secure high-demand corporate governance and environmental auditing roles

Graduate Outcomes

Strong

Top-up structure enables a seamless, cost-effective progression from HND college modules straight into a full university Honours degree.

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Key placement benefits

  • Sustainable Leadership & Business Integration
  • Circular Economy Strategy Formulation
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Management
  • Environmental Auditing & Policy Analysis

Placement providers

  • Multinational Consultancies & Advisory Hubs
  • Engineering, Infrastructure & Construction Firms
  • Global Food, Beverage & Fashion Retailers
  • International Charities & Non-Profit Organisations

Tuition information

Tuition Fees

2026/2027 Academic Year

Scholarships Available
£16,275 per year of study

£2,710 per 20-credit syllabus module

Flexible standard tuition fee instalment structures can be configured via online portals.
Additional Enhanced International Scholarships of up to 40% are open to qualifying self-funding non-EU applicants.

*Gross tuition parameters undergo structured annual review. Values shown strictly reflect international undergraduate metrics.

English language

Entry Requirements

Undergraduate English language proficiency parameters for direct entry.

6.0

IELTS Score Required

Minimum 5.5 in each individual component

Accepted alternatives

Other recognized tests

  • TOEFL iBT

    78

  • Pearson PTE Academic

    54

  • Duolingo English Test

    105

Equivalent verified language certifications are evaluated case-by-case by our international team.

Maximum Exemptions Available

Professional Relevance

Built alongside contemporary corporate needs

The degree layout focuses on real-world issues, developing students' critical thinking on matters relating to responsible business practices and planetary survival.

College-to-University Pathway

New College Lanarkshire Articulation Blueprint

Enables students to leverage their college HND backgrounds to complete an Honours degree within two years.

An Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) certificate is not required for overseas students applying for this course.

Official admissions guidance

Academic Entry Requirements

Applicants are normally expected to hold a relevant Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent international qualification in business, management, or a cognate discipline for direct entry onto Year 3 (Top-up). All country-specific academic qualification profiles are thoroughly evaluated on an individual case-by-case basis by the admissions panel.

Our specialized international teams are prepared to run an official qualification check and confirm your application profile.

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