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Diploma of BSc Business Management
Solent University Pathway College
- Southampton, United Kingdom
- 0.58 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
A degree-preparation year equal to year one of Solent's BSc (Hons) Business Management, for students who miss direct entry.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights: no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply core concepts and methods in BSc Business Management to practical and academic problems. Develop and demonstrate skills relevant to Contemporary Management Theory
- Business Finance for Managers
- Creative Enterprise
- as reflected in the supplied curriculum summary. Use critical thinking
- ethical judgment and effective communication in discipline-related projects.
Career outcomes
- Progression to year two of BSc (Hons) Business Management at Southampton Solent University
- further study (undergraduate degree)
Curriculum
- Two-semester Level 4 year equal to the first year of the degree. Modules: Positive Psychology for Success
- Contemporary Management Theory
- Business Finance for Managers
- Creative Enterprise and Innovation
- Marketing Sales and Negotiation Skills
- Data Analysis Tools and Applications
- and Academic Skills for Business Managers.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Good high school graduation grades or equivalent
- must turn 18 within the first 6 months of the programme
- IELTS 5.5 with no band below 5.5
- or QA Higher Education English Test 5.5 with no element below 5.5.
Accepted academic background
Good high school graduation grades or equivalent (country-specific requirements listed on the course page); must turn 18 within the first 6 months of the programme.
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5)
- Institutional test (QA Higher Education English Test) 5.5 (no element below 5.5)
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- Passport Copy
- English Language Test Results
- CV or Resume
- Personal Statement
How to apply
- Review the program admission requirements and intake availability. Prepare your academic records and required supporting documents. Submit the application through the institution's approved application process. Provide language proficiency evidence and pay any application fee when applicable. Monitor the application status and respond to requests for additional information.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,750 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Southampton |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Business, Law and Society |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | The source record indicates potential scholarship opportunities. Award amounts, eligibility criteria and intake conditions must be confirmed before applying. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
4 Dec 2026
20 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.58 years.
The next deadline is 4 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £17,750 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,683 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (no band below 5.5), Institutional test (QA Higher Education English Test) 5.5 (no element below 5.5), IELTS Academic 5.5.

