BSc (Hons) Global Business Management (Human Resources) (Top-Up)

International Year One (Level 4)*

Good High School Grades or equivalent

IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5

Year Two (Level 5)

Level 4 qualification with a pass grade in a business and management-related field.

IELTS 6.0 with no element less than 5.5 (or approved equivalent)

Year Three (Level 6)

BTEC HND/Foundation Degree or equivalent in a related subject. If you have taken a BTEC HND programme, we will usually expect you to have performed to an average of Merit standard. If you have taken a Foundation Degree, we will be looking for performance to Commendation level, or 60% average**

**Applicants holding a relevant business and management qualification in addition to one of the following will also be considered: DipHE, any Level 5 award such as Certificate, Diploma or NVQ.

Please note:

For Level 5 and Level 6 entry you must provide evidence of a Level 2 Maths or equivalent. Exemptions are granted if you can evidence previous study in finance, accounting, statistics, data analysis or research modules at previous levels of study.

Non-standard entry: please note that applicants without formal qualifications yet with appropriate work experience are also encouraged to apply. Non-standard qualifications/work experience will need to be considered on an individual basis.

IELTS 5.5 with no element less than 5.5

September 2026

Expected September 2026

• Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom