School Business Leadership (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Join us for an Applicant Day to meet current students, learn more about the University and get a taste of student life so you can decide if Chester is right for you. The School Business Leadership (Top-Up) degree is designed to take holders of an HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent in the business area to a new level. Combining essential knowledge with academic skills development will give you the best chance of success at honours degree level and within the graduate employment market.

Home Students International Students Students must have completed 240 credits of university study, which may include an HND or Foundation Degree in Business (or a closely related discipline). Students may also have a Diploma or Advanced Diploma in School Business Management or an ILM level 5 in School Business Management, plus at least 3 years of full-time experience working as a School Business Manager in school.

IELTS Academic 6.0 overall (min 5.5 in each sub-skill) or approved SELT equivalent

UK students: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees

UK/Home: £9,790 per year for a full-time course (2026/27) — More on UK fees

Sept 2026

UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2026

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