Royal Holloway, University of London
Business and Management (Year in Business)
England, United Kingdom · UCAS N201
Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
N201
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Course Overview
Business and Management (Year in Business) at Royal Holloway, University of London in England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.
Student life (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
13,115
Staff Ratio
13.0:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
71.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£30,020
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Business and Management (Year in Business)
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Business and Management (Year in Business) topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Business and Management (Year in Business)
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Management
- Business consultancy
- Entrepreneurial studies
- Supervisory management
- Organisational studies
- Quality control
- Strategic management
- Administrative management
- Quality assurance
- Total quality management
- Leadership
- Governance
- Process management
- Management services
- Industrial management
- Social enterprise
- Telecommunications management
- Risk management
- Corporate administration
- Practice management
- Public service
- Business administration
- Business studies
- Finance
- International finance
- Public finance
- European business studies
- International business studies
- Accounting
- Accounting technician studies
- Bookkeeping
- Taxation
- Auditing
- Cost accounting
- Management accounting
- Administrative accounting
- Human resource management
- Management development
- Personnel practice
- Equal opportunities
- Industrial relations
- Commerce
- Financial services
- Decision making
- Financial decision making
- Credit management
- Banking
- Investment
- Insurance
- Small business studies
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Advertising
- Customer relations
- Market research
- Consumer studies
- Brand management
- Trade
- Sales
- Business innovation
- e-business
- Consumer protection
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
13,115
Total students
Staff Ratio
13:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Major metropolitan (>1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse
Student Life & City (indicative)
London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps. The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
- London offers arguably the world's richest student experience — thousands of free museums and galleries, a world-leading theatre scene, diverse food from every corner of the globe, and a nightlife scene that never sleeps.
- The sheer variety is unmatched anywhere in the UK.
What Students Love
- World-class museums & galleries
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Diverse international food scene
- Theatre & performing arts scene
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
71%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£30,020
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✓ Available
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management. Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.
- Business graduates pursue careers in finance, consulting, marketing, operations and general management.
- Graduate schemes at the Big Four, investment banks, major consultancies and FTSE/Fortune 500 companies are primary entry points, with many proceeding to MBA study.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Media
- Science
- Humanities
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
HIGH
This location has a higher cost of living. Budget accordingly for accommodation, food, and general expenses.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200). A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- In the higher range for UK student costs — expect around $2,300/month (housing $1,400, food $420, transport $200).
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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