IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet Based Test
80 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBBB
National 5 grade C in Maths and English.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BCCC
National 5 grade C in English.
National 5 Maths recommended.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies.
A Level
BCC
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths recommended.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Pre-2017 Grading System:
B1, B1, B3, B3 at Higher Level and grade C2 in Ordinary Level Maths and English.
New Grading System:
H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths and English.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit).
GCSE grade C/4 in English.
GCSE Maths recommended.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4.
Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.
European Baccalaureate
Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects.
Grade 6 in Maths and English.
Scottish HNC
Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a B in the graded unit is achieved.
Minimum year 2
HNC
Pass HNC in Administration and IT, Business, Human Resource Management, Management (not Retail), Marketing or Marketing Communication with grade B at SCQF level 7 in the graded unit.
SQA Advanced Higher
BBC
A Level
BBB
Minimum year 3
HND
Pass HND in Administration and IT, Business, Human Resource Management or Marketing with grade B at SCQF level 8 in the graded unit(s).
Our Business Management with Human Resource Management course combines broad ranging business knowledge with specific human resource management skills on this specialist route.
The course equips you with the key competencies to add value to organisations through the effective employment, engagement and development of people.
This course provides modules that give you real-world experience and the option to undertake a work placement.
More info: Click here
Year 1
Behavioural Studies
Research and Study Skills
Accounting for Business
Principles of Economics
Marketing
Plus a choice from a list of optional modules
Year 2
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Business and Management Challenges
World Economy
Plus a choice from a list of optional modules
Year 3
International Business
Work-based Learning or study abroad
HR Development
Plus a choice from a list of optional modules
Year 4
Business Strategy and Sustainable Development
Leadership in a Changing Environment
Global Employment Practices
Dissertation
Plus a choice from a list of optional modules
The broad course opens up more employment opportunities in commercial business and the public sector. Possible areas include:
Graduate training schemes
Financial services
Sales and marketing
Human resources
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
