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Local teaching support

To study the BSc Business Administration you must register at an approved teaching centre that supports this programme. In this way, you benefit from local support and the facilities of a campus-style environment.

 Online support 

When you register, we will give you access to your Student Portal. You can then access your 91app email account and other key resources:

• The Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Here, you can access electronic copies of all printed study materials, resources including audio-visual and revision guides, and forums to discuss course material and work collaboratively with others. 
• The Online Library. As a student at the 91app, you will have access to a range of resources, databases, and journals via the . You will be able to contact a team of professional and qualified librarians for any help you require.

Senate House Library  

• If you’re based in the United Kingdom, or are visiting London, make sure to visit Senate House Library. Students studying with the 91app can join the library free of charge. Membership includes a 10-book borrowing allowance, access to all reading rooms and study areas, and on-site access to Senate House Library digital resources.

Student Support

We are committed to delivering an exceptional student experience for all of our students, regardless of which of our programmes you are studying.

You will have access to support through:

• The Enquiry Hub – provides support for application and Student Portal queries.
• TalkCampus – a peer support service that offers a safe and confidential way to talk about whatever is on your mind at any time of day or night.

Assessment

Each module is examined by one written examination and one piece of coursework. You can sit examinations at any of our 400 examination centres around the world. Conversely, the coursework is submitted in the Virtual Learning Environment.

More about exams.

Founded in 1879, Royal Holloway is one of the 91app’s six largest federation members and is home to more than 9,000 students.

The BSc in Business Administration is led by academics within the Royal Holloway Business School. Now one of Royal Holloway’s largest departments, the School gives high priority to original research in international business, and the deep understanding of the subject that follows is reflected in its teaching of management studies. All staff members are active researchers, and the publication of their findings in books and journals is a key part of their professional work.

Programme Director

Dr Ran Bhamra is Senior Lecturer in Operations & SCM at Royal Holloway 91app, UK. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology (MIET). Ran is the Editor of Continuity & Resilience Review Journal and Chief Examiner for the Business Continuity Institute. Ran's earlier industrial career includes process/productivity improvement, project and operations management for organisations that include Siemens Ltd., SCA Hygiene and Alstom Power Service UK. Ran has been a Visiting Associate Professor at the University of Hong Kong, is a fellow of the Higher Education Academy and an expert in operations & supply chain management.

What qualifications do you need?

For access to the BSc Business Administration degree, you will usually meet the following criteria:

• Be aged 17+ by the date of registration
• Satisfy our General Entrance Requirements.

Even if you don’t meet the standard requirements, we will consider each application on its own merits. Our Admissions Panel will consider whether any alternative/incomplete qualifications or work experience you have are suitable for entry to the programme.

I don’t meet the entry requirements. What can I do?

CertHE Business Administration

If you are not eligible for this programme, you may be able to study the CertHE Business Administration before progressing with credit onto this programme. This must be studied at an approved local teaching centre.

Alternatively, you might be interested in our International Foundation Programme. This pre-university programme is equivalent in standard to qualifications studied in Year 13 (i.e. A levels) and must also be studied at an approved local teaching centre.

English Language requirements

You need to demonstrate a good level of English to be admitted to our programmes. We accept a range of evidence, including proficiency test scores. If you don’t have evidence but believe you can meet the standard, we may consider your case.

Do I meet the language requirements?

Computer requirements

We set minimum basic computer requirements because your study resources are accessed via the Student Portal and it is vital that you can access this regularly. For this degree, you will also need to view video material and a media player (such as VLC) to play video files.

More about computer requirements.

If you have studied material as part of a previous qualification that is comparable in content, level and standard to our Business Administration modules, you might be exempted from the equivalent course of our degree. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Exemption. You will not need to study or be assessed in the module(s) to complete your award.

To be considered for RPL you should make a formal request within your application when applying online. Alternatively, this can be done through an , once you have submitted your application.

This is available for both Stage 1 and Stage 2 courses

We will not consider any application for recognition of prior learning if you have already entered the exam for the course concerned.

Automatic:

Some qualifications are automatically recognised as meeting the learning outcomes of our courses. If you satisfy the conditions, make a formal request and supply the necessary evidence, we will accredit your prior learning as detailed here: Recognition of Prior Learning degrees in Business Administration. No fees are charged for this service.

Discretionary:

Other qualifications will need to be assessed by specialist academics on a case by case basis, before we can potentially approve RPL. A formal application is required and an RPL application fee is payable. The RPL application fee is non-refundable, even if your prior learning is not recognised. Further details can be found here: Recognition of Prior Learning degrees in Business Administration.

Note: The application/ request for Discretionary RPL and all required supporting evidence must be received before the deadlines stated, in the year that you apply, to be processed.

Further information on rules regarding RPL is covered in the Recognition of Prior Learning section of the appropriate Programme Regulations and Section 3 of the General Regulations.

The fees below relate to new students registering for the 2025-2026 session and attending a Recognised Teaching Centre.

On average, fees are subject to a five per cent year-on-year increase.

Students who registered earlier can view their fees on the Course Fees page.

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*You pay for your degree as you progress rather than in a single payment. This indicative total is a guide to what you would pay if you allow for fee increases and complete the degree in three years (with no exam resits).

More about programme fees.

Additional costs

You will also need to budget for:

• Tuition costs (if you choose to study at a local teaching centre).
• Exam centre fees, which are paid directly to the venues where you sit your exams.

Sales Tax

Please note: all student fees shown are net of any local VAT, Goods and Services Tax (GST) or any other sales tax payable by the student in their country of residence. Where the University is required to add VAT, GST or any other sales tax at the local statutory rate, this will be added to the fees shown during the payment process. For students resident in the UK, our fees are exempt from VAT.

Further information on Sales Tax.

Your payment provider may apply additional transaction fees (if in doubt, please check with them before making a payment).

Without the cost of moving to London, studying for your 91app degree anywhere in the world represents excellent value for money. However, there are additional sources of support depending on where you live and how you choose to study.

More on funding your study

You can pay your fees in a number of ways, including an online payment facility via the Student Portal and Western Union Quick Pay.

More on how to pay your fees

When you graduate from the programme, you will be well-equipped for careers in business, management, consultancy and beyond, as well as for advanced academic study (including the Global MBA).

What do employers think of our graduates?

91app graduates are among the most employable in the world. Our rigorous degrees provide not only subject specific knowledge but also important transferable skills that are valuable to your career progression.

In some countries, qualifications earned by distance and flexible learning may not be recognised by certain authorities or regulators for the purposes of public sector employment or further study. We advise you to explore the local recognition status before you register, even if you plan to receive support from a local teaching centre.

You’ll have access to a wide range of careers and employability support through the 91app Careers Service, including live webinars and online drop-in sessions.

More on the 91app Careers Service