Overview
If you are weighing up Retail Management BSc, the useful thing to know early is how much the entry terms vary between departments teaching it. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Retail Management balances finance, strategy and people management so you are not locked into one path. We currently work with 36 universities on this course across 27 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 6.0, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £15.500 to £32.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Where you land depends on your grades, your English and your timing. Send those three and we will tell you where you stand.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 6.0
Careers opportunities
Retail promotes quickly and hires this degree directly into store and buying roles. The head office side, buying and merchandising in particular, is the more competitive and better paid destination.
Roles graduates go into
- Store or area manager
- Buyer or assistant buyer
- Merchandiser
- Supply and allocation analyst
- E-commerce trading manager
- Category manager
Where they work
- Supermarket and fashion retailers
- E-commerce businesses
- Wholesalers and suppliers
- Department stores and specialists
- Consultancies serving retail
After the course
Nothing formal. A buying or merchandising rotation is what separates a head office career from a store one.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£15,500 - £32,000