What is the time commitment

This programme is offered in a full-time study mode. You will study a total of 15 taught modules over the three years. A standard module is equivalent to 200 hours of learning and on successful completion of each module you will achieve 20 credits towards your qualification.


The BA (Hons) Applied Business is designed as a full-time programme with a range of delivery approaches to enable you to work and complete your degree concurrently. The programme is be predominantly delivered on a day-release basis; however, it is not a part-time or sandwich course. Most of your time will be spent in the workplace on directed study. In your first year of classes, the day release pattern will be Fridays in your first and final trimesters, and a blended delivery in the summer trimester.


Years two and three of the degree comprises of a blended delivery model. You will attend class in Antrim one day per month in the first and third trimesters, and three times in the summer trimester.