University of Gloucestershire

Accounting and Business Management BSc (Hons)

This Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Accounting and Business Management offers a comprehensive blend of accounting expertise and essential business skills. It's designed to prepare you for dynamic careers in finance, management, or entrepreneurship. You will gain a holistic understanding of business operations and financial management, equipping you with both strong accounting skills and business acumen. The course emphasizes real-world application through business simulations and provides access to a state-of-the-art Trading Room and LSEG Data and Analytics Workspace. Small class sizes ensure a supportive learning environment, allowing for close interaction with lecturers and peers.

Accounting and Business Management BSc (Hons)

Accounting and Finance Degrees

The University of Gloucestershire offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in Accounting and Finance. These programs are designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, institutions, and the global business environment. You will study various topics including taxation, corporate accountability, and social and environmental accounting. The university boasts strong links with local and international businesses, which can provide valuable placement and internship opportunities.

Business & Management (Human Resource Management) BA (Hons)

This Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Business and Management with a specialization in Human Resource Management (HRM) prepares students for dynamic careers in managing people within organisations. The course focuses on developing essential leadership and management skills, with a core emphasis on modern HR practices, data-driven decision-making, and fostering equality, diversity, and inclusion. Students will gain insights into the evolving global workplace, understanding legislative changes, ethical values, and rising employee expectations. The curriculum is industry-focused, employing a challenge-based and live project approach, supported by strong connections with businesses.

Business and Management (Digital Business)

This full-time Bachelor of Arts with Honours (BA Hons) degree in Business and Management (Digital Business) focuses on equipping students with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the rapidly evolving digital economy. The program emphasizes a challenge-based and live project approach, integrating strong connections with local, national, and global businesses. It covers essential areas like business technology, cybersecurity, digital marketing, and digital transformation strategies, preparing graduates for a competitive edge in leadership and management roles. The curriculum is designed in consultation with industry leaders, ensuring relevance to current business practices. Topics include cybersecurity, blockchain design, cryptography, digital business strategy, e-commerce, supply chain integration, AI, and digital marketing. Graduates will be well-prepared to understand and apply concepts to real-world case studies, making them valuable assets in various industries. The course also includes opportunities for guest speaker sessions, industry collaborations, and professional presentations to provide insights into modern business challenges. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), this degree integrates a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management. The program emphasizes a hands-on learning experience through student-led consultancy teams assisting local businesses, offering practical application of academic knowledge. It aims to make students career-ready with a competitive advantage in the dynamic landscape of digital business.

Business and Management (Entrepreneurship & Innovation) BA (Hons)

This Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Business and Management, with a specialization in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is designed to equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and a supportive environment to transform your business ideas into reality. The program focuses on developing an entrepreneurial mindset and providing practical experience crucial for success in today's dynamic business world. You will gain a strong foundation in core business functions, management principles, and innovation strategies, preparing you for various roles in the business sector. The curriculum is structured to guide you through the entrepreneurial journey, starting with the theory of enterprise and innovation in the first year. The second year delves into cultivating an enterprising mindset, learning from experienced entrepreneurs, and acquiring practical skills for business creation and sustainability. In the final year, you will refine your entrepreneurial approach through studies in social entrepreneurship, community enterprises, venture incubation, and commercialisation. While specialized, the course also imparts transferable business and management skills applicable to leadership positions across different industries. Accreditation by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) is a key feature, meaning you will graduate with a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, adding significant value to your qualifications and enhancing your career prospects, whether you aim to launch your own business or pursue a management career within an existing organization.

Wellcome Discovery Awards

Open to established researchers and research teams with a proven record of research delivery who are based at, or will be hosted by, an eligible not-for-profit organisation in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or an eligible low- or middle-income country (excluding India and mainland China). Projects must propose bold, transformative research aligned with Wellcome's mission to improve health. The award does not cover the lead applicant's own salary, and a researcher may lead only one active Discovery Award submission.

Open Source AI Fellowship (UK)

Open to AI professionals and researchers who are legally eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship, have resided in the UK for at least 5 years (a security check is required), are employed by a UK-based organisation willing to support a 12-month secondment, and hold a PhD or equivalent professional experience in AI or a related discipline.

Skoll Scholarship for the Oxford MBA

Open to applicants of any nationality admitted to the full-time one-year Oxford MBA at Saïd Business School who can demonstrate a track record of entrepreneurial action creating positive social or environmental impact, and for whom the cost of the programme is a significant financial burden.

Rhodes Scholarship

For talented young people from around the world to undertake postgraduate study at the University of Oxford. Around 100 scholars are selected each year from more than 60 countries and constituencies; applications are made in your home country or constituency, each with its own age and eligibility rules.

Gates Cambridge Scholarships

Open to citizens of any country outside the United Kingdom applying for a full-time postgraduate degree (PhD, MSc/MLitt, or one-year master's) at the University of Cambridge. Selection weighs academic excellence, a strong fit with the chosen Cambridge course, a clear commitment to improving the lives of others, and leadership potential.

Africa Initiative for Governance (AIG) Scholarships at the University of Oxford

Open to West African nationals (for example from Nigeria and Ghana) seeking to study the Master of Public Policy at the Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford. Applicants are generally aged between 25 and 45, hold a strong undergraduate degree (typically second-class upper or above), demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to Africa's public sector, and intend to apply their learning in their home country's public service.