BSc Business Management Business Analytics with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Business Management (Business Analytics) with a foundation year at Swansea University offers the ideal starting point for students aspiring to succeed in the business landscape. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how businesses operate and grow, equipping you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in a future career in business analytics or management.
This programme is designed for students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for direct admission to a standard BSc business management (Business Analytics) degree, offering an excellent alternative pathway into the course. The foundation year equips you with the essential knowledge and skills in business management and analytics, preparing you for success in the full degree programme. At Swansea University, the BSc Business Management (Business Analytics) is accredited by leading bodies such as the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and AACSB International.
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to submit a personal statement detailing their motivation for applying, along with any relevant details about their academic background. An academic or professional reference is also required. You may add your CV to highlight any relevant work experience
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates applying for a BSc in Swansea can submit one of the following: A-levels, BTEC, T-levels, or the International Baccalaureate.
- The university recognises the EPQ. If you can complete the EPQ with a grade B or above, you will receive an offer with a one grade reduction.·
- Other international qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted by the university.
English Proficiency:
- For applicants whose first language is not English, we require a minimum overall IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent), with no individual component score below 5.5.
- The university also accepts other English test scores, like TOEFL and PTE.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Excellence Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded as a discount on tuition fees worth up to £5,000 in the first year of study, with a further £2,000 awarded in Year 2 (for £5,000 awardees only, subject to achieving a 70% average).
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Swansea University Sport Scholarship
Financial support (of up to £2000).
Thrive Bursary
The Thrive bursary is a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees for the first year of study, with a progression bursary of £2,000 in subsequent years (applied as a discount off tuition fees).
Up to £4,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Business Management Business Analytics) With a foundation year at Swansea University can work as:
- Business Analyst
- Operations Analyst
- Data Scientist
- Management Consultant
- Operation Manager
Cost of study
The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 academic year for students enrolled in the BSc Business Management (Business Analytics) with a foundation year at Swansea University is £19,600.
Admission
International students interested in applying for the BSc Business Management (Business Analytics) with a Foundation Year course can go through UCAS. Applicants may also seek assistance from our approved education consultants.
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