Swansea University

BSc Business Management with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

Course overview

The BSc Business Management with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is an excellent pathway for students who might not initially meet the direct entry requirements for the standard Business Management degree. This integrated Foundation Year provides essential foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of business management, preparing students thoroughly before they progress to the main three-year degree programme within the School of Management.

Throughout the full four years, students will explore a wide range of business topics, including marketing, operations management, accounting, finance, strategy, and human resource management. The curriculum blends theoretical understanding with practical application, with teaching informed by current research and staff's hands-on industry experience. Assessment methods typically include a mix of coursework, reports, presentations, and practical projects, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining why they are applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • The standard entry requirements applicants need are A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, T Levels, or International Baccalaureate.
  • International qualifications equivalent to A-levels are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate proficiency with an IELTS overall score of 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in any component.
  • The university also accepts equivalent scores from other recognised English language tests 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 with a Foundation Year programme work as:

  • Business Manager
  • Business Advisor
  • Retail Manager
  • Human Resources (HR) Officer
  • Marketing Executive

Cost of study

For international students, the annual tuition fee for the Swansea University BSc Business Management with a Foundation Year is £19,600.

Admission

Applications for the BSc Business Management with a Foundation Year at Swansea University are generally made through UCAS or directly to the university. Please speak to our trained counsellors for help.

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