University of South Wales

BA Business and Management Sandwich Year

University of South Wales

Course overview

The BA (Hons) Business and Management (with Sandwich Year) at the University of South Wales is a four-year undergraduate course. It is made for students who want to have a degree in the course and also get one year of work experience in the field.

The course teaches students about business, how it works, and how to solve business problems in the real world. They cover topics like strategic thinking, communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving.

Students who take this course will start the sandwich or placement year after they complete their second year. This means they will spend one year working in a business environment and gain practical experience before returning to complete their final year.

Students learn through lectures, group work, projects, business placements, and real work experience. Assessment is through presentations, reports, exams, and projects. The course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Entry requirements

To study a BA Business and Management (with Sandwich Year) at the University of South Wales, applicants should submit copies of their academic qualifications, a personal statement, and a passport.  

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must have at least 96 points. 

  • Students should have at least a C in three subjects in A-Level or its equivalent.

  • Students with BTEC need a Merit grade in all parts of the course. 

  • Applicants also need at least 5 GCSE subjects (including Mathematics and English at a standard level)

English Proficiency:

  • International students whose first language is not English should have at least a 6.0 overall score, with no part below 5.5 in IELTS.

  • The university offers pre-sessional English courses for those who do not meet the English requirement.

Scholarships

  • Chancellors International Development Scholarships

    International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

    Up to £2,500
  • Course Kit Bursaries

    We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.

  • International Office Scholarship

    Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW Scholarship £1000

    The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £1,000
  • USW Scholarship £250

    The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.

    Up to £250
  • USW Summer School

    Please contact the provider.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BA Business and Management (with Sandwich Year) from the University of South Wales will have the skills to have job roles such as:

  • Business Manager or Project Manager

  • Management Consultant

  • Business Analyst

  • Human Resource Manager

  • Marketing Executive 

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students to study the BA Business and Management (with Sandwich Year) in South Wales is £16,800 every year. This can be changed by the university every year. 

Admission

International students contact AHZ Associates counsellors for help throughout the application process. They can also apply through the University of South Wales admission portal or UCAS.

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