Cardiff Metropolitan University

Ba Business Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

A 3-year, full-time BA (Hons) Business and Management programme at Cardiff Metropolitan University blends business knowledge with essential skills to shape resilient and adaptable managers. After studying this course, you will develop the ability to manage organisations successfully.

This programme takes a global approach to integrating sustainability, ethics, and corporate social responsibility in business organisations. You will receive valuable knowledge about entrepreneurship and innovation in different types of dynamic industries (private, public, and third sectors). Besides steering established companies through the global landscape, you can choose to start your own business. 

The BA (Hons) Business and Management degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University allows you to choose an area of focus from these five pathways:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Finance
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Supply Chain & Logistics Management
  • Marketing

In addition, the core modules will improve your business capabilities by giving you real-world experience through practical learning or volunteering.

You will learn through traditional lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speakers, and tutorials. You will gain hands-on experience working on case studies, professional projects, and work placements. Assessment methods include essays, presentations, portfolios, and practical work.

Entry requirements

These are the entry requirements to study BA Business and Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University:

Grade requirement

  • You need at least 112 UCAS points to apply for this course.
  • The university accepts a wide range of qualifications, including A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, International Baccalaureate Diploma, etc.
  • You may submit either CCC in at least 3 A-Levels, DMM in the BTEC, or another equivalent qualification. The acceptable qualifications may be combined to boost your application.
  • International applicants may submit an International Baccalaureate diploma with 2 x H5. No specific subjects required

English Language Requirement

  • Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall (at least 5.5 in all sections).

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    The Alumni Discount offers a 20% discount on Cardiff Met courses for previous graduates who are enrolling onto postgraduate programmes from September 2026.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Full Fee Discount

    Award: Up to £1,000

  • Sport Scholarships

    Undergraduate – Home student (UK): £7,000; Undergraduate – International student: £11,000; Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £2,000 + alumni discount Postgraduate alumni – Home student (UK) £4,200.

  • Undergraduate Scholarship

    Award: £2,500

    Up to £2,500

Career opportunities

Career opportunities for students who complete a BA (Hons) Business and Management programme in the UK include

  • Business Development Manager
  • Marketing Manager  
  • Business Sales Executives
  • Human Resources Manager  
  • Estate Agents and Auctioneers
  • Project Manager

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the 2025/2026 session to study BA Business and Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 per year. However, there may be additional costs such as placement year, accommodation, and other personal expenses.

Admission

Applicants can apply for this course through UCAS. If you need assistance regarding your admission to the university, please reach out to one of AHZ’s counsellors.

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