Cardiff Metropolitan University

Ba Business Management

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course overview

This BA (Hons) Business and Management degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a 3-year, full-time course option with a 1-year foundation program. It is designed for individuals who do not meet the typical entry requirements and those who left formal education long ago.

In this course, you will gain business knowledge and develop the skills necessary to manage enterprises. The BA (Hons) Business and Management at Cardiff Metropolitan University approaches entrepreneurship and innovation from a global point of view. 

You’ll explore sustainability, ethics, and corporate social responsibility and learn how to manoeuvre different types of dynamic industries (private, public, and third sectors) or start your own business. 

This programme allows you to streamline your studies into these five pathways:

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

In addition, getting real-world experience through practical learning or volunteering modules will prepare students to grow in their professional lives.

Entry requirements

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

The university will consider applicants unable to meet the grade requirements but who have adequate professional experience. Shortlisted individuals may go through an interview session.

Grade requirement

  • Applicants need at least 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A-level. Equivalent qualifications are acceptable.

English Language Requirement

  • Applicants whose first language is not English need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 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

  • MBA Scholarship

    Award: Up to £4,000.

  • 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

  • Vice Chancellor Scholarship

    Award: Up to £3,500

Career opportunities

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

  • Marketing Manager  
  • Business Sales Executives  
  • Estate Agents and Auctioneers
  • Entrepreneur  
  • Project Manager  
  • Business Analyst 

Cost of study

The tuition fee (2025/2026) for a BA (Hons) Business and Management programme (with a foundation year) at Cardiff Metropolitan University is £16,000 per year.

Admission

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

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