BSc Business Management Modern Languages with a Foundation Year
Course overview
This four-year programme prepares students for a career in global business by combining core business management principles with competence in a modern language. The initial Foundation Year at The College equips students with essential knowledge and skills before they join the main degree.
During the degree, students will learn key business areas such as marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, and human resource management. Students will also gain language skills, with taster sessions in various modern languages in the first year before choosing one language to specialise in for the remaining years.
Entry requirements
Candidates need to submit a personal statement explaining why they want to study this course, and other details about their academic journey; an academic or employer reference is also necessary. You can also include your CV with your application to showcase any work experience you have.
Grade Requirements:
- Applicants need 48 UCAS Tariff points for the Foundation Year, with a GCSE Grade C or 4 in Mathematics and English Language being required.
- For direct entry to the main degree without a foundation year, the A-level requirement is ABB-BBB, equating to 120-128 UCAS points.
English Proficiency:
- Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds need to score at least 6.0 overall in IELTS with a minimum of 5.5 in each section
- Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as 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 (Modern Languages) programme are prepared for roles such as:
- Business Development Manager
- Management Consultant
- International Business Professional
- Events Manager
- Human Resources Business Partner
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students for the BSc Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University for this academic year is £19,600
Admission
Applicants can apply for this course through the university's portal. You can also speak with our trained advisor for guidance.
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