University of South Wales

BA Business Management Top Up

University of South Wales

Course overview

The BA Business Management (Top Up) at the University of South Wales provides an intensive and focused route to achieving a full honours degree in business management. It is designed for students who have already completed a foundation degree, HND, or a similar qualification in a related subject. Students learn about key business areas such as management, leadership, and decision-making. The course explores contemporary business environments and the challenges faced by organisations in national and global markets. Students examine how businesses operate, compete, and grow within changing economic, technological, and social conditions. Key areas of study include business strategy, leadership, and operations management.

In this BA Business Management (Top Up) in the University of South Wales, students analyse how managers respond to market pressures, manage resources, and lead teams effectively. Students work with real-world case studies, business scenarios, and problem-solving activities. The programme culminates in advanced project work that allows students to apply theory to practical business contexts. The programme is delivered as a full-time top-up degree and is completed within one academic year. Students are taught using lectures, seminars, workshops, and guided independent study. The structure is designed to support progression from prior qualifications to honours-level study. Assessment is based on coursework, written reports, presentations, reflective assignments, and project work.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants are required to hold a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as a foundation degree, HND, or equivalent, in a related subject.

English Proficiency:

  • International applicants need to show proof of English proficiency with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5 in all skill components.

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
  • Chevening Scholarships

    All Chevening Awards cover tuition fees and living costs for a one year postgraduate course.

  • 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.

  • Postgraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship

  • USW International Students Progressing to Masters

    Progression Fee Discount of £3,500.

    Up to £3,500
  • 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 BA Business Management (Top Up) from the University of South Wales may progress into roles such as:

  • Business Manager

  • Operations Coordinator

  • Project Officer

  • Business Development Executive 

  • Management Trainee

Cost of study

In 2026/27, the annual tuition fee to study BA Business Management (Top Up) at the University of South Wales is £16,800 for international students. This is subject to review annually.

Admission

Applications for the University of South Wales BA Business Management (Top-up) course are submitted through UCAS. You can reach out to our counsellors at AHZ for guidance.

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