Aberystwyth University

BSc Business and Management

Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to Business and Management, N122.

Why study

Business and Management at Aberystwyth University? During the course, you will develop an awareness of the challenges facing management, and the combined impact of the economic, financial, human and legal issues that managers deal with on a daily basis. You will also develop the skills to analyse management issues in relation to company priorities, external factors and current good practice.

You will benefit from: working with businesses in the local community and further afield to develop your practitioner skills to support your academic development learning from lecturers who have a wide range of business and management experience and research interests which are integrated into your learning. After completing this degree you will possess: a broad understanding of management in practice an in-depth knowledge of trade and commerce in both the public and private sector a solid grasp in the complexity of management challenges and the combined impact of the economic, financial, human and legal issues that leaders encounter. Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.

Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching.

Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Key highlights

  • Includes a foundation year before the full business and management syllabus
  • Work with local and wider businesses to build practitioner skills
  • Covers economic, financial, human and legal issues managers face daily
  • Knowledge of trade and commerce across public and private sectors
  • Over 75% of full-time teaching staff qualified to PhD level
  • Part-time staff bring current consultancy and business experience

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — UCAS Tariff 48 A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable b…
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English

Scholarships

  • Aberystwyth Regional Scholarships

    Students will be eligible for a £2,000 reduction in tuition fees for each year of their studies at Aberystwyth University.

    Up to £2,000

  • Caru Aber International Award

    Caru Aber International Award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount (for every year of study) to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Accommodation Award

    This award means that for students who choose to live in our on-campus Cwrt Mawr housing, there is no cost for the first year of study.

  • International Family Award

    International Family Award – giving you a £1,000 reduction in tuition fees for every year of your studies.

    Up to £1,000

  • Margaret Evelyn “Lynne” Williams Bursary

    The Bursary is worth £500 during the first year of study and a maximum of two awards will be available each year.

    Up to £500

  • Mathematics Department Award

    Up to £500 a year.

  • Music Scholarships

    £650 a year Music Scholarships are open to UK and international applicants.

    Up to £650

  • Waldo Williams Scholarship

    Successful applicants could receive up to £500 in their first year.

  • Welsh Medium Study Bursary

    Up to £400 a year - for following part or all of your course through the medium of Welsh.

Careers this course leads to

  • Management trainee
  • Business analyst
  • Operations manager
  • Project manager
  • Human resources officer
  • Business development executive

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,190 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Aberystwyth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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