
BSc Business Management Finance with a Foundation Year
Course overview
The BSc Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation Year at Swansea University is a course for students who want to reach the highest levels in global business management practice. The three-year course covers important business areas like marketing, operations, finance, and strategy.
Learning is through classes, seminars, workshops, and practical exercises, while assessments are through coursework, examinations, and projects to test the understanding of the students. Swansea University's Business Management degrees are accredited by CMI, CIMA and the Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) at every stage.
Entry requirements
To apply, candidates must submit a personal statement explaining their reasons for choosing this course and any relevant information about their academic history. A reference from either a teacher or an employer is required. You may also include your CV to highlight any relevant work experience you possess.
Grade Requirements:
- Candidates are required to have A levels, BTEC, and Access to HE Diploma qualifications.
- The university also considers other equivalent international qualifications.
English Proficiency:
- If English is not your first language, you will need to show your English language ability by achieving an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section.
- Other equivalent English language tests, like TOEFL and PTE, are also accepted.
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
Students who graduate from the BSc Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation year in Swansea University can take up roles in:
- Financial Planning
- Financial Analysis
- Business Management
- Accounting
- Cost Management
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students who wish to study the BSc Business Management (Finance) with a foundation year at Swansea University is £19,600.
Admission
Candidates can apply for this course using the university’s online application process or UCAS. You can also speak with our trained counsellors for assistance.
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