BA Business and Management including Foundation Year
About this course
BA (Hons) Business and Management including Foundation Year, a four-year undergraduate programme. The Foundation Year includes a team-based project module called The Impact Challenge, where students work in teams to address real-world problems. Modules cover areas such as marketing, finance and people management.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points T Level: Pass (D or E) Additional requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above, including Mathematics (Numeracy AND Mathematics in Wales) and English Language. For those taking GCSEs in England, a Grade 4 is considered equivalent to a C.
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What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 95%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 98%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 24%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 14%
- Finance Professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 63%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 61%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 440 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 80%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started
- A levels: 67%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 2%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Business in Action
- Institutional Power Dynamics
- The Impact Challenge: Shaping Real World Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business and Management including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500.
What do graduates of BA Business and Management including Foundation Year at University of South Wales do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business and Management including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business and Management including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 81 UCAS points.
Is BA Business and Management including Foundation Year at University of South Wales accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).