Business and Management (Including Foundation Year) - BA (Hons)
University of South Wales
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Pontypridd

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Location

Pontypridd

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Full Time

Start date

SEP-26

Duration

4 Years

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This Foundation Year will help you to build your confidence and lay the foundations for you to successfully complete a full degree in Business and Management.You’ll learn through interactive tasks, collaborative projects and independent study, building skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital fluency. Reflective activities help you connect theory to real business contexts, giving you a strong foundation to succeed in your Business and Management degree and future ...Read more

This Foundation Year will help you to build your confidence and lay the foundations for you to successfully complete a full degree in Business and Management.You’ll learn through interactive tasks, collaborative projects and independent study, building skills in communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital fluency. Reflective activities help you connect theory to real business contexts, giving you a strong foundation to succeed in your Business and Management degree and future career.The Business Foundation Year builds academic confidence and core business understanding through practical learning, reflection and collaboration, preparing you to progress into degree-level business study with clarity, resilience and purpose.

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83/279
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81st
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77th
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Israt
06 Feb 26

I love the student supports and lectures. The best thing about the teacher is they never say I'm wrong, they will somehow connect my answer to another thing or the question. I..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 26

Well, my university has strong links with industries which is very helpful for me because as my course is Business and management thats why it will help me far away, Tutors are..Read more

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Israt
06 Feb 26
Business and Management (Advanced Entry) - BA (Hons)
I love the student supports and lectures. The best thing about the teacher is they never say I'm wrong, they will somehow connect my answer to another thing or the question. I...
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SR
Student Reviewer
22 Jan 26
Business and Management (Advanced Entry) - BA (Hons)
Well, my university has strong links with industries which is very helpful for me because as my course is Business and management thats why it will help me far away, Tutors are...
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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) offers an industry-connected education designed to prepare students for real-world success....

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales Pontypridd Rhondda, Cynon, Taff CF37 1DL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Treforest  0.2 miles away
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