Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Swansea University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bay Campus

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Full Time

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Bay Campus

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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The BSc Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation Year is a programme designed for the student who wants to excel and reach the top level of global business management practice but does not yet have the required qualifications. The four-year course provides students with a broad range of expertise across the areas of business and management (such as marketing, operations, finance, accounting, strategy and human resource management) as well as offering a range of cutting-edge specialist ...Read more

The BSc Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation Year is a programme designed for the student who wants to excel and reach the top level of global business management practice but does not yet have the required qualifications. The four-year course provides students with a broad range of expertise across the areas of business and management (such as marketing, operations, finance, accounting, strategy and human resource management) as well as offering a range of cutting-edge specialist optional modules. The BSc Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation Year, is designed for students who are interested in finance or a finance career but who do not want to take a full Accounting and Finance degree scheme. Students pursue modules on advanced finance topics such as corporate finance, financial innovation and risk management, financial services and international financial management. The foundation year is taught at The College, on Bay Campus. Located next to the School of Management, The College is the University’s pathway provider and offers a unique learning environment; designed to fully prepare you for the final three years of your degree. Small lecture and seminar classes, state-of-the-art facilities and world-class teaching help you to realise your full academic potential. As a student of our Business department within the School of Management at Swansea University, you can expect to receive excellent teaching, driven by our world-class academic team of staff and state-of-the-art Bay Campus facilities. Our Business Management degrees are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), providing you with industry-focused teaching and a wealth of professional skills to enhance your employability on graduation. Our Final Year Projects also enhance your career potential, by working in partnership with real companies on real business-related issues.

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
40/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
31st
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
Business Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
94%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 92 = 8% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
8%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Finance graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Finance graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Nathasha
07 Dec 23

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Manasi
07 Dec 23

It's the best experience been a part of swansea university..Read more

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2,H2,H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
58%
Economics
24%
History
21%
Mathematics
18%
Geography
18%
HESA
Finance

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
70%
Business Studies
34%
Economics
28%
History
18%
Physics
17%
HESA

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Manasi
07 Dec 23
International Accounting and Finance, MSc
It's the best experience been a part of swansea university...
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Swansea University
Swansea University , Swansea

Swansea University is renowned for its excellence in research, teaching reputation and delightful seafront location....

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Swansea University
Fabian Way Swansea SA1 8EN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.5 miles away

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