Business and Management (Sandwich) 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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Sandwich

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Start date

23-SEP-24

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Duration

4 Years

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

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Pontypridd

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Sandwich

Start date

23-SEP-24

Duration

4 Years

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The business environment is changing all the time. While you can’t predict the future, you can certainly be prepared for it. Organisations need managers with a broad range of skills, who understand the different areas of business and how they work together. This degree will give you a well-rounded business education to make you a versatile and employable graduate. You’ll get a full overview of how businesses perform, meaning you can adapt and succeed in a competitive jobs market. There are ...Read more

The business environment is changing all the time. While you can’t predict the future, you can certainly be prepared for it. Organisations need managers with a broad range of skills, who understand the different areas of business and how they work together. This degree will give you a well-rounded business education to make you a versatile and employable graduate. You’ll get a full overview of how businesses perform, meaning you can adapt and succeed in a competitive jobs market. There are compulsory modules that cover essential topics, such as marketing, how to manage people, purchasing and logistics.There are also many opportunities to gain practical experience of the business world. You’ll gain experience of working with industry, either through an internship or an employment experience project. This project module has input from employers, so you’ll know what is expected from you when you graduate.

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WUSCA ranking
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80/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
95th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
101st
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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95%
Average salary
Average salary
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Business Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Business Studies graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Munachim
12 Feb 24

Students have absolutely the support of the staff when it has to do with your academic journey. The lecturers avail themselves for one on one support if requested. The school can..Read more

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12 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:0,M:0,P:0 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

C - A* Grades / Points required

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Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points.

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

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Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core)

We accept the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate in lieu of a third subject.

Popular A-level subjects

Business Studies

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

Business Studies
47%
Information & Communication technology
25%
History
17%
Religious Studies & Theology
12%
English Literature
10%
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England

£9,000 per year

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,000 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£12,300 per year

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University of South Wales
University of South Wales , Pontypridd

The University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and offers students an excellent range of...

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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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