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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Torfaen Learning Zone
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Coleg Gwent (Newport)
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA
Torfaen Learning Zone
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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The retail industry is a significant employer accounting for 11.3 of the UK workforce in a market worth £85 billion. There are many challenging and rewarding job opportunities in this fast-moving industry, whether you are looking to launch a career or enhance your prospects if you are already employed. This foundation degree, the only one of its kind in south Wales, prepares you for a management role through acquired knowledge and relevant experience. Students will have the opportunity to work with recognised retailers to gain hands on experience in the workplace, therefore developing transferable skills to greatly enhance employability.This course includes a range of business and retail specific modules to develop your knowledge and understanding of this dynamic industry. You will explore how the world of retail operates, learn about customer relationships and gain an understanding of purchasing and supply chain management.
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A* - D Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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Students living in
England
£7,500 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£7,500 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£12,300 per year
Students from International
£12300 Per year
With more than 23,000 students and 2,700 staff, the University of South Wales (USW) is one of the largest universities in Wales, and...