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Business Management (Top Up) - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A one-year top-up that takes holders of a HND or equivalent to a full bachelor's degree in business and management. It is taught in two 12-week terms through in-person lectures and workshops and includes a live project on an organisation of the student's choosing.

Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Term 1 comprises four core modules: Applied Management, Business Strategy, Business Research: Principles and Practice, and Enhancing Academic Success. Optional modules or specialism pathways are available.

Career pathways

Graduates become business managers, entrepreneurs, consultants and project managers, or progress to master's study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Successful completion of a HND in Business Studies or Business and Accounting, a Foundation Degree in Business Studies, Service Sector Management or Retail Management, or an equivalent qualification such as a Diploma in Higher Education or ILM Leadership and Management (Level 5). Alternative qualifications and/or relevant experience are considered individually if the applicant can show sufficient knowledge for level 6 business study; applicants need 240 credits (or equivalent) and Recognition of Prior Learning may be applied. Relevant experience should be referenced in the personal statement. Contextual offers may be made.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Full-time fee per year Source

Intake: September 2027 (Cardiff)

Duration: 1 year full-time

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