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

Programme overview

A one-year top-up BA (Hons) for students who already hold an HND or equivalent and want a full bachelor's degree in international business. It focuses on international culture, communication and the international business environment, and includes a live research project. From September 2027 it is taught at the Cardiff campus.

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time 2 years also offered) | Intake: February 2027 (Pontypridd); September 2027 (Cardiff) | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Two 12-week terms of in-person lectures and workshops. Modules include Applied Management, Business Research: Principles and Practice, Business Strategy and Enhancing Academic Success, with the option to move between top-up pathways (Accounting, HRM, Marketing, Supply Chain Management) in Term 1.

Career pathways

Entrepreneur, business manager, consultancy and project management roles; many graduates start their own businesses and others progress to master's study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants need to demonstrate 240 credits (or equivalent), typically an HND or equivalent; Recognition of Prior Learning may feature in the decision. Alternative qualifications and relevant experience are considered individually, provided applicants can show sufficient knowledge and understanding for level 6 study in a business discipline. Relevant experience and qualifications should be referenced in the personal statement.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK full-time fee per year (February 2027 start). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,800 a year (2026/27). International full-time fee per year (February 2027 start). Source

Intake: February 2027 (Pontypridd); September 2027 (Cardiff)

Duration: 1 year full-time (part-time 2 years also offered)

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