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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: N194

Business Management (Top Up)

University of South Wales
Pontypridd, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) at University of South Wales is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Specifically designed for students who have already obtained a HND or equivalent qualification, this Business Management degree allows you to gain a full bachelor degree in less than year. On the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top Up) course you will examine business strategy and organisational learning and development. You can then tailor your studies to meet your career goals by completing a research project and choosing from a selection of optional modules, which will include the specialist areas from your HND. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Strategic Business Management
Organisational Learning and Development
Business Research Methods
Financial Management and Analysis
International Business Strategy
Human Resource Management
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Business Dissertation Project
UCAS Code:N194
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,200

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£16,200

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£15,500£19,000£22,500
5 years£20,000£25,000£29,000

UK subject average: £29,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 36% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£29,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% below UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£29,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

72%Working
5%Studying
11%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
69%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
92%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
93%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
86%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Business Management (Top Up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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