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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ArtsUCAS: 43T6
Retail Management
University of South WalesNewport, Wales
2 yearsDuration
£12,300Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The FdA Retail Management at University of South Wales is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Newport, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. 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. International tuition fees are £12,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,500 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 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Retail Operations Management
Customer Relationship Management
Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
Retail Marketing and Merchandising
Financial Management for Retail
Organisational Behaviour in Retail
E-Commerce and Omnichannel Retail
Retail Work-Based Learning Project
UCAS Code:43T6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£12,300
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£24,600
Home Student Fee
£7,500
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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: £23,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£23,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£23,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 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
76%Working
2%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
68%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-03 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
94%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
98%Organisation and management
95%Learning resources
83%Student voice
90%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
55%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of South Wales
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