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Key Course Details

  • UK/EU
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4 Years Full Time With a Foundation
    • UCAS Code 480F
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date September 2019
    • Typical Offer (view equivalents) See below
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 9,000
4 Years Full Time With a Foundation
    • UCAS Code 480F
    • Mode of Study Campus Based
    • Start Date September 2019
    • Typical Offer See below - More Information
    • Location Bay Campus
    • Tuition Fees Per Year £ 15,450
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Course Overview

Do you see yourself playing a key role in the running of a business? Are you hoping to become a project manager or operations manager for a successful organisation one day?

The BSc Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University could help you achieve this.

If you don’t attain the necessary grades to enrol on to the BSc Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) course, the BSc Business Management (Operations & Supply) with a Foundation Year degree is for you.

The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in business, operations and supply management, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) degree within the School of Management.

During your degree, as well as covering the core areas of business and management, you will develop the practical skills and mind-set required for a role in operations and supply management. The course is perfect for students who have a clear interest in understanding and approving how things are made, be it products or services. 

You will study a range of key business topics that include: marketing, accounting, finance, strategy and human resource management alongside modules which are dedicated to operations and supply management.

The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, you will move to the School of Management building for the remainder of your studies.

Why Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

  • Ranked in the UK Top 30 for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2018)
  • 83% of our Business Management graduates are employed or in further study within six months of graduating (DLHE 2016/17)
  • Ranked in the UK Top 5 for Value Added (Guardian University Guide 2018)
  • Ranked in the UK Top 15 for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018)
  • Degree accreditation by nationally recognised bodies
  • A diverse student body from over 60 different countries
  • The Foundation Year will be taught at The College, a state of the art, brand-new building based on Bay Campus
  • The final three years of the degree will be taught at the £22 million School of Management building, located next to The College on Bay Campus

Your Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) with a Foundation Year Experience

The BSc Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) with a Foundation Year degree at Swansea University is a flexible degree with the chance to study abroad for a year, or work in industry for a year. This can give you a real competitive advantage and will broaden your horizons when it comes to seeking employment.

Your first year (the Foundation Year) is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management and your final three years are taught within the School of Management itself.

Teaching at Swansea is partly informed by research and our staff have hands-on experience of theory and practice, meaning you can benefit from their academic expertise and real-world know-how. 

As well as setting you up for a career as an operations or supply manager within a business, we also have support services available to help you start your own business.

During your time with us, you will also have full access to our cutting edge video and digital content creation suite and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management, including the Fujitsu Innovation Hub and presentation rooms.

Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities

As a graduate from Swansea, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any desirable organisation.

Whether your target is to work for the world’s best brands or become a consultant, this degree makes you a strong candidate for employment. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

  • Operations Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Project Manager
  • Operations Consultant

 

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Modules

Early studies give you a solid foundation in accounting, finance, statistics, strategy and management. In later years you can focus your studies by selecting from different specialist module choices according to your chosen career, as detailed below.

Year 0 (Level 3)

Entry Level 3 / Foundation Year
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MN-0001The College - Autumn Term (Sep - Dec)20Interactive Learning Skills and Communication (Advanced)
MN-0002The College - Autumn Term (Sep - Dec)15Business
MN-0003The College - Autumn Term (Sep - Dec)10Principles of ICT
MN-0004The College - Autumn Term (Sep - Dec)15Composition and Style
MN-0501The College - Spring Term (Jan - April)15Statistics
MN-0502The College - Spring Term (Jan - April)15Economics
MN-0503The College - Spring Term (Jan - April)15Critical Thinking
MN-0504The College - Spring Term (Jan - April)15Globalisation

Year 1 (Level 4)

FHEQ 4 Undergraduate / HECert
Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MN-1003Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Accounting for Business
MN-1006Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Managing People
MN-1016Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Marketing
MN-1017Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Essential Analytic Skills for Business
MN-1501Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Finance for Business
MN-1517Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Personal Skills Development for Business
MN-1518Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Operations Management
MN-1520Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15The Global Context of Organisation

Year 2 (Level 5)

FHEQ 5 Undergraduate / HEDip

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MN-2017Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Management Science 1
MN-2040Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Strategic Analysis
MN-2506Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Maths 2 for Business
MN-2513Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Supply Chain Management
Optional Modules
Semester 1 

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students should select 30 credits from the following list for Semester 1. Optional modules will be offered subject to demand, availability and timetable constraints. Students should note and check BEFORE selecting whether modules have any special requirements, such as pre-requisites, co-requisites or incompatibles. NOTE: Pre-reqs need to have been taken in a previous year and co-reqs have to be selected in the current year

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MN-2003Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Corporate Governance and Ethics
MN-2004Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Corporate Finance 1
MN-2007Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Strategic Marketing Planning
MN-2008Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Digital MarketingPre-reqs: MN-1016 Marketing or MN-1505 Marketing or MN-1007 Marketing and Strategy
MN-2009Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Change Management (with Fujitsu)
MN-2010Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15International Marketing
MN-2011Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Information Systems
MN-2013Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Organisational Behaviour
MN-2021Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Micro-economics 2Students must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1015 or MN-1014 or MN-1511 or MN-1519
MN-2023Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Economic History and Industrial Development
MN-2029Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Environmental and Resource EconomicsStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1011 or MN-1015 or MN-1014 or MN-1511 or MN-1519
MN-2031Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Principles of Financial AccountingStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1003 or MN-1515
MN-2035Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Global Business Environment: International Political Economy
MN-2054Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Business PlanningCo-requisite module for MN-2559 and needs to be taken and passed in order to proceed to TB2 module
MN-2055Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Theory of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
MN-2058Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Contemporary Issues in Tourism
MN-2059Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Marketing Places
MN-2060Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Business and Employment Law
MN-N001Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)0English for Management 1This is a non-credit bearing module aimed at School of Management Students whose first language is not English and who wish to improve their English language skills.
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Semester 2 

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students should select 30 credits from the following list for Semester 2. Optional modules will be offered subject to demand, availability and timetable constraints. Students should note and check BEFORE selecting whether modules have any special requirements, such as pre-requisites, co-requisites or incompatibles. NOTE: Pre-reqs need to have been taken in a previous year and co-reqs have to be selected in the current year

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MN-2502Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Financial Markets and Institutions
MN-2505Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Investments: Assets; Equities and Bonds
MN-2508Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Human Resource Management
MN-2509Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Management Consulting 1
MN-2510Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Consumer Behaviour
MN-2511Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15International Business
MN-2514Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Business Information Systems
MN-2517Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Statistics 2 for BusinessOnly available to Business students. This module is not available for students who have previously undertaken MN-1012 or MN-1503 (A&F and Economics). Students must have previously completed MN-1017
MN-2518Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15e-Business
MN-2520Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Business Analytics
MN-2522Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Social Marketing
MN-2527Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Macro-economics 2Students must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1014 or MN-1015 or or MN-1519 or MN-1511
MN-2529Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15European Economic IntegrationStudents wishing to select this module will need to have also selected MN-2021 Micro-economics 1 as a co-requisite module.
MN-2530Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Economic PolicyStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1014 or MN-1015 or MN-1511 or MN-1519
MN-2534Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Principles of Management AccountingThis module is not available to A&F students.
MN-2544Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Economic DevelopmentStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1014 or MN-1015 or MN-1511 or MN-1512 or MN-1519
MN-2549Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Decision Analysis
MN-2551Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Social Aspects of Organisation
MN-2559Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)30Applied EntrepreneurshipStudents must have also selected and passed MN-2054 in order to proceed to this module.
MN-2562Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Managerial EconomicsPre-reqs: MN-1011 or MN-1014 or MN-1015 or MN-1511 or MN-1519
MN-2563Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Entrepreneurship for Tourism Experiences
MN-2564Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Tourism in Practice
MN-N002Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)0English for Management 2Students must have completed MN-N001 or MN-N003 English for Management 1 in order to select this module.
MN-N003Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)0English for Management 1 (TB2)This is a non-credit bearing module aimed at School of Management Students whose first language is not English and who wish to improve their English language skills (repeat of MN-N001 taught in TB1)

Year 3 (Level 6)

FHEQ 6 Undergraduate / Honours

Students choose 120 credits from the following:

Compulsory Modules
Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule Name
MN-3000Semester 1 and Semester 2 (Sep-Jun Taught)30Final Year Project
MN-3019Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Project Management
MN-3023Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Lean Operations
MN-3521Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15International Standards
Optional Modules
Semester 1 

Choose Exactly 15 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students need to select exactly 15 credits from the following list for Semester 1. Optional modules will be offered subject to demand, availability and timetable constraints. Students should note and check BEFORE selecting whether modules have any special requirements, such as pre-requisites, co-requisites or incompatibles. NOTE: Pre-reqs need to have been taken in a previous year and co-reqs have to be selected in the current year.

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MN-3002Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Financial Market EfficiencyStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-1503 or MN-1012 or MN-2517
MN-3004Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Investment BankingStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004
MN-3005Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Financial ServicesStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004
MN-3012Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Marketing Research
MN-3013Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15International Human Resource Management
MN-3014Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Marketing Communications
MN-3015Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Power and Organisation
MN-3016Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Innovation Management
MN-3018Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Sales and Sales Force Management
MN-3022Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Pioneers of Entrepreneurship 1
MN-3024Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Data Mining
MN-3026Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Application Development
MN-3031Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Labour EconomicsStudents must have previously completed MN-2021 in order to select this module. Non-req: MN-2546
MN-3035Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Monetary Economics 1Pre-reqs: MN-2021 AND MN-2527.
MN-3042Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Global Shift: Globalization and Transnational Corporations
MN-3047Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Strategic Implementation
MN-3048Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Advanced Economic AnalysisPre-reqs: MN-2021 AND MN-2527.
MN-3055Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15Rheoli Prosiectau (Project Management)Co-taught with MN-3019 and allows students to have seminars through the medium of Welsh.
MN-3057Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)15International Economic PolicyPre-reqs: MN-2021 AND MN-2527.
MN-N001Semester 1 (Sep-Jan Taught)0English for Management 1This is a non-credit bearing module aimed at School of Management Students whose first language is not English and who wish to improve their English language skills.
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Semester 2 

Choose Exactly 30 credits from the following Modules:

NOTE : Students have to select exactly 30 credits from the following list for Semester 2. Optional modules will be offered subject to demand, availability and timetable constraints. Students should note and check BEFORE selecting whether modules have any special requirements, such as pre-requisites, co-requisites or incompatibles. NOTE: Pre-reqs need to have been taken in a previous year and co-reqs have to be selected in the current year

Module CodeSemesterCreditsModule NameGuidance
MN-3501Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Financial EconomicsStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004 or MN-1509 or MN-2028 or MN-2057. NOTE: This module requires a high level of mathematical ability
MN-3502Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Auditing 2Students can only select this module if they have previously completed and passed MN-2548
MN-3503Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Financial Innovation and Risk ManagementStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004
MN-3505Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Asset ManagementStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004
MN-3506Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Derivatives and Risk ManagementStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004
MN-3507Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Risk Management in BankingStudents must have completed one of the following pre-reqs: MN-2004
MN-3512Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Business EthicsThis module cannot be taken with either MN-3517 or MN-3516.
MN-3513Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Leadership
MN-3516Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Marketing EthicsThis module cannot be taken with either MN-3517 or MN-3512.
MN-3517Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Corporate Social ResponsibilityThis module cannot be taken with either MN-3512 or MN-3516.
MN-3519Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Information Technology Service Management
MN-3522Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Environmental Management for Business
MN-3526Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Spreadsheets and Databases for Business AnalysisStudents cannot select this module if they have previously completed MN-2523
MN-3531Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Public ChoiceStudents must have previously completed MN-2021 in order to select this module.
MN-3533Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Economies of the Middle and Far East
MN-3534Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Monetary Economics 2To select this module, student must also have selected MN-3035 in TB1
MN-3542Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Business and Employment LawNon-reqs: MN-2504 or MN-2519
MN-3551Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Law of International Corporate Governance
MN-3553Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Sales and Personal Selling
MN-3555Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Forensic Accounting
MN-3561Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15Social Media MarketingStudents must have previously completed MN-2008 in order to select this module.
MN-3566Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15History of Economic Thought
MN-3567Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)15International Economics and TradeStudents must have previously completed both MN-2021 AND MN-2527 in order to select this module.
MN-N002Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)0English for Management 2Students can only select this module if they have previously completed MN-N001 or MN-N003
MN-N003Semester 2 (Jan-Jun Taught)0English for Management 1 (TB2)This is a non-credit bearing module aimed at School of Management Students whose first language is not English and who wish to improve their English language skills (repeat of MN-N001)

Entry Requirements

UK / EU Students
A foundation year is available for students who do not achieve the grades necessary for their chosen degree programme.

If you don’t think you meet our standard entry requirements and want more information, please email study@swansea.ac.uk to understand how a degree with a Foundation Year may be suitable for you.

International Students
Please visit The College website for course information and entry requirements.

You will find the required qualifications to begin the three year undergraduate degree of your choice here. If you don’t meet these requirements, you can enrol onto the four year programme which includes a Foundation Year.

How You're Taught

Teaching
Once enrolled, you will spend your first year attending lectures and seminars at The College, Bay Campus. The College’s brand-new, purpose built building with state-of-the-art facilities is located on the beachfront. With space for social and academic activities, it provides the optimum learning environment with specialised teaching methods for students studying pathway programmes that lead directly into Swansea University degrees.

Your Foundation Year will be followed by three years of study at the School of Management, located a stone’s throw away from The College.

The School of Management boasts world class facilities; an impressive Atrium, dynamic teaching spaces, state-of-the-art IT equipment and unrivalled access to top quality careers and student support teams.

The School of Management uses a variety of teaching methods through weekly lectures and seminars. 

From the start of your degree, you will be immersed in our cutting-edge research and industry led teaching, having every opportunity to develop key transferable skills whilst meeting the learning outcomes set out in the module syllabus.

The Final Year project in the Business department involves working with a real business on an industry research assignment.

Assessment
A range of different assessment methods is used including individual assignments, group work, presentations, business reports and exams.

This course offers some modules taught through the medium of Welsh or bilingually for students who consider themselves to be fluent Welsh speakers. For more details on the provision available see the Welsh Provision expander below.

Welsh Provision

There are opportunities for Welsh speakers to study this subject through the medium of Welsh and our dedicated academy, Academi Hywel Teifi, is here to support you throughout your time at Swansea University. We offer you:

  • An interview through the medium of Welsh when applying for a place.
  • The option to receive your personal correspondence in Welsh, English or bilingually - we will then communicate with you in your language of choice.
  • Access to generous Welsh-language study scholarships or bursaries.
  • Access to modules taught wholly or partly in Welsh.
  • The option to write and submit your coursework or exams through the medium of Welsh (even if you have chosen to study in English), and your work will be marked in Welsh.
  • A Welsh-speaking academic tutor.
  • One-to-one support to improve your academic Welsh language skills.
  • An opportunity to gain an additional free qualification that serves as evidence of your Welsh language ability for future employers.

To see further details about the level of provision delivered in Welsh on this particular degree scheme, please see the Welsh-language course page for further information.

Since 2011, there has been a 40% increase in the number of students studying through the medium of Welsh at Swansea University and our *TEF data over the last two years shows that Welsh-medium students are high achievers in regards to employability (*Swansea University TEF return 2017 and 2018).

Professional Body Accreditation

The years following your Foundation Year are accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).*
*subject to module selections

What is an accredited course?
One that has been approved by a relevant professional body as meeting its quality standards. It highlights a close link between industry and your course, bringing cutting-edge real-world practice into your studies. Counting towards professional qualifications and registrations, accredited courses can help fast-track you in your chosen career path.

What are the benefits of Professional Accreditations?
- Get a head start: Professionally accredited degrees will exempt you from specific early-stage professional exams/qualifications meaning you get a kick-start in your career.
- Support: Sign up for a student membership and start taking advantage of professional body career support as well as connections with peers and experts. It looks good on your CV and helps prepare you for employment.

NOTE:
For many professions, studying an accredited course is only the first step to becoming fully qualified.
You can check with the relevant professional bodies for other specific requirements.

For more information see our Professional Accreditation page.

Meet Your Lecturers

You will be taught by a team of experienced academics from research, academic and industry backgrounds. Their wide-ranging knowledge and expertise is linked closely with the module content you are taught, ensuring you learn the most relevant and up to date information and develop skills required for a career in business management or operations management.

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2019/20 are as follows:

UK/EU International
BSc (Hons) Full Time With a Foundation £ 9,000 £ 15,450

Fees for full time Undergraduate UK/EU students may be increased in subsequent years of study by an inflationary amount determined by Welsh Government.

Fees for full time Undergraduate International students will increase by 3% for each subsequent year of study.

You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Current students: You can find further information of your fee costs on our tuition fees page.

Scholarships and Bursaries

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study.

To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's scholarships and bursaries page.

Academi Hywel Teifi at Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol offer a number of generous scholarships and bursaries for students who wish to study through the medium of Welsh or bilingually. For further information about the opportunities available to you, visit the Academi Hywel Teifi Scholarships and Bursaries page.

Additional Costs

You may face additional costs while at university, including (but are not limited to):

  • Parking and travel to and from campus
  • Printing, photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
  • Purchase of books or texts
  • Printing and binding
  • Gowns for graduation ceremonies

Careers and Employability

Careers and Employability Swansea Employability Academy (SEA) will support you at each stage of your career journey helping you build a bright future.

Our career support services include:

  • Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
  • Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
  • Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
  • Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
  • Advice and guidance on postgraduate study and funding
  • Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.

We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.

The School of Management also has a dedicated in-house careers team offering additional support.
During your time with us, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Join our Employability Mentoring scheme and get mentored by an employer who can help you with the transition from student to working professional
  • Work and network with employers from a range of national and multi-national companies through our seminars and events
  • Boost your skills and meet employers during our Employability Module, which is run twice a year
  • Complete the Swansea Employability Award
  • Participate in our Business in the Bay competition and compete against other university students

Discover how our in-house Careers Service can support you.

Academic Support

As well as subject specific support by college teaching staff and your personal academic mentor, the Centre for Academic Success provides courses, workshops and one-to-one support in areas such as:

  • Academic writing
  • Maths and statistics
  • Critical thinking
  • Time management
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Note taking
  • Revision, memory and exam techniques
  • English language skills (if English is not your first language).

In addition, if you have a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD), disability, mental health or medical condition, the Centre for Academic Success have Specialist Tutors to support your learning, working alongside the Disability Office and Wellbeing Service to support all your needs and requirements whilst studying at Swansea University.

Global Opportunities

Your degree programme may already give you an option to study or work abroad but in addition to this you can also consider an international summer programme.

These programmes are open to all our undergraduate students and include culture and study tours, volunteering programmes and internships across destinations such as China, Zambia, South Korea, Japan, Europe and Canada. Programmes are typically 2 – 6 weeks long and funding is available. See our Summer Programmes for further information.

How to Apply

Apply now – UK, EU and international students.

For further guidance please visit our how to apply pages.

Year Abroad

You can study on our Year Abroad variant, which includes a year studying at one of our international partner institutions. Choosing this option allows you to develop your communication skills, enhance your cultural awareness and you can even gain proficiency in a foreign language prior to graduation.

For students studying a Foundation programme, a transfer to selected Year Abroad scheme is possible at the end of Year 2. Talk to our in-house Placements Team about your options and whether our Year Abroad is the right choice for you.

Study abroad opportunities are managed in conjunction with Swansea University's Go Global Team. Find out more about your study abroad opportunities.

Year in Industry

You can undertake our Year in Industry degree variant, which includes a year’s work placement in a chosen industry. Gain real-world industry experience, network and collaborate with leading business thinkers, and practically apply your theoretical knowledge in the workplace.

For students studying a Foundation programme, a transfer to selected Year in Industry scheme is possible at the end of Year 2.

Talk to our in-house Placements Team about your options and whether our Year in Industry is the right choice for you.

Pre-sessional courses for those wanting to study at the School of Management

Business Management (Operations and Supply Management) with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

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