The BA (Hons) Applied Business is a two-year, full-time top-up degree for students progressing from the CertHE Business Skills into Levels 5 and 6.
You will develop the knowledge and skills needed to understand how businesses work, make better decisions and respond to change. The course focuses on practical business challenges, helping you connect your learning to the world of work.
You will explore areas such as enterprise, finance, marketing, people management, projects, supply chains, data, leadership and strategy. You will also build your confidence in solving problems, working with others and communicating ideas clearly.
At Level 6, you will bring your learning together through a consultancy project. This gives you the chance to work on a real business problem, develop a solution and present your recommendations to a client.
The course is designed to support your career development and prepare you for graduate-level roles and further study. You will build skills in critical thinking, decision-making, leadership, communication and professional practice.
Flexible attendance options
The course is delivered on campus in Swansea and Cardiff. Cardiff students can choose from weekday or weekday and weekend attendance patterns, while Swansea teaching takes place on weekdays. There are three full-time intakes each year.
Course details
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Why choose this course?
What you will learn
You will develop advanced knowledge across key areas of business and management. Topics include enterprise, finance, marketing, organisational behaviour, project management, supply chains, business data, coaching, leadership and strategy. You will learn how to analyse information, solve complex business problems and make informed decisions. At Level 6, you will complete a consultancy project based on a real client challenge, bringing together the skills you have developed throughout the degree.
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Developing Leadership and Management
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
Further information
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This programme is ideal for:
- Aspiring or current managers looking to enhance their leadership capabilities.
- Mature learners or career changers who want to gain formal qualifications.
- Students seeking an inclusive and supportive environment to build their confidence and skillset.
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Certificate in Higher Education in Employability Skills (CertHE).
This is a one-year course and is equivalent to the first year of the three year, full-time bachelor’s degree.Once you have successfully completed your CertHE studies, you will be eligible to progress for the remaining two years of the bachelor’s degree.
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Assessment is based on practical tasks that reflect the world of business. You may complete portfolios, case studies, in-class exercises, presentations, pitches, academic interviews and group activities. At Level 6, your consultancy project includes a problem definition, a crisis response briefing and a final client pitch with questions and answers. These assessments help you show how you can apply business knowledge, analyse information, solve problems and communicate your ideas to different audiences.
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The programme document does not specify any additional course costs beyond tuition fees. Students may still have personal costs linked to studying, such as travel to campus, and any books or resources they choose to buy. These costs will depend on individual circumstances.
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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 our Bursaries and Scholarships section.
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Develop the knowledge and skills needed for graduate-level business roles.
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Support progression into management and leadership roles.
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Build skills for careers in marketing, finance, operations, projects and consultancy.
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Use business and data skills to support decision-making in a wide range of organisations.
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Develop the confidence and skills to start or grow a business.
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Prepare for further study and continuing professional development.
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