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BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) with a Foundation Year

Swansea University

1 Location : Swansea University - Bay Campus

Course details


Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

Study mode

Full time

Length

4 year course

Distance learning

Not Available

Placement year

Not Available

Year abroad

Not Available

Foundation year

Compulsory

What you need to know about the data

  • The data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Some courses and providers have been affected more than others.
  • The data tells you about the experience of recent students, but your experience may be different.
  • Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Business studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

82%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 225 students (69% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

84%

84% were positive about the teaching on the course.

96%

79%

80%

83%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

84%

84% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

81%

87%

86%

82%

83%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

79%

81%

84%

86%

73%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

89%

89% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

88%

89%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

89%

89% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

90%

87%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

84%

84% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

87%

84%

81%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

77%

77% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

87%

80%

64%

73%

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

77% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 225 students (69% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Finance.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small or not enough students responded to the survey. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

83%

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course

  • Data from 155 students (64% of those asked).
  • All final year students are asked to complete the National Student Survey.

Data from students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

The teaching on my course

81%

81% were positive about the teaching on the course.

92%

69%

81%

83%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning opportunities

82%

82% were positive about the learning opportunities the course provided.

77%

89%

82%

81%

82%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Assessment and feedback

81%

81% were positive about assessment and feedback on the course.

77%

87%

87%

89%

66%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Academic Support

90%

90% were positive about the support provided by teaching staff.

92%

89%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Organisation and management

88%

88% were positive about the course organisation and communication.

90%

87%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Learning resources

89%

89% were positive about the learning resources and facilities provided.

90%

88%

88%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Student voice

74%

74% were positive about student feedback being heard and acted on.

85%

73%

62%

75%

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Mental wellbeing

81% Information about mental wellbeing support services has been well communicated.

Data from 155 students (65% of those who were asked)

Data for students graduating 2023-24

Source: NSS (National Student Survey)

Freedom of expression

The Freedom of expression score is not available for courses in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland because the question is not included in the survey for these nations.

Read more about this data

79% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Business studies.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Business studies

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

135 students.

85% of students are still on the course or have completed it

The data displayed is from students on this and other courses in Finance.

There was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This may be because the course size is too small. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

After 1 year on the course: Finance

Data for entrants in 2021-22

Source: Data for individual students collected directly from universities and colleges

Data from

195 students.

What you need to know about professional accreditation

A professionally accredited course is one which has been approved or endorsed by one or more professional bodies. This is because the learning and achievement of graduates meets the professional benchmarks and standards set by the accrediting body.

Read more about professional accreditation

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. Find out more

What you need to know about earnings data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Labour markets change
  • Salaries vary across regions in the UK
  • There are lots of factors that affect graduate earnings.
  • Read more about earnings

Average earnings for all full-time Business and management courses

The data displayed is from students on courses in Business and management.

This includes data from all courses in this subject at the same university or college. There was not enough data to publish more specific information – either because the course is new, or there are too few students. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £29,000

Data from

75 people

(52% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£25,000

Typical range: £20,500 - £30,500

Data from

260 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £24,000 - £39,000

Data from

280 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Business and management graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£24,000

Typical range: £21,500 - £27,500

Data from

780 people.

53% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,000 - £27,000

Data from

1830 people.

45% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£24,500

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £19,500 - £32,000

Data from

1775 people.

49% of UK-resident Business and management graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

Average earnings for all full-time Business studies courses

For graduates from Swansea University

After 15 months

£25,500

Typical range: £22,500 - £30,000

Data from

15 people

(50% of those asked).

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£24,500

Typical range: £21,000 - £30,000

Data from

200 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£29,500

Typical range: £23,500 - £39,000

Data from

210 people.


Data for students graduating 2013-15

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

View for all full-time Business studies graduates in:

Busy...

After 15 months

£25,000

Typical range: £22,000 - £27,500

Data from

150 people.

60% of UK-resident Business studies graduates from Swansea University are employed in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

After 3 years

£22,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £17,500 - £27,500

Data from

620 people.

42% of UK-resident Business studies graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

After 5 years

£25,000

(excludes Northern Ireland)

Typical range: £20,000 - £32,000

Data from

625 people.

45% of UK-resident Business studies graduates from Swansea University are based in Wales.

Data for students graduating 2014-16

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset

What you need to know about employment data

  • Some data is from graduates surveyed during Covid-19 pandemic
  • Labour markets vary and change over time
  • Employment and job opportunities vary across regions in the UK
  • Read more about employment

80% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

40 students (50% of those who were asked).

85% of the students go on to work and / or study

What graduates are doing 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Finance.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

45 students (60% of those who were asked).

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

30 students (50% of those who were asked).

65% In highly skilled work

  • 35% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 15% Finance Professionals
  • 10% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • Less than 5% Other Educational Professionals

25% In other work

  • 5% Elementary occupations
  • 5% Administrative occupations
  • 5% Customer service occupations
  • Less than 5% Caring personal services
  • Less than 5% Sales occupations
  • Less than 5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

Occupation types 15 months after the course

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Finance.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data from

35 students (60% of those who were asked).

80% In highly skilled work

  • 45% Finance Professionals
  • 15% Managers, directors and senior officials
  • 10% Business and public service associate professionals
  • 5% Information Technology Professionals
  • Less than 5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
  • Less than 5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
  • Less than 5% Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals

20% In other work

  • 15% Administrative occupations
  • Less than 5% Skilled trades occupations
  • Less than 5% Process, plant and machine operatives

5% In unknown work

  • Employed after finishing the course but employment type is not known

What you need to know about the data

80% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Business studies.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

20 students (50% of those who were asked)

60% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

80% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

65% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

90% of graduates find their current work meaningful

The data displayed is from students on other courses in Finance.

Because the course is new or has not been running long enough, there was not enough data to publish information specifically for this course. This does not reflect on the quality of the course.

Perception of work after graduating

Source: Graduate Outcomes survey

Data for students graduating 2021-22

Data from

25 students (60% of those who were asked)

70% Usefulness

I am utilising what I learnt during my studies in my current work.

90% Meaningfulness

My current work is meaningful.

80% Future

My current work fits with my future plans.

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