Business Management with Welsh (BSc)
- Subject areas: Business management, Welsh
- UCAS code: NQ26
- Next intake: September 2027
- Duration: 3 years
- Mode: Full time
Why study this course
Our experts, your teachers
Learn from a faculty of world-class academics in our vibrant, inclusive school.
Employability-focused
Develop career‑ready skills in management, marketing and supply chains through hands‑on, practical learning.
Connected to industry
Benefit from real‑world experiences through industry expert lectures, placements and global study opportunities.
Responsible, ethical, and sustainable
Develop your ethical mindset and awareness of social responsibility ready to become a business leader.
Unique blend of business and Welsh
Enhance your understanding of Welsh language and culture in the context of business management.
On our Business Management with Welsh (BSc) programme, you’ll explore the varied ways in which organisations respond to the rapidly changing demands of contemporary business.
Our emphasis on sustainable management, combined with the core business principles that matter for global industry, mean you’ll be well prepared to successfully lead organisations in an increasingly complex, digital, and interconnected world. In studying Welsh you’ll develop high-level Welsh language skills and a thorough understanding of its place in contemporary Wales.
In addition to key skills in management, accounting and marketing, you’ll gain the invaluable decision-making skills needed for the appraisal, development, implementation and evaluation of effective operations. You’ll develop the entrepreneurial mindset needed to tackle social and environment challenges, as well as essential professional soft skills and capabilities.
Our industry partnerships enable you to engage with real-world business challenges, employer-led activities and applied projects to connect your learning to current industry practice.
Through optional modules you’ll tailor your degree to your individual interest and career ambition. There are opportunities for industrial placements and study abroad to support your personal and professional development.
You’ll graduate from the programme ready to thrive in the world of business, with the skills you need for confident, strategic leadership to ensure sustained success. You’ll also be well equipped for postgraduate study.
Subject area: Business management
Subject area: Welsh
Entry requirements
We accept a combination of A-levels and other qualifications, as well as acceptable alternative international qualifications subject to entry requirements. Typical offers are as follows:
A level
AAB-BBB. Must include Welsh First Language. Second language Welsh students are not eligible for this programme.
Applicants who do not meet the A-level Welsh first language requirement, but who have equivalent demonstrable Welsh language skills, will be considered on a case-by-case basis. These skills will be determined via satisfactory completion of a written and oral assessment to confirm eligibility for the programme. Second language Welsh students are not eligible for this programme.
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
- Our grade range covers our standard offer and contextual offer. We carefully consider the circumstances in which you've been studying (your contextual data) upon application. Eligible students will be given an offer that is lower than the standard offer (usually the middle or lower end of the advertised grade range).
- Where there is no grade range advertised and/or where there are selection processes in place (like an interview) you may receive additional consideration in the selection process.
Learn about eligible courses and how contextual data is applied.
International Baccalaureate
34-31 overall or 666-665 in 3 HL subjects. You must also have demonstrable Welsh language skills.
Baccalaureate Wales
From September 2023, there will be a new qualification called the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales (level 3). This qualification will replace the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (Welsh Baccalaureate). The qualification will continue to be accepted in lieu of one A-Level (at the grades listed above), excluding any specified subjects.
GCSE and other essential requirements
You must have or be working towards:
- English language or Welsh language at GCSE grade C/4 or an equivalent (such as A-levels). If you require a Student visa, you must ensure your language qualification complies with UKVI requirements.
- GCSE Maths grade B/6 or equivalent qualification (subject and grade). If you are taking A-level Maths (or equivalent), GCSE Maths is not required. Core Maths may also be accepted in place of GCSE Maths.
We do not accept Critical Thinking, General Studies, Citizenship Studies, or other similar equivalent subjects.
We will accept a combination of BTEC subjects, A-levels, and other qualifications, subject to the course specific grade and subject requirements.
English language requirements
GCSE
Grade C or grade 4 in GCSE English Language.
IELTS (academic)
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill.
TOEFL iBT
At least 90 overall with a minimum of 17 for writing, 17 for listening, 18 for reading, and 20 for speaking.
PTE Academic
At least 69 overall with a minimum of 59 in all communicative skills.
Trinity ISE II/III
II: at least two Distinctions and two Merits.
III: at least a Pass in all components.
Other accepted qualifications
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
Criminal convictions
You are not required to complete a DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) check or provide a Certificate of Good Conduct to study this course.
If you are currently subject to any licence condition or monitoring restriction that could affect your ability to successfully complete your studies, you will be required to disclose your criminal record. Conditions include, but are not limited to:
- access to computers or devices that can store images
- use of internet and communication tools/devices
- curfews
- freedom of movement
- contact with people related to Cardiff University.
Other qualifications from inside the UK
BTEC
DD-DM in a BTEC Diploma in Business and grade B in A-level Welsh First Language. Second language Welsh students are not eligible for this programme.
T level
We do not accept T Levels for this programme.
Please see our admissions policies for more information about the application process.
Tuition fees for 2027 entry
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on your fee status. Your fee status could be home, island or overseas.
Learn how we decide your fee status
Fees for home status
| Year | Tuition fee 1 | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Year one | £9,790 | None |
| Year two | £9,790 | None |
| Year three | £9,790 | None |
1 Home status tuition fees are charged at the maximum fee set by the Government each year. If the tuition fee cap changes before you start your course, we’ll email you to let you know. We’ll explain any changes to your tuition fees, and allow you to withdraw without penalty if you decide not to study with us.
Tuition fees may increase for subsequent years of your course if the fee cap changes. Learn what happens if tuition fees increase.
Fees for overseas status
| Year | Tuition fee | Deposit |
|---|---|---|
| Year one | £25,450 | None |
| Year two | £25,450 | None |
| Year three | £25,450 | None |
Learn more about our tuition fees
Financial support
Financial support may be available to individuals who meet certain criteria. For more information visit our funding section. Please note that these sources of financial support are limited and therefore not everyone who meets the criteria are guaranteed to receive the support.
Additional costs
Accommodation
We have a range of residences to suit your needs and budget. Find out more on our accommodation pages.
Living costs
We're based in one of the UK's most affordable cities. Find out more about living costs in Cardiff.
Course structure
The programme is delivered over 3 academic years, each consisting of 120 credits. During the degree you’ll study a combination of modules that are delivered in English or Welsh.
The modules shown are an example of the typical curriculum and will be reviewed prior to the 2027/2028 academic year. The final modules will be published by September 2027.
Year one
In year 1, you’ll study 6 core modules that introduce 4 main subjects - management, marketing, operations and Welsh language. You’ll gain a broad understanding of the modern business environment, including a focus on sustainability and the important role that people play within organisations.
Throughout the year you’ll work both independently and in groups on a variety of industry relevant assignments. You’ll refine, extend, and develop your appreciation of the course content, while gaining important transferrable skills in analysis, communication and teamworking.
On completion of the year, you’ll have developed a confident understanding of the main principles of business management and Welsh that will underpin your success in subsequent years of study.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Operations Management | BS1613 | 20 credits |
| Management: Theory and Evidence | BS1615 | 20 credits |
| People in Organisations | BS1616 | 20 credits |
| Principles of Marketing | BS1617 | 20 credits |
| Iaith ac Ystyr | CY1600 | 20 credits |
| Awdur, Testun a Darllenydd | CY1601 | 20 credits |
Year two
Your second year has been designed to support your development towards becoming a socially responsible, critical, and confident leader.
The taught modules will deepen your understanding of business management, developing your capabilities to make evidence-informed decisions in management, marketing and operations and the Welsh language. You’ll also begin to tailor your degree content, through the selection of a specialist optional module that align with your aspirations and interests in Business Management with Welsh.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Disrupting Management and Leadership | BS2084 | 20 credits |
| Marketing and Strategy | BS2089 | 20 credits |
| Operations Excellence | BS2092 | 20 credits |
| Yr Iaith ar Waith | CY2205 | 20 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Cynllunio Ieithyddol a Pholisi Iaith | CY2610 | 20 credits |
| Tu Hwnt i'r Tudalen | CY2702 | 20 credits |
| Canu'r Gymru Newydd: Barddoniaeth er 1990 | CY2810 | 20 credits |
| Business, Government and Society | BS2008 | 20 credits |
| Consumer Psychology | BS2009 | 20 credits |
| International Management | BS2086 | 20 credits |
| Managing in Multi-cultural Organisations | BS2087 | 20 credits |
| Marketing Research | BS2090 | 20 credits |
| National and International Employment Relations | BS2091 | 20 credits |
| Project Management | BS2093 | 20 credits |
| Purchasing and Supply Management | BS2094 | 20 credits |
| Customer Experience and Service Strategy | BS2095 | 20 credits |
| Strategic and Sustainable Logistics | BS2096 | 20 credits |
| Cynllunio ar gyfer Iechyd a Lles Cenedlaethau’r Dyfodol | CP0279 | 20 credits |
Year three
Year 3 is all about helping you become a specialist in business management with Welsh.
You’ll develop your expertise in strategy and supply chain management, and undertake an individual project. These opportunities are complemented with both compulsory and optional modules in Welsh and English. Additional optional modules allow you to shape your degree in the way that best suits your career aspirations. You’ll be supported in making your module choices and designing a degree that holds you in good stead for your future career.
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Trends in SCM | BS3644 | 20 credits |
| Rheoli Busnes Bach | BS3659 | 20 credits |
| Strategic Management | BS3661 | 20 credits |
| Module title | Module code | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Welsh Business Project | BS3663 | 20 credits |
| Blas ar Ymchwil | CY3900 | 20 credits |
| Llenyddiaeth Plant | CY3310 | 20 credits |
| Theori a Beirniadaeth Lenyddol | CY3330 | 20 credits |
| Tafodieitheg | CY3450 | 20 credits |
| Yr Ystafell Ddosbarth | CY3660 | 20 credits |
| Contemporary Issues in Global Work & Employment | BS3643 | 20 credits |
| Digital Marketing | BS3646 | 20 credits |
| Entrepreneurship in Action | BS3647 | 20 credits |
| European Business Environment | BS3648 | 20 credits |
| Global Business Ethics | BS3649 | 20 credits |
| Global Challenges in International Business | BS3650 | 20 credits |
| Innovation for Global Futures | BS3651 | 20 credits |
| Logistics in the Digital Age | BS3652 | 20 credits |
| Managing for Global Sustainability | BS3653 | 20 credits |
| Marketing and Brand Communications | BS3654 | 20 credits |
| Operations Analytics | BS3655 | 20 credits |
| People Behaving Badly | BS3656 | 20 credits |
| Reward Management | BS3658 | 20 credits |
| Sociocultural Consumption | BS3660 | 20 credits |
| Sustainable Supply Chain Management | BS3662 | 20 credits |
The University is committed to providing a wide range of module options where possible, but please be aware that whilst every effort is made to offer choice this may be limited in certain circumstances. This is due to the fact that some modules have limited numbers of places available, which are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, while others have minimum student numbers required before they will run, to ensure that an appropriate quality of education can be delivered; some modules require students to have already taken particular subjects, and others are core or required on the programme you are taking. Modules may also be limited due to timetable clashes, and although the University works to minimise disruption to choice, we advise you to seek advice from the relevant School on the module choices available.
Learning and assessment
You’ll be taught through a mixture of lectures and small group teaching - classes, seminars, workshops or tutorials. Lectures provide an overview of the module content while classes and workshops give you the opportunity to practice techniques, discuss ideas, apply concepts and consolidate your understanding.
You’ll also benefit from guest presentations by practitioners, enabling you to relate your academic learning to real-world examples.
Our teaching is heavily informed by research; we combine academic rigour with practical relevance, giving you access to up-to-date real-life examples and scenarios and critical business thinking.
How will I be assessed?
Our Business Management (BSc) programmes draw on a diverse range of both rigorous and authentic assessment methods, equipping you with the knowledge and skills you need for your future career.
Recognising the way in which real-world businesses operate, our assessment strategy comprises both individual and collaborative assessments. Where appropriate, assessments mirror the activities which would be expected in the workplace; this includes pitches, reports, and presentations.
All modules have formative assessment opportunities, allowing you to get valuable feedback before completing summative assessment pieces. You’ll also receive timely feedback on your summative assessments, either in writing or orally. This feedback will help you understand your achievements and see where there may be opportunities for enhancement in future work.
What skills will I practise and develop?
The Learning Outcomes for this Programme describe what you will achieve by the end of your programme at Cardiff University and identify the knowledge and skills that you will develop. They will also help you to understand what is expected of you.
On successful completion of your Programme you will be able to:
Knowledge & Understanding:
- Critically analyse the interrelationship between organisations and their social, cultural, political and economic environments, and assess implications for strategy and performance.
- Critically evaluate organisational structures, governance arrangements, processes and cultures across a range of organisational forms.
- Integrate and critically apply key theories and concepts of marketing and strategic management to complex organisational contexts.
- Critically evaluate theories and practices underpinning operations, logistics, and supply chain management.
- Systematically comprehend business management concepts within a Welsh context.
- Communicate complex concepts effectively in Welsh.
Intellectual Skills:
- Analyse and resolve complex problems using different theoretical perspectives.
- Generate and justify innovative solutions to business challenges using structured and creative problem-solving approaches.
- Construct coherent, evidence-based arguments that synthesise diverse sources to produce balanced and defensible conclusions on business and management issues.
- Apply theoretical knowledge to unfamiliar and complex real-world Welsh contexts.
- Examine and critically evaluate texts, data, concepts and theories relevant to the Welsh language, using appropriate methods of analysis.
Professional Practical Skills:
- Design and evaluate human resource strategies addressing recruitment, retention, performance management, and workforce diversity.
- Apply skills, knowledge and understanding of the Welsh language in diverse academic and professional context.
- Design, manage and critically evaluate an applied research project in Welsh.
- Design and appraise operations and logistics systems for the effective acquisition, production, storage and distribution of products and services.
Transferable/Key Skills:
- Demonstrate reflective practice by critically evaluating personal performance and identifying priorities for continued professional development.
- Communicate complex information, arguments and recommendations effectively in written, oral, and digital formats to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Collaborate effectively within diverse teams, demonstrating leadership, negotiation, and teamworking competence.
- Use appropriate digital technologies to discover, analyse, synthesise, acknowledge, and present complex information, concepts, and data.
- Demonstrate originality and intellectual autonomy in the development of creative and innovative responses to identified challenges.
- Critically evaluate and integrate environmental, social and governance considerations into business analysis and decision-making.
Careers and placements
Career prospects
Our Business Management (BSc) programmes integrate the Cardiff Graduate Attributes – a set of employer informed skills and qualities designed to ensure you graduate confident and ready for the world of work.
- Collaborative: through a range of in-class exercises and formal assessments, you’ll have extensive opportunities to develop your teamworking, leadership, and motivational skills.
- Effective communicators: you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your bilingual communication skills, including written (reports, essays, reflective pieces), and verbal (presentations, discussions). You’ll develop your listening skills, and deliver, accept, and act on constructive feedback in many groupwork activities. Through the course, we’ll help you to develop your expertise in persuasive communications, so that you’re confident and ready for your graduate role.
- Ethically, socially, and environmentally aware: the core ethos of the programme is to ensure that you’re equipped to evaluate situations and your own decisions effectively. You’ll develop this through taught modules, and through a range of activities being undertaken within School.
- Independent and critical thinkers: you‘ll have extensive opportunities to embrace critical approaches through the taught modules on this course.
- Innovative, enterprising, and commercially aware: you’ll gain extensive understanding on the theory and practice of contemporary business management. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to put this into practice, through your assessments and other activities taking place within the School.
- Reflective and resilient: you’ll have opportunities to review your professional development as you progress through the programme, engaging in group discussions and writing reflective portfolios. You’ll also have opportunities to try our new things and apply your learning to practice in a structured and safe environment, building your confidence, adaptability and resilience.
Our graduates have enjoyed successful careers in a wide range of professions, including human resource management, marketing, accounting, logistics and education. They work in a variety of industries embracing the public, private, and third sector, and enjoy positions at all levels of seniority.
Placements
While there are no formal placement opportunities on the programme, you’ll also be encouraged to take up short-term placements and other work-based opportunities throughout your studies. Our in-house Student Futures team will provide support to help you find roles that match your interests.
We welcome students who wish to secure a placement (integrated or professional placement year) conducted wholly or partly through the medium of Welsh. Students are responsible for sourcing these opportunities, and can access the same careers, placements and study abroad support available to all students.
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HESA Data: Copyright Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited 2021. The Higher Education Statistics Agency Limited cannot accept responsibility for any inferences or conclusions derived by third parties from its data. Data is from the latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019/20, published by HESA in June 2022.
