Aberystwyth University
Business and Management/Spanish BSc (Hons)
Aberystwyth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 40 graduates of Business and Management/Spanish BSc (Hons) and other courses in Business Studies at Aberystwyth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Business Studies.

Overall student satisfaction
81 /100
40 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Business and Management

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Business Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £21000 £25500
25-75 percentile range £18000 - £25000 £17000 - £26000 £19500 - £33500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26564 £25584 £29813
25-75 percentile range £22951 - £32067 £18999 - £33542 £21794 - £40755

Course Description

BSc Business and Management / Spanish at Aberystwyth Business School and Department of Modern Languages will enable you to engage with the business world from the beginning. This degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA). Our expert academics will guide you through areas of marketing, operations management, finance, accounting, strategy, human resource management, entrepreneurship - in addition to a range of other cutting-edge and specialist modules.

You will develop and improve your Spanish language skill base with the Department of Modern Languages, where you will develop a higher appreciation, knowledge and passion for the Spanish language and the culture. The degree has been engineered for a student who wants to excel and succeed to the top level of global business management practice.

Why study Business and Management / Spanish at Aberystwyth University?

  • You will gain accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants;

  • You will develop an insight into the world of enterprise;

  • You will understand the impact of changes in the business environment e.g. economic events.

  • You will gain knowledge in the following:

  • Changes in accounting practices;

  • Changes in the regulatory and legal environment;

  • Strategic marketing and digital marketing;

  • Business strategies;

  • Spanish Language and Culture.

Our graduates have entered and are successful in a number of sectors:

  • Chartered Accountancy;

  • Investment Banking;

  • Insurance;

  • Underwriting;

  • Risk Management;

  • Retail Management;

  • Marketing Management;

  • Distribution and Logistics Management.

On completion of this degree you will possess:

  • A broad understanding of management in practice;

  • The ability to communicate in both English and Spanish simultaneously;

  • In-depth knowledge of trade and commerce in both the public and private sector;

  • A solid grasp in the complexity of management challenges and the combined impact of the economic, financial, human and legal issues that leaders encounter.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Business and Management/Spanish BSc (Hons) at Aberystwyth University

25% Finance Professionals
15% Protective service occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
5% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5% Finance Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Business Studies

Qualification requirements

Applicants are selected on their individual merits and offers can vary. We allow you flexibility in meeting our entry requirements, and all qualifications that you have already gained, or are working towards, will be considered when reviewing your application. We have an inclusive policy which recognises a broad range of qualifications. The entry requirements listed above represent typical offers for some of the most popular qualifications taken by applicants. If you cannot find the qualifications that you are studying (or have previously studied) please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Office (Telephone: +44 (0)1970 622021; Email: [email protected]) for advice on your eligibility and details of the typical offer you are likely to receive.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
Cambridge English Advanced
Cambridge English Proficiency
IELTS (Academic) 6.5

With minimum 5.5 in each component.

PTE Academic 62

With minimum scores of 51 in each component.

TOEFL (iBT) 88

With minimum scores in components as follows: Listening 21; Writing 21; Reading 22; Speaking 23.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Business and Management/Spanish, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Business and Management/Spanish BSc (Hons)

England UK £9000 year 1
Northern Ireland £9000 year 1
Scotland £9000 year 1
Wales £9000 year 1
Channel Islands £9000 year 1
Ireland £9000 year 1
EU £15375 year 1
International £15375 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

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About Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth University (Aber) was founded in 1872 in Aberystwyth, Wales. This university has earned itself an impressive array of awards in various domains, including in teaching standards and post-graduate employability. Whether you enjoy walking by the beach or visiting the historic town centre, Aberystwyth is a superb option for those students looking for a quiet place to focus on their academic goals.

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