Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)

Acquire a Comprehensive Grasp of Business Management and Modern Languages.

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Course Overview

Can you envision yourself as a pivotal player in a major brand's success? Are you eager to explore the fusion of modern languages with the realm of business?

The BSc Business Management (Modern Languages) at Swansea University could help you achieve this.

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

The Foundation Year is an excellent pathway to gaining the required knowledge and skills in business management, before joining Year 1 students of the BSc Business Management (Modern Languages) degree.

During your degree, you will explore concepts within modern languages including taster sessions in Year 1 in Mandarin, French, Italian, German, and Spanish before selecting one language as your focus in your second and third years of studies. You will also study core business modules including marketing, accounting, finance, strategy, and human resource management. The course modules are designed to ensure you have a well-rounded understanding of how a business and modern language functions ahead of joining the world of work.

The Foundation Year is taught at The College, located next to the School of Management. Once you complete this year, year one of studies will be taught at the School of Management with your second and third years taught across Singleton and Bay Campus.

Why Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Foundation Year at Swansea?

 

  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.
  • Accredited by nationally recognised bodies, including CMI which is the only organisation that can award Chartered Manager status – the highest accolade for leaders and managers
  • Tailor your course to suit your interests and career goals – choose from a huge selection of optional modules
  • Get real-world know-how from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia
  • A diverse student body from over 60 different countries

Modern Languages at Swansea is ranked:

  • 1st for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2026)
  • 4th in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2026)
  • 5th in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2026), and has
  • 100% Overall Satisfaction* (NSS 2025)

    *Assessed under ‘Linguistics’, (Q28, NSS 2025)

Your Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Foundation Year Experience

The BSc Business Management (Modern Languages) 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. Once you complete this year, year one of studies will be taught at the School of Management with your second and third years taught across Singleton and Bay Campus.

Teaching at Swansea is research led, and our staff have hands-on experience of both 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 within business and modern languages, we also have support services available to help you start your own business. This service offers a mentoring route, using a wealth of industry experience.

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.

Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Foundation Year Employment Opportunities

As a Business Management graduate from Swansea specialised in Modern Languages, you will find yourself in a great position to secure rewarding employment at any business.

Whether your target is Shell UK, Marks & Spencer, Bloomberg or Tata, this degree makes you a strong candidate for any potential employer. Your next step could lie in any of these roles:

  • Events Manager
  • Journalism, media and public relations
  • Data Scientist
  • International Business Professional
  • Management Consultant
  • Business Development Manager

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications.

Typical A level Offer

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Business Management (Modern Languages) with a Foundation Year, BSc (Hons)