The UWS BA (Hons) Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of work-based learning and online study. Work-based learning accounts for more than half of the degree. All Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) degrees require that applicants are employed in a relevant role in Scotland, and they have the right to live and work in Scotland.
The course uses modern innovative teaching practice with blended learning, industry led projects, and innovative work-based assessments to help you balance study with work and life commitments. The course will also cultivate professional management skills in time management, enquiry based research, and problem-based learning. During your time in UWS you will be supported by a dedicated team of lecturers, the programme leader and a personal tutor who meet regularly with you on campus and in your workplace.
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Business Management Programme LeaderAs an apprentice on the BA (Hons) Business Management you will be in relevant employment therefore the GA will build on your existing employability skills.
Graduate Apprentices are productive members of their companies from an early stage. Your learning will be integrated with your workplace activities and your learning and skills are applied in a professional environment right from day one; your learning will be applied to your workplace environment. As a Graduate Apprentice you will be uniquely placed to integrate your academic skills, knowledge and practices with workplace practices.
The Business Management GA degree programme provides apprentices with the knowledge, understanding, and skills required to be a successful professional in a wide variety of Business environments.
Natalie MacKenzie, one of our Graduate Apprentices on the BA (Hons) Business Management, is employed with S & C Engineering:
The GA at UWS is a fantastic way to put learning into practice in my workplace straight away!
work-based learning
Understanding and Skills
To apply for a GA you must be resident in Scotland before you start. The premises you work in must also be located in Scotland. As part of your application, you will have to show that you have the right to live and work in Scotland.
GAs are open to existing employees and new recruits.
All applicants are considered on an individual basis.
Experienced applicants can apply for admission based on Accreditation of Prior Learning / Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning in accordance with the University’s RPL guidelines - contact us for more information.
Don’t worry if your qualifications are not listed here, we take a range of factors into account when assessing your application and are happy to consider other alternative combinations of qualifications and experience.
Applicants may also be considered with other academic, vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent.
Applicants can apply for admission based on Accreditation of Prior Learning / Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning in accordance with the University’s RPL guidelines. Contact us for more information.
This GA in Business Management is a Work-based Learning course which has been developed in partnership with Industry, the education sector and Skills Development Scotland (SDS). This ensures that graduate learning is aligned to Industry needs.
This course fully embraces the principles of Work-Based Learning. It is delivered over four years and you will undertake 120 credits per year (three terms per year). Work-based learning and work-based assessment will form the backbone of the course.
You will be taught by our GA teaching team is made up of subject-matter experts from the School of Business and Enterprise who deliver business modules through personalised tuition, support and feedback.
As well as our team of delivery experts behind the scenes, UWS also allocates the following team of dedicated GA professionals to support companies and apprentices:
Core modules:
Year 1 Course Requirements
Core modules:
Year 2 Course Requirements
Core modules:
Year 3 Course Requirements
Core modules:
Year 4 Course Requirements
The programme is delivered through blended learning with the majority of the learning delivered through Work-based Learning. There will also be Online Lectures as well as On-Campus Seminars.
Assessment is through a number of methods including:
Find out more about the structure, learning outcomes, compulsory and optional modules in this course.
BA (Hons) Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship) Course Structure
The cost of attending university is an investment in your future career.
In addition to tuition fees and living expenses, some courses involve extra costs like study materials, field trips, equipment and uniforms.
Fortunately, there is a great deal of financial support available to help students meet the cost of their study. This ranges from:
The sections below provide details of additional costs that your course may involve along with any financial support that may be available.
You can also find additional information in our Undergraduate Money, Fees & Funding section.
Students on certain degrees will incur some additional costs not covered by their tuition fees. These could be for things like specialist equipment, study materials and textbooks, work placements, graduation, membership of relevant organisations or costs related to carrying out fieldwork. Students who are working towards Graduate Apprenticeship degree courses, may well find that their employer will pay for some or all of these.
Note: The library will hold some copies of the textbooks but not enough for every student. Students can purchase second hand copies when possible or use older versions if advised by the module cordinator. Students can also sell their copies after the course. This helps manage the cost.
Institute Membership (Optional)
The University is working to confirm this membership fee level with the Chartered Institute of Management (CMI) which will cover the four years of the degree course. It is anticipated that this will be in the region of £300 in total.
Year 1
Books and other printed materials (Mandatory)
Most modules will have a recommended core textbook. Students are asked to purchase the recommended textbook. On average textbooks cost £50, however, this can vary. The number of books required per year will depend on the students module selection (on average 5).
Books and other printed materials (Mandatory)
Most modules will have a recommended core textbook. Students are asked to purchase the recommended textbook. On average textbooks cost £50, however, this can vary. The number of books required per year will depend on the students module selection (on average 5).
Books and other printed materials (Mandatory)
Most modules will have a recommended core textbook. Students are asked to purchase the recommended textbook. On average textbooks cost £50, however, this can vary. The number of books required per year will depend on the students module selection (on average 5).
Books and other printed materials (Mandatory)
Most modules will have a recommended core textbook. Students are asked to purchase the recommended textbook. On average textbooks cost £50, however, this can vary. The number of books required per year will depend on the students module selection (on average 5).
Dissertaton / Thesis (Mandatory)
Two copies of the 4th year dissertation must be printed, bound and submitted and this can cost from between £15-25 depending upon the content.
Graduation fees (Mandatory)
These fees are set annually by the University and are subject to review. For session 19/20 these were set at £10 Registration Fee.
For individuals and businesses who wish to find out more about, or apply to the BA (Hons) Business Management Graduate Apprenticeship, please contact our team at apprenticeships@uws.ac.uk.
Fiona Kennedy
Graduate Apprenticeship Project Manager
Peter McGuire
Graduate Apprenticeship Course Leader - BA (Hons) Business Management
School of Business & Enterprise
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