Coleg Llandrillo · Undergraduate
FDA Business Management Foundation degree at Coleg Llandrillo
FDA Business Management at Coleg Llandrillo. Taught in English at Coleg Llandrillo's Dolgellau and Rhos-On-Sea campuses, the course equips you with practical business knowledge across core areas and specialist options.
FDA
Award
2
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
This programme is aimed at anyone looking to progress in their current organisation, seek new career opportunities, or start their own business or simply… From the provider’s course page.
FDA Business Management is a Foundation degree (FDA) at Coleg Llandrillo, based in Dolgellau Campus,Rhos-On-Sea Campus. It runs 2 years, studied full-time.
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 30% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £22,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Business & Management, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.5
/ 10
Excellent
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Exceptional95
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Exceptional90
Moderate evidence Published sample: 55; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 90% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Strong70
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 70% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 7 modules
- Skills for Graduate EmploymentCore
Module details
This module aims to enable students to carry out a number of employment related tasks, required by employers to increase the opportunities of employment. To achieve this, students will have the opportunity to reflect on their own learning and development to date, developing through this process a greater awareness of their own interests, skills and personal characteristics in the context of careers and work experience and identifying what is important to them in making an effective career decisi
- Fundamental Research and Study SkillsCore
Module details
This module aims to develop the study skills of the learners, enabling the production of sound academic writing and introducing the concept of critical thought. It will enable students to develop skills in academic research, writing and reflection, along with referencing skills in the required style.
- Work Related Health and WellbeingCore
Module details
This module will explore the fundamental principles of health and wellbeing in the workplace. It will aim to provide an understanding and facilitate the application of theories relating to workplace health and wellbeing.
- Marketing and Consumer BehaviourCore
Module details
Equip students with knowledge of key marketing terms and concepts; and ensure their understanding of the influence of marketing on consumer behaviour. Introduce the different elements of the extended marketing mix and apply this in various contexts.
- Principles of Leadership and ManagementCore
Module details
The aim of this module is to provide learners with an understanding of how organisations and employees manage and adapt behaviour to achieve a range of organisational and personal objectives the intention is to relate practical approaches to their theoretical contexts.
- Business EconomicsCore
Module details
This module explores how businesses operate within a business environment from an economic perspective. The first part of the module investigates the micro-economic environment within which a business operates, introducing the law of supply and demand and market structures. Analysis tools will be used to evaluate the external environment and the factors that influence the business and its competitiveness. The second part of the module investigates the macro-economic environment of a business eva
- Finance for ManagersCore
Module details
The module introduces the fundamental concepts and principles of business finance to enable the student to use financial information to make decisions. The module assumes no background knowledge in finance and focuses on the fundamentals of financial and management accounting. The first part of the module introduces students to the concepts and terms of business finance and how to use accounting techniques to produce financial statements including profit and loss accounts and balance sheets. Fol
Level 5 4 modules
- Skills for LeadershipCore
Module details
This module will develop the students' understanding of various topics needed in modern leadership. These include presenting and communicating data that supports decision making, management of individual and team performance and how to improve performance.
- Research Methods for ProgressionCore
Module details
The module provides learners with the skills and knowledge required to carry out small scale research projects in both an educational and business setting. The module starts with identifying the initial concept through a research question or hypothesis followed by the development of academic research and writing skills to prepare a literature review and research strategy to write a research proposal. The second part of the module investigates the different tools available for the analysis of res
- Operations ManagementCore
Module details
The module aims to introduce students to the fundamentals and principles of Operations Management which are central to all managers irrespective of their job title, and that Operations Management is a practical subject which deals with real issues in the service as well as the production industries. There will be an opportunity to appreciate and understand the role of Operations Management within organisations of varying disciplines and to develop and apply decision making skills to everyday sit
- Digital MarketingCore
Module details
The module explores the role of digital technologies and how they are utilised by organisations to communicate to both current and prospective customers. The rise in digital technologies has had a major impact on the marketing communication process, which has led organisations to adapt their marketing methods. The module will consider how digital marketing has now become part of planned integrated marketing strategies, due to the changing macro environment. The methods of digital marketing will
Modules 1 modules
- Business Planning and Sustainability
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
A Foundation degree in Business Management builds broad professional foundations before moving into specialised study. You'll usually begin with core topics: how organisations work, marketing principles, and business economics with data skills. In your second year, you'll progress to operations and supply chain management, organisational behaviour and human resources, and strategy analysis. A course like this normally offers specialisation options such as entrepreneurship, international business, digital business, consulting, marketing, and people and HR. You'll typically complete your studies with a capstone project or consultancy brief that integrates learning across the degree, often working with a real-world client or business challenge.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking a practical, work-focused qualification in business without a traditional three-year degree. It's designed for people ready to develop professional skills and move into management-track roles. Entry requirements are flexible: most accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent, though the university considers applicants from diverse educational backgrounds. If you're aiming to progress to a full honours degree afterwards, this foundation degree provides a recognised stepping stone.
Careers & job market
Across Business and Management courses nationally, 87% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months. Of those working, 60% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their studies. Starting salaries for business graduates typically range from £24,000 to £32,000 at 15 months; after five years, this rises to £26,350–£37,200. These figures reflect national Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data, not individual guarantees. Your actual progression depends on your choices, experience, and the opportunities you pursue after graduation.
University & format
This Foundation degree is studied full-time at Coleg Llandrillo, a University provider located at the Dolgellau Campus and Rhos-On-Sea Campus. The course is 2 years long and taught in English. The qualification is an FDA (Foundation Degree) in Business Management, recognised by the UK degree-awarding body, making it a nationally recognised qualification.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively. Overall student satisfaction: 94%.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryEnglish: IELTS 5.5 (no element less than 5.0) for Level 4; IELTS 6.0
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists around 80 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
English languageThis course lists IELTS 5.5 (no element less than 5.0) for Level 4; IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent). See the International students section below for the full picture.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent10% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Coleg Llandrillo's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| Other | 90% |
| A-levels or equivalent | 10% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Coleg Llandrillo whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr
Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.
Check fees at Coleg Llandrillo →If you normally live in Wales
Living at homeup to £10,685 / yr
Away from home, outside Londonup to £12,590 / yr
Away from home, in Londonup to £15,720 / yr
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Coleg Llandrillo funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Business & Management graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £22,000 | £20,000 – £25,000 | 55 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £21,000 – £32,000 | 15 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 55; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
90%
in work or further study 15 months on
30%
in highly skilled work or study
70%
continue past their first year
55%
find their work meaningful
75%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate / AnalystOn a scheme or first role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / ManagerOwning an area, marketing, finance, ops · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Head ofLeading a function and a team · 5–10 yrs
- 4Director / FounderRunning a business unit or your own company · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Business & Management nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£22,000
£24,000 – £32,000After 3 years LEO
£21,250 – £30,000
After 5 years LEO
£27,500
£26,350 – £37,200national rangethis course’s medianaxis £20,000 – £38,500
National figures for Business & Management graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
90 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
80% working10% working and studying0% in further study30% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Moderate evidence. Published sample: 55; avoid reading small differences as meaningful. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Business & Management courses at the same study level.
This course £27,500Peer median £31,000Middle 50% £26,500–£37,000
29th percentile
Compared with 3,421 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Administrative occupationsSOC 2020 41 · 20% of published destinations · ASHE median £27,006
- Managers, directors and senior officialsSOC 2020 1 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £51,733
- Secretarial and related occupationsDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
- Finance ProfessionalsSOC 2020 242 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £47,173
- Business and public service associate professionalsSOC 2020 35 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £38,760
- Teaching and Childcare Support OccupationDiscover Uni category · 10% of published destinations
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 20; response rate: 55%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Business & Management graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
87%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Business & Management courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes60%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled81%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine reporting and data pulls
- First-draft decks and copy
- Standard forecasts and reconciliations
- Scheduling and admin workflows
More human than ever
- Strategy and judgement under uncertainty
- Leading, negotiating and selling
- Sense-checking and owning what AI produces
- Relationships with clients and teams
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Business & Management graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Consultancies
- Corporate graduate schemes
- Retail & FMCG
- Startups & scale-ups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Business & Management graduates.
Business Director, Marketing ScienceXcedeBusiness ManagerLGPS CentralBusiness Change ManagerIGA Talent SolutionsBusiness Case ManagerPeregrineBusiness DirectorMedialab GroupBusiness Rates SurveyorW TalentLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.
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Where graduates go
90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £22,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.5 out of 10: NSS 95% · in work or study 90% · continued 70%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Grŵp Llandrillo Menai
All students825
International0%
Aged 25+65.5%
Business and management across the UK
Students586,710
Aged 25+44.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Dolgellau Campus
47 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 20Anti Social Behaviour 9Criminal Damage Arson 5Public Order 4Shoplifting 4
Around Rhos-On-Sea Campus
219 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 91Anti Social Behaviour 47Public Order 22Shoplifting 18Criminal Damage Arson 15
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
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International students
What applying to Coleg Llandrillo from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Coleg Llandrillo; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
This course lists IELTS 5.5 (no element less than 5.0) for Level 4; IELTS 6.0. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Coleg Llandrillo’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Coleg Llandrillo and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Coleg Llandrillo. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Business and management graduates from this provider, 90% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 30% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £22,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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