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Bachelor of Arts - BA

Rural Enterprise Management

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Rural Enterprise Management course at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

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Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£39 per credit
Scotland£39 per credit
Wales£39 per credit
Northern Ireland£39 per credit
Channel Islands£39 per credit
Republic of Ireland£39 per credit
EU£110 per credit
International£110 per credit

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: 238A

Here's what University of Wales Trinity Saint David says about its Rural Enterprise Management course.

Our Rural Enterprise Management programme engages students in contemporary business thinking and prepares you to contribute to a more responsible business future. The course focuses on how business can become the solution to both local and global issues, rather than the cause of them. A key part of the programme is understanding the green economyand the circular economy, as well as exploring modern concepts such as neurodiversity in the workplace.

We believe there is a need to move away from traditional, profit-focused business models and shift towards sustainable and ethical approaches. This course aims to equip you with the tools to succeed in the growing field of rural enterprise management. You will learn about the unique characteristics, challenges, and opportunities faced by rural enterprises, and how to manage them effectively. This includes a strong focus on the rural economy, business environments, and how they operate within a changing global context.

Throughout the programme, you will adopt a forward-thinking mindset, considering the impact of your decisions on both business and society. This future-facing approach will prepare you to contribute to sustainable futures, ensuring that businesses play a positive role in the world.

As a student, you will develop a range of professional and intellectual skills, including critical thinking, complex problem solving, creativity, and reflection. These are vital skills that will support your development in professional environments. Additionally, you will enhance your transferable management skills, giving you the flexibility to pursue various career paths within the rural sector and beyond.

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Rural Enterprise Management at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts - BA

Department

Business

Location

Carmarthen Campus | Carmarthen

Duration

6 Years

Study mode

Part-time

Subjects

• Management studies

Start date

September 22, 2025

Application deadline

January 29, 2025

The modules you will study

Year One – Level 4

In your first year, you will build a strong foundation in business management, with a focus on sustainability and the rural economy. You’ll explore modules such as Global Business Challenges, Financial Management for Business Sustainability, and Sustainable Enterprise. These will help you understand the key issues facing businesses today, both locally and globally.

Compulsory Global Business Challenges (20 credits) Financial Management for Business Sustainability (20 credits) Contemporary Management Approaches (20 credits) Distinctiveness and Regeneration (20 credits) Learning and Collaboration for Global Citizenship (20 credits) Sustainable Enterprise (20 credits)

Year Two – Level 5

Your second year will dive deeper into rural business dynamics and the impact of innovation and policy. You’ll study modules such as Technological Change and Innovation, Rural Business and Diversification, and Rural Resilience. These will equip you with skills in research, analysis, and managing the unique challenges of rural enterprises.

Compulsory Technological Change and Innovation (20 credits) Business Inquiry & Research (20 credits) Internship and Volunteerism (20 Credits) Politics and Policy Analysis (20 Credits) Rural Business and Diversification (20 credits) Rural Resilience (20 credits)

Optional International Mobility Opportunity (60 Credits)

Year Three – Level 6

In your final year, you’ll apply your learning in real-world settings through a work-based placement and advanced modules such as Strategies for Resilience and Prosperity and Project Management for Sustainability. You’ll also undertake a Sustainable Business Dissertation, allowing you to focus on an area of interest within rural enterprise management, preparing you for a successful career.

Compulsory Globally Responsible Business (20 credits) Strategies for Resilience and Prosperity (20 credits) Sustainable Business Dissertation (40 Credits) Project Management for Sustainability (20 credits) Social Entrepreneurship (20 credits)

How you will be assessed

The Rural Enterprise Management programme is assessed by a combination of innovative and more traditional methods which are designed to develop students’ understanding, problem-solving and creative thinking during their three years of study.

Assessments are closely linked to learning activities, where students build understanding and skills in weekly sessions, and are able to learn from formative assessment throughout the programme.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from University of Wales Trinity Saint David students who took the Rural Enterprise Management course - or another course in the same subject area.

Management studies

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

87%

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How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

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How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

91%

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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

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To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

90%

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How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

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How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

91%

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To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

88%

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To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

88%

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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

84%

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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

88%

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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

93%

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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

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How well organised is your course?

85%

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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

89%

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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

86%

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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

88%

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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

84%

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Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

87%

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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

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Student information

See who's studying at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. These students are taking Rural Enterprise Management or another course from the same subject area.

Management studies
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female55%Male45%
Where students come from
International5%UK95%
Student performance
2:1 or above66%
First year dropout rate49%
Number of students3,500
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Business StudiesB
MathematicsA
GeographyD
Health and Social CareB
ICTC
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of Wales Trinity Saint David graduates who took Rural Enterprise Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Management studies

Graduate statistics

20%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

82%

In work, study or other activity

58%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

24%

Elementary occupations

11%

Process, plant and machine operatives

9%

Administrative occupations

9%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of Wales Trinity Saint David graduates who took Rural Enterprise Management - or another course in the same subject area.

Business and management

Earnings

£17.9k

First year after graduation

£21.5k

Third year after graduation

£23.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Rural Enterprise Management.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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