Bournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas. Why study BSc (Hons) Marketing (with Foundation Year) at BU?
- Gain industry experience and network through a 30-week placement which can be completed anywhere in the world
- Get industry ready from working on live marketing briefs for unit assessments
- You will learn a variety of practical skills such as pitching creative ideas, calculating marketing budgets and planning marketing campaigns
- Guest lecturers from the industry and expert staff will help you to develop strong communication skills and a cultural awareness, essential in a modern marketing environment
- Within fifteen months of finishing the course, 96& of graduates are in employment or further study (Source DiscoverUni 2023).
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide
- BU has Strategic Partner status with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), which means you can gain CIM professional qualifications as well as exemptions towards a CIM Diploma in Professional Marketing
- Upon successful completion of the Institute of Data & Marketing (IDM) accredited unit, you will be able to obtain the IDM Certificate in Digital and Data-Driven Marketing.
Modules
During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Fundamentals of Business & Management, Academic & Professional Practice, and Fusion Business Project. Year 1 core units: Global Business Environment | Developing Management Competencies | Principles of Marketing | Digital Essentials | Integrated Marketing Communications | Consumer & Stakeholder Principles
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- AACSB International
- Chartered Institute of Marketing
- Institute of Data and Marketing
How to apply
31Jan
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N505
- Institution code:
- B50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17800 | Year 1 |
| International | £17800 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Course contact details
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