Course summary
Calling all creative, detail orientated and innovative individuals. Our Marketing programme provides the perfect blend of practical theory and hands-on experience allowing you to learn the latest communications strategies whilst working with real-life organisations to implement them. A marketing related degree is the perfect way to gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of the marketer and to help develop the analytical and critical thinking skills required to succeed at a local and global level. The only certainty in the rapidly changing and evolving commerce world is the customer. Being able to study and understand the mind of those you are selling to is critical to the success of a business. Pathways Our marketing programme gives you the opportunity to choose your specialism for your future career after your experience of the core curriculum in year one. Rather than having to make your big career decision before you join us, we introduce you to various specialisms and offer you the flexibility to choose the pathway which leads to your chosen career. Marketing Pathway In a rapidly changing world, the only constant is that we live in a consumer driven society and consequently the marketing function sits at the heart of modern business practices. We’ll help give you a comprehensive understanding of the role of marketing in this changing landscape, aligned with a portfolio of practical skills required to research, plan, develop and deploy marketing as an effective strategic business tool. Marketing and Media Communications Pathway Jump into the vibrant, buzzing and fast-paced world of marketing, communications and media. Our degree allows you to hit the ground running with a mix of practical theory and hands-on experience, meaning you to learn the latest communications strategies whilst working with real-life organisations to implement them. If you're an inquisitive person then our marketing and media communications degree is the perfect way to keep your fingers on the pulse of the latest developments in the industry. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Our industry-experienced academics have specifically designed our courses to reflect the best industry practices along with established and newly emerging thinking in this dynamic sector. We have drawn upon our ongoing relationships with leading organisations, from major media owners, and agencies to research and digital data companies. The teaching team has a wealth of experience and creates a working ethos that will enable you to develop, not just highly relevant skills and knowledge, but also apply these in a variety of different ways. This manifests in guest speakers, and in assessments based upon real world projects. The university’s close proximity to London, the UK’s hub for media and marketing agency world, aids in this. Whatever your area of interest we have you covered, our lecturers work hard to ensure that you can develop your interests and abilities. From the core theoretical knowledge needed to excel to the ‘soft skills’ needed to work collaboratively, problem solve and creatively approach projects we will ensure you develop a well-rounded skillset ready to jump straight into the workplace. You’ll cover topics including, the global business environment, introduction to data analytics, strategic marketing, consumer brand relationships and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) strategy and planning. Opportunity modules are a key part of the BNU curriculum. You’ll choose modules from a broad selection in areas such as sustainability, entrepreneurship, creativity, digital skills, personal growth, civic engagement, health & wellbeing and employment. Opportunity modules are designed to enable you to develop outside the traditional boundaries of your discipline and help you to further stand out from the crowd to future employers.
Modules
Marketing Pathway Year one Core modules People Management and Employment Skills Global Business and Sustainability Introduction to Data and Analytics Introduction to Financial Decision Making Principles of Marketing Opportunity Modules 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules Year two Core modules Consultancy in Practice Strategic Marketing Customer Experience Responsible Enterprise and Ethical Research Optional Modules Consumer Behaviour Data Analytics for Business Decisions Opportunity Modules 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules Year three Core modules Consumer Brand Relationship International Marketing Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Strategy and Planning Independent Professional Project Optional Modules Sustainable Strategic Agility and Innovation Digital and e-ccommerce Strategy Marketing and Media Communications Pathway Year one Core modules People Management and Employment Skills Global Business and Sustainability Introduction to Data and Analytics Introduction to Financial Decision Making Principles of Marketing Opportunity Modules 2 x 10 credit Level 4 Opportunity modules Year two Core modules Strategic Marketing Responsible Enterprise and Ethical Research Customer Experience Media and Communications Management and Planning Client Video Production Opportunity Modules 2 x 10 credit Level 5 Opportunity modules Year three Core modules Consumer Brand Relationship Independent Professional Project Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) Strategy and Corporate Communications Corporate Communications and Content Management International Marketing
Assessment method
At Buckinghamshire New University we like to foster an interactive and student-focused teaching style where we blend lectures, interactive workshops sessions, guided self-study and directed research and investigations. We have specifically designed our student teaching and assessment so it reflects how your work will be assessed in the real world. Our focus is on ensuring you develop skills in gathering clear insight from research material and being able to communicate effectively as possible both by the written word via reports and in the form of public speaking and presentation, through team presentations on live briefs, case studies and portfolio materials. Throughout your three years on this course you will carry out the following assessment activities: individual reports essays oral presentations portfolios examinations enterprise activities project work.
How to apply
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:
- N502
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- Buckinghamshire New University
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For information about applying to Buckinghamshire New University as an International applicant, please visit https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/international
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 - 112 points
A level - CCD - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks/general-entry-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Buckinghamshire New University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/financial-support-bursaries-and-scholarships
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ