Marketing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons)

Bournemouth University (BU), the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	4 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 17800 per year

About Marketing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BSc (Hons) Marketing 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).

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on our BSc (Hons) Marketing course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the BU Business School experience.

Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 6% 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.

Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in Marketing, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2024 entry:

£9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£17,800 per year (Int'l)
Foundation Year: £9,250 per year (UK, ROI & CI) £17,800 (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-fundin

Entry requirements

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: The entry requirements for this course are required subjects: all subjects considered.

See below some examples of the international qualifications for entry onto Year 1:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise Bitirme Diplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent.

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Marketing (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons)

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Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

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